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“We never proceed from simply hearing that funding is available somewhere and then inventing a project for it.” This is one of the principles by which Zhytomyr works with international funding. As explained by Olha Kruhliak, Lead Specialist at the City Development Agency of the Zhytomyr City Council, the city acts in reverse: it first […]

At least 50% of natural gas — this is the amount Zhytomyr plans to substitute in heat energy production by 2035. And the city sees an opportunity to achieve this even earlier. Serhiy Kondratiuk, Deputy Mayor of Zhytomyr, speaks about the city’s ambitious energy strategy. However, the speed of the transition depends not only on […]

3 MW of solar generation + 9 MWh of energy storage — one of the projects Zhytomyr is working on within ANEW-LIFE. We are talking about a solution for the water utility company — a critical infrastructure facility for which energy autonomy is of particular importance today. As explained by Olha Kruhliak, Lead Specialist at […]

From idea to investment-ready project. This is precisely where Zhytomyr sees one of the main values of ANEW-LIFE. Within the project, the city is working not only on identifying promising energy solutions. The next crucial stage is preparing feasibility studies necessary for further implementation and attracting funding. The experience of Zhytomyr, Nizhyn, and Kalush is […]

Prior to the full-scale war, Zhytomyr focused primarily on energy conservation and energy efficiency. However, the war forced the city to fundamentally rethink its approach to energy resilience. Serhiy Kondratiuk, Deputy Mayor of Zhytomyr, discussed this shift in a new episode of 100GREEN. Previously, municipal programs were aimed mainly at reducing natural gas and electricity […]

In a new interview on 100GREEN, featuring Serhii Kondratiuk, Deputy Mayor of Zhytomyr, and Olha Kruhliak, Chief Specialist at the Municipal Institution “City Development Agency” of the Zhytomyr City Council, we discuss how Zhytomyr is transforming its energy strategy amid the ongoing war — shifting from a traditional focus on energy conservation and consumption reduction […]

Donor funding can help launch a pilot project. However, to scale green transformation, local communities need other financial instruments. “What does business want? Business wants predictability,” emphasizes Olena Pavlenko, President of DiXi Group. Following a successful pilot project, the next step could include loans, blended finance, and attracting private investors. Yet, for long-term investments, it […]

“Is the green transformation of a community possible without a municipal energy plan? It is—but it will be fragmented.” This is how Olena Pavlenko, President of DiXi Group, explains it. When a community implements isolated energy solutions without a single strategic vision, the result may resemble the piecemeal thermal insulation of a building: different solutions […]

Grants, loans, PPAs, and ESCOs are different mechanisms for implementing green recovery projects in communities. Within the framework of the ANEW-LIFE project, Nizhyn, Zhytomyr, and Kalush are working on six pilot projects—two projects in each community. As Viktoriia Kovalenko, General Manager for Sustainable Development at DiXi Group, explains, various financing mechanisms are being developed for […]

Experts who have already gone through the green transformation alongside successful communities can help scale this experience across all of Ukraine. This is the exact model proposed by Olena Pavlenko, President of DiXi Group. Instead of every community navigating this complex journey on their own, the practical expertise of specialists from Zhytomyr and other cities […]

“Ukrainians are capable of reacting very quickly and effectively to the right mechanisms if they are well built.” This is the view of Olena Pavlenko, President of DiXi Group and a guest on the new episode of 100GREEN. Energy transformation depends not only on technology and financing. It is crucial to create a system of […]

In this 100GREEN interview, energy think tank DiXi Group outlines a roadmap for turning one-off green initiatives into a systemic transformation across Ukrainian municipalities through strategic planning, financial access, and scalable pilot projects. Interview Guests Olena Pavlenko – President of DiXi Group Viktoriia Kovalenko – General Manager for Sustainable Development, DiXi Group Core Takeaway Olena […]

The biggest mistake is waiting for better times. This was exactly how Nizhyn Mayor Oleksandr Kodola responded when asked about the strategic mistakes communities make regarding energy transformation. According to him, many projects focused on developing solar generation and local energy sources should have been launched several years ago. Today, the energy resilience of communities […]

Who is the second most important person in a community after the mayor? The answer from the Mayor of Nizhyn might surprise you: the energy manager. Why? Because it is energy management that allows a community to understand where resources are being lost, how budget funds are being utilized, and which solutions truly deliver results. […]

The 100GREEN YouTube channel has released a new episode focusing on the energy resilience of the Nizhyn community. “The biggest mistake communities can make is waiting for better times. Energy transformation must begin right now,” believes Nizhyn Mayor Oleksandr Kodola. This very topic is the focus of the new episode on the 100GREEN channel, featuring […]

A webinar dedicated to the discussion of priority energy interventions for the Kalush community was held within the framework of the ANEW-LIFE project. The event brought together representatives of Kalush City Council, municipal enterprises, Ukrainian and European project partners for a professional discussion on the technical, financial, legal and organisational aspects of implementing future solutions. […]

A webinar dedicated to the discussion of priority energy interventions for the Nizhyn community was held within the framework of the ANEW-LIFE project. The event brought together representatives of the Executive Committee of Nizhyn City Council, municipal enterprises, financial institutions, Ukrainian and European project partners. The event was part of the work on preparing feasibility […]

A webinar dedicated to the discussion of priority energy interventions for the city of Zhytomyr was held within the framework of the ANEW-LIFE project. The event brought together representatives of Zhytomyr City Council, municipal enterprises, the healthcare sector, Ukrainian and European project partners for a professional discussion on the technical, financial, legal and organisational aspects […]

Nizhyn is steadily establishing itself as one of the communities that systematically works on energy resilience, the modernization of critical infrastructure, and the implementation of modern renewable energy solutions. One of the clearest confirmations of this is the Nizhyn Green Recovery project, which received the 100 gREen AWARD-2025 in the category Best Municipal Green Transformation […]

Kalush is steadily establishing itself as one of Ukraine’s communities that systematically implements modern energy solutions and strengthens the resilience of critical infrastructure. One of the clearest confirmations of this is the Energy-Independent Hospital project, which received the 100 gREen AWARD-2025 in the category Best Energy Resilience Project for a Medical Institution. The award ceremony […]