Technical Assistance to the Final Beneficiaries of the EIB Ukraine Public Buildings Energy Efficiency (UPBEE) Programme

Project summary

This project aims to offer technical assistance to the Ukraine Public Building Energy Efficiency (UPBEE) Programme, which is funded through a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).  The primary goal of this programme is to fund extensive energy efficient upgrades in public buildings across Ukrainian cities, with a focus on small and medium-sized municipalities, and local governments. Beyond energy improvements, the Programme also allocates funding to repair war damages and modify public buildings, ensuring they cater better to the needs of Internally Displaced Persons and their host communities.

Our role involves supporting the realization of these sub-projects. This includes revising energy efficiency audits and technical designs, streamlining institutional and administrative processes, and ensuring procurement compliance while mitigating corruption risks.

The main beneficiaries of this project include local state administration, local self-governing bodies, and communal enterprises that receive financial backing from the EIB under or advisory support for developing and implementing a sub-project.

Project goal

To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of sub-project preparation, compliance, financial management, implementation, and progress evaluation, ensuring thorough monitoring throughout.

Expected results

  • Bolstered local governance capabilities for the preparation and execution of Sub-Projects.
  • Provided advisory support throughout the Programme and Sub-Projects' planning stages.
  • Offered guidance during the Sub-Projects' implementation, ensuring robust monitoring.
  • Elevated the standards of compliance, progress evaluation, and monitoring to optimize effectiveness and efficiency in Sub-Projects.
  • Established a structured approach to monitoring with sanctions screening.
  • Streamlined and improved financial management practices during Sub-Projects' rollout.

Impact

START DATE

October 2022

END DATE

December 2025

STATUS

Ongoing

PROJECT OFFICE

Ukraine

IMPLEMENTING PARTNER
DONORS

European Investment Bank

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS

$1,274,549

DELIVERY IN PREVIOUS YEARS

2023$214,806

2024$22,071

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