- An agreement was signed for co financing of 50 other buildings for energy efficient retrofitting
- A conference titled "Climate change and energy transition: Opportunities for parliamentarians to act" took place at Matenadaran
- Energy management system and the establishment of the institute of energy managers
- Board meeting of the UNDP-GCF “De-Risking and Scaling-up Investment in Energy Efficient Building Retrofits” project took place
- Presentation of the Study on the Impact of Thermal Retrofit on Heating Behavior and Energy Costs
- Energy efficiency retrofitted no 22 kindergarten has reopened
- Second National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop
- Asbestos: awareness and safety measures
- Media tour to Lori and Tavush marzes
- Retrofit works are underway in Yerevan #36 և #49 kindergartens
- For the information of the management bodies and owners of apartment buildings (12-29-2020)
- Energy saving LED luminaires have been installed in a number of administrative districts of Yerevan (01-27-2021)
- Adoption of mandatory requirements in progress for EE of energy consuming appliances (03-18-2020)
- A meeting-discussion titled "What is energy-efficient modernization of buildings and how to cover it in the media" was held
- In Yerevan's No. 36 kindergarten large-scale retrofit works are underway (04-23-2021)
- EIB and multi-donor fund E5P support energy efficiency refurbishment of kindergartens in Yerevan (04-30-2021)
- International Renewable and Clean Energy Conference held to Introduce and Advance Innovation and Technology Applications for Low-Carbon Development in Armenia (12-04-2020)
- Armenia government approves 700 subsidy programs (2021-06-24)
- ADB and UNDP signed signed a Statement of Intent (SoI)
- 2 days training
- "Energy City" hackathon
- New EE Standards were developed with the help of UNDP
- Minister of TAI and UNDP Resident representative visited Lori
- Conference - Unveiling Market Opportunities for Boosting Residential Energy Efficiency and Alleviating Energy Poverty
- Training courses for newly appointed energy managers of public buildings under Yerevan municipality
- Reopening of Kindergarten No. 49, which was Completely Renovated under Yerevan's Energy Efficiency Program
- Workshop on improving legislation in the energy sector of Armenia
- Training within the framework of the energy management system introduction and implementation project in Yerevan
- Workshop on the development of a template for the certificate of energy performance of buildings
- Discussion։ The problems of energy efficiency of multi-apartment buildings and the necessary measures
- UNDP Armenia Representatives Participated in LCOY Conference at UWC Dilijan
- Training for journalists
Presentation of the Study on the Impact of Thermal Retrofit on Heating Behavior and Energy Costs
On October 2, 2024, the presentation of the sociological survey report titled "Gender Analysis and Impact Assessment of Multi-Apartment Buildings Energy Efficient Retrofit" was held. The event was attended by representatives from UNDP, partner government agencies, local authorities, international stakeholders, NGOs, and the media.
The survey aims to assess social and economic impact of energy efficient retrofits on household heating behavior and energy costs. In his opening remarks, Mr. Yeghiazhar Davtyan, Chief Specialist of the Policy Department at the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, commended the collaboration between the government and the UNDP-GCF program. He highlighted that this partnership tackles multiple challenges: social-economical, energy well-being, and environmental.
"Such research is crucial as it enables us to assess residents' satisfaction with the thermal insulation works," said Davtyan, noting that the number of citizens who, after seeing thermally upgraded and visually enhanced buildings in their community, express a desire to join the program is steadily increasing.
The sociological survey, conducted in Gyumri, Dilijan, and Stepanavan in October-November 2023, was coordinated by Astghik Mirzakhanyan, national expert on social impact assessment and gender issues for the UNDP-GCF "De-risking and Scaling-up Investments in Energy Efficient Building Retrofits" project.
According to her, the data collected will be used to address issues such as the proper management of energy efficient retrofitted buildings, the creation of reserve funds for their maintenance, and the development of energy efficient behavior among residents.
"Women and houswifes play a key role in deciding family budget allocations, highlighting their importance as 'agents of change' in shaping energy-efficient behavior within the family," said Mirzakhanyan.
Diana Harutyunyan, UNDP Climate Change Programs Senior Adviser, emphasized that although this is not a large-scale study, it is crucial to capture residents' opinions on the outcomes of energy efficiency measures. "Constructive suggestions made during the survey will help guide more effective actions in the future," added Harutyunyan.
The report is available in Armenian and English versions.
