Lviv has the vision to become a climate neutral city. Starting off with the systemic implementation of energy solutions, Lviv has developed a concept of energy efficient districts Sykhiv and Ryasne. Now Lviv is moving towards climate neutrality with a Positive Energy District concept within a SPARCS project.
Lviv has been decreasing its energy consumption for a while now. A concept for an Energy Efficient District was successfully demonstrated in the Sykhiv and Ryasne districts, through good practices in smart metering, thermal insulation of multifamily blocks co-financed by citizens, local and state governments and public building renovations. In 2020 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) gave Lviv a Gold Award for Environmental and Social Best Practices, mentioning that “the municipal projects with EBRD alone are expected to result in a CO2 reduction of 360 thousand tons per annum” and that the “city of Lviv has consistently achieved a significant demonstration effect both in Ukraine and the region as a whole”. Since 2019 Lviv is a follower city in the SPARCS project and has adapted the Positive Energy District concept to its local conditions.
The overall objective of the SPARCS project is to create a basis for a climate neutral positive energy district development in Lviv.
The City of Lviv implemented the energy efficient measures using the integrated approach. For example, public building renovations were combined with co-financing of multifamily blocks and the development of electric mobility and public transport in Sykhiv district. The district approach and support from the international financial organizations helped Lviv to demonstrate the Energy Efficient District model as an efficient instrument for testing, adapting and replicating innovative energy efficient solutions. After being recognized by the EBRD Lviv is moving forward and wants to reach even higher ambitions. Through implementing Positive Energy District solutions within SPARCS city is planning to become climate neutral in the future.
Published: 26/07/2021
Maksym Terletsky
Deputy Director at City Institute Lviv