Country
Armenia

Local Project Partner
Armenian National Polytechnic University
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Regional governments of the four provinces of Shirak, Tavush, Gegharkunik and Syunik

German Project Partner
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Donor
GIZ

Duration
01.04.2025 - 28.02.2027

Poverty is a major challenge for many people in Armenia. Whilst around a quarter of the population nationwide lives below the poverty line, in the project regions this affects almost one in two people. As there is no access to the gas network in many areas, many rural households heat their homes using firewood and dung. Investments in energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy can significantly improve the quality of life for these households, reduce energy costs and, at the same time, help protect the environment and mitigate climate change.

The project supports particularly vulnerable households, especially those headed by women, in investing in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy. Through information campaigns, energy counseling, training, and financial support, these households are empowered to lower their energy consumption and reduce energy costs. At the same time, the project reduces the use of firewood and manure as heating sources and strengthens climate and environmental protection as well as the quality of life for the target groups. In the long term, the project improves access to sustainable energy solutions and promotes their adoption in rural regions of Armenia.

Task
To achieve these objectives, the following measures will be implemented:

• Information campaigns on energy efficiency and renewable energy to raise public awareness
• Energy consultations and energy audits for selected households
• Training on household finances, energy conservation, and investment planning
• Financial grants (up to 80%) for investments in energy-efficient and renewable energy solutions
• Capacity building for local providers of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy through training on technical standards, quality requirements, as well as business management, sales, and customer management