Policy Framework Analysis in the Field of Energy Saving and Relevant Energy Saving Practices in Uzbekistan

Abstract

The first part of the research was devoted to the analysis of the existing policy framework in the field of energy efficiency and energy saving in Uzbekistan. During the last decade there is an extensive growth of number of policies regarding energy savings and efficiency. But their main focus is on technical and financial aspects of policies deployment. At the same time minor attention is paid to promote public awareness in the field of energy savings and efficiency. The second part of the research was designed to study the application of various energy saving practices among the young adults of Uzbekistan. The research method was a survey with subsequent processing of the results by methods of descriptive statistics. The analysis of conducted survey showed that the most popular energy saving practices in Uzbekistan are either those that are established everyday habits or those that can bring tangible financial benefits considering current economic conditions.