Ukraine Energy Initiative
The Ukraine Energy Initiative (UEI) was launched in 2023 at the Ukraine Recovery Conference as a joint platform for cooperation between the government, Ukrainian businesses, and international partners. Its core mission is to establish a unified voice for Ukraine’s energy sector, promote transparent rules, accelerate the recovery of energy infrastructure, and attract international investment to support Ukraine’s green transition.
Since then, UEI has evolved into a leading advisory and partnership platform in the energy sector, bringing together over 80 Ukrainian and international companies. The Initiative has assembled a portfolio of 86 ready-to-build projects, which are consistently presented at major global platforms, including COP, the UN General Assembly, the World Economic Forum, and international energy forums. UEI supports businesses in entering international markets, securing financing, and building new partnerships to accelerate Ukraine’s recovery.
Dialogue Hub: a platform for expert dialogue on the future of Ukraine’s energy sector amid the full-scale war, EU integration, sustainable recovery, and energy independence.
Legal Hub: an expert platform dedicated to strengthening a resilient energy system, attracting investment, and aligning Ukraine’s energy regulation with European standards.
Educational Hub: a stream for developing the energy sector workforce, identifying critical skills gaps, and building collaboration models between business, government, and universities.
EU Hub: fostering cooperation and constructive dialogue with the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine through participation in EU integration working groups and other coordination platforms.
Stakeholders of the Ukraine Energy Initiative (UEI)
Regulatory environment
Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, the Ministry of Energy RST team, Ministry for Communities and Territories Development, Ministry of Education and Science, State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving.
Energy companies
State-owned and private operators in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; gas transmission system operators; renewable energy companies; energy traders; network operators; biofuel producers; EV charging operators; and hydro and thermal energy companies.
Financial institutions
Banks and investment funds providing financing for energy projects.
Educational and research institutions
Universities, training centers, and vocational schools that prepare energy professionals and develop innovative solutions for the sector.
Civil society organizations and associations
Industry associations and other NGOs working on energy and energy efficiency issues.
UEI also supports the development of energy entrepreneurship: through the Initiative, two Ukrainian companies have received grants to install solar panels for their own production, enabling them to become fully energy self-sufficient and reduce CO₂ emissions.
