Georgia is committed to the idea of accelerating the global energy transition and achieving zero carbon by 2050, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at the round table format meeting held within COP29 - Energy: Advancing Climate Mitigation Action.
The head of government noted that Georgia is expanding the use of renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, integrating the network with neighboring countries and acting in accordance with the policy of global goals for dealing with climate change.
"With legislative reforms, investments in green technologies and raising public awareness, we are moving forward on this transformational path.
In accordance with the association agreement with the European Union, we adopted the law on energy efficiency, and in 2022-2023 we developed 15 by-laws to reduce energy consumption in various sectors. Amendments to the law were introduced in 2024, and it already meets EU standards, as it requires new constructions to meet stricter standards, and existing buildings to comply with mandatory standards.
Georgia also approved the law on renewable energy and 8 by-laws aimed at strengthening the direction of renewable energy; It is planned to regulate biofuels and certify renewable energy installations until 2025. In addition, with the support of the German and Asian Development Banks, we are exploring the possibilities of green hydrogen, and we started implementing the "Green Growth Strategy" developed together with the World Bank in 2023," said the Prime Minister.
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