Indicator 1 - Per capita energy sector CO2 emissions


Since the launch of economic reforms and until now there has not yet to be any signs of increased efficiency in the use of energy resources. Ukraine's energy intensity in terms of GDP has actually risen by a factor of 1.56, while it has fallen in other transitional economies, fig 1.2. This is a direct result of subsidising carbon intensive sectors of the economy. Indeed, if goods and services need not be paid for their full market prices, then it will not provide an incentive to conserve resources, and no savings will be achieved.

GDP energy intensity by international comparison

Figure 1.2. GDP energy intensity by international comparison  [Ref. 5]