Astana, Kazakhstan – SECCA project experts continue their work on developing a new systemic approach to improving energy efficiency in the public sector of Kazakhstan.

As part of this work, SECCA experts, together with specialists from the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Institute for the Development of Electric Power and Energy Efficiency, carried out on-site energy audits at two secondary public schools in Astana – School No. 20 and School No. 29.

This activity is being implemented within the framework of a proposed new 10-step approach aimed at more effective use of data from the State Energy Register and at conducting in-depth analysis of public sector facilities prioritised in terms of energy efficiency improvement.

At the first stage, a methodology for prioritising public institutions included in the State Energy Register was developed and piloted. This methodology enables the step-by-step selection of facilities for further detailed monitoring and on-site energy audits.

At the second stage, following a preliminary analysis of all available data for the selected schools and the preparation of baseline analytical materials, on-site energy audits were conducted. These audits focused on collecting additional data, taking measurements, and visually assessing the condition of buildings and engineering systems. Based on the audit results, the necessary calculations will be carried out for each school, and draft energy audit reports will be prepared.

Looking ahead, the project proposes establishing a sustainable and scalable mechanism for the systematic selection, data analysis, and implementation of energy audits for public sector facilities with the highest potential for energy efficiency improvements.