Organizational and economic initiatives in the management of energy saving projects in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization and decentrallization of the system of providing energy innovations
Authors: Iuliia Samoilyk; Hanna Popovychenko; Serhii Yanechko; Serhii Rabchuk
Year: 2023

The article is devoted to issues of organizational and economic initiatives in managing energy-saving projects in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, and decentralization of the energy innovation system. Based on the study, the ordering of the triangular energy response model was proposed, which leads to the controllability of energy-saving projects. The study aimed to study organizational and economic initiatives in the management of energy-saving projects in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, and decentralization of the system providing energy innovations. The article substantiates the feasibility of implementing energy-saving projects under the conditions of autonomy of educational institutions. The complementary and fundamental role of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources in making a significant contribution to meeting the energy needs of budgeted educational institutions by reducing the amount of fossil fuels and emissions is indisputable. As the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere continues to rise, reaching record levels, despite the continuous reduction of emissions, it is becoming increasingly clear that the development of a clear and planned strategy for the management of energy conservation projects is necessary to achieve long-term climate goals. It has been proven that Ukraine's state policy can influence the speed and form of the energy transition to a zero-carbon future thanks to the energy potential of renewable energy sources and the implementation of energy-saving projects at the regional or local level. The inclusion of initiatives in the transition to renewable energy sources and the reduction of fossil fuels and emissions thanks to the regional energy efficiency policy is a critically important step for the sustainable development of both regions and the state in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, and decentralization of the system of providing energy innovations. It is proposed to consider the potential of renewable energy sources in Ukraine and the multi-level perspective of the transition theory to renewable energy sources (macro-, meso--- and micro-levels). Empowering communities to manage projects promotes the perception of energy conservation, sustainability, and ownership, which are essential for the successful implementation of energy conservation projects and usually refers to efforts to adopt or optimize environmental, economic, and social aspects. Implementing energy-saving projects is sometimes called a triple practical result, necessary in digitalizing and decentralizing the system providing energy innovations.
Keywords: organizational and economic initiatives, project management, energy saving, autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, decentralization, system, provision of energy innovations.