State of the power saving and increase of the energy efficiency in Russia

The article has provided the conceptual framework; the current state and prospects of increase of the energy efficiency in Russia has been revealed. The analysis of distribution of the Federation entities by groups of energy intensity has been provided; the structure of the energy saving potential has been analyzed. In order to adequately assess the state of the energy saving and energy efficiency, the efficiency indicators, as well as the performance indicators, both qualitative and quantitative, shall be used; while depending on the sector of economy and its features the composition of the evaluation indicators changes. The peculiarities of energy saving in several sectors have been examined: power engineering, industry, municipal services, and transportation. The main barriers aggravating implementation of the energy saving measures in Russia have been determined.

energy savings, energy efficiency, energy intensity, energy saving potential, regional peculiarities, main problems