Astana, Kazakhstan – At the request of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Institute for the Development of Electric Power and Energy Saving, the European Union-funded SECCA project conducted a four-day practical training on energy audits of public buildings.

Held on 8-11 December 2025, the training built on SECCA’s earlier support to the national partners in developing a new business process aimed at more in-depth analysis and monitoring of energy consumption in public sector buildings, ensuring the sustainability of the newly introduced approach.

Participants received an introduction to energy audits, along with detailed explanations and practical examples of building energy efficiency assessment methods. SECCA experts guided the participants through key technical topics, including the specifics of auditing schools, hospitals, kindergartens and administrative buildings, as well as data collection, analysis, and reporting.

The event programme also covered energy efficiency indicators, the fundamentals of thermal engineering calculations and methods for assessing the environmental effects of energy efficiency measures. By the end of the training, participants had strengthened their practical skills in conducting energy audits, interpreting audit results and preparing professional reports for more effective energy management and improved energy efficiency in Kazakhstan’s public building stock.