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

In Armenia, around a quarter of the population lives below the poverty line, and in the project regions, this figure rises to almost half. Many rural households without a gas connection mainly use wood and dung for heating. Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energies can significantly improve their living conditions, reduce costs and protect the environment at the same time.

The aim of the project is to support vulnerable, female-headed households in the target regions of Gegharkunik, Shirak, Syunik and Tavush to invest in technological solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energies. This should significantly reduce financial expenditure on energy and protect the climate by reducing the consumption of firewood and dung.

Task
The project supports companies in the regions that offer products and services related to energy efficiency and renewable energies – for example, through training courses, promotional materials and advice on technology, quality and operational management. On the demand side, awareness-raising measures are being implemented to highlight the benefits of investing in energy efficiency, nature conservation and sustainable development. On the demand side, awareness-raising measures are being implemented to highlight the benefits of investing in energy efficiency, nature conservation and sustainable development. A key focus is on financing energy efficiency measures: vulnerable households receive grants and technical advice to help them make their own investments.