Compensation for the purchase of alternative energy sources in Zakarpattia
About this good practice
The program is aimed at supporting local businesses by partially compensating the costs of purchasing alternative energy sources, such as generators, batteries, solar panels and other means of autonomous energy supply. The program provides for compensation of up to 30% of the cost of the purchased equipment at the expense of the regional budget of the Transcarpathian region and the budget of the local community where the entrepreneur operates in a 60/40 ratio.
The main stakeholders are the regional authorities, the Zakarpattia Regional State Administration and the Zakarpattia Regional Council, which coordinate and implement the program, as well as local entrepreneurs who are the direct beneficiaries.
Thanks to Energy Help, local businesses are able to ensure continuous operation in the face of unstable energy supply, which contributes to job security, economic stability and energy independence. The program also encourages entrepreneurs to introduce modern alternative energy technologies, which is in line with the strategy of green transition and sustainable development of the region.
Expert opinion
Resources needed
The Energy Assistance program in Zakarpattia Oblast provides for annual expenditures of about UAH 30-35 million, which allows compensating about 220 enterprises for the purchase of alternative energy sources.
Evidence of success
The Energy Help program in Zakarpattia region has been successful, as 211 enterprises in Zakarpattia region received partial compensation for the purchase of alternative energy sources totaling UAH 26.3 million between July 2024 and July 2024.
This contributes to energy independence, business stability in the region and regional development in general.
Potential for learning or transfer
Regional authorities in other regions can use the example of the Energy Help program to develop and implement similar initiatives that will promote energy independence for businesses and regions, the introduction of alternative energy sources, and the socio-economic development of regions in general. Implementation of similar programs in other regions can increase the resilience of local economies to energy crises and promote sustainable development.