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Energy Efficiency as a Factor of Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan

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  • Aibek Soltangazinov

    (Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.)

  • Zubirash Smagulova

    (Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.)

  • Maral Amirova

    (Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.)

  • Lyudmila Kashuk

    (Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.)

  • Madina Karimbergenova

    (Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.)

  • Akmaral Kadyrova

    (Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.)

  • Olga Zhaltyrova

    (Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.)

Abstract

The principles of sustainable development and the green economy are aimed at improving energy efficiency. Kazakhstan s joining the international environmental movement testifies to the country's desire to reduce the energy intensity of the economy and to carry out practical actions aimed at sustainable development. This is confirmed by target indicators in the field of energy efficiency, which are reflected in the documents of the State Planning System of the Republic of Kazakhstan and are aimed at increasing energy security, labor productivity, the rational use of budget funds, as well as improving the health and welfare of citizens. The current energy balance of Kazakhstan is dominated by coal, used primarily by thermal power plants to generate electricity. Therefore, GDP s high energy intensity is indicative of irrational energy consumption, which is accompanied by an increase in environmental pollution. This paper gives a review of some aspects of the energy saving sphere and the international energy saving experience, as well as analyzes the current situation with regard to the implementation of energy efficiency policies in Kazakhstan. The study shows that the domestic economy has a significant energy saving potential in key sectors of the economy, identifies energy efficiency problems, and proposes solutions to them.

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  • Aibek Soltangazinov & Zubirash Smagulova & Maral Amirova & Lyudmila Kashuk & Madina Karimbergenova & Akmaral Kadyrova & Olga Zhaltyrova, 2020. "Energy Efficiency as a Factor of Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 10(1), pages 325-330.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ2:2020-01-44
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    1. Ainur Mazina & Dinara Syzdykova & Ainur Myrzhykbayeva & Gulnur Raikhanova & Aliya Nurgaliyeva, 2022. "Impact of Green Fiscal Policy on Investment Efficiency of Renewable Energy Enterprises in Kazakhstan," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 12(5), pages 491-497, September.
    2. Almaktar, Mohamed & Shaaban, Mohamed, 2021. "Prospects of renewable energy as a non-rivalry energy alternative in Libya," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 143(C).
    3. Anvar Tulaganov & Gulnara Sagindykova & Murad Isaev & Bibigul Bimbetova & Maira Kaiyrgaliyeva & Bakhitzhamal Aidosova & Aizhan Orynbassarova, 2022. "The Impact Analysis of Electricity Prices on the Energy Intensity of the Kazakhstani Economy and Sustainable Development," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 12(2), pages 241-248, March.

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    Keywords

    energy efficiency; decarbonization; energy intensity; energy-saving technologies; green economy; sustainable development.;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q4 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy

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