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“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 […]

22–23 September the ANEW-LIFE General Assembly took place in Budapest, with Oleksii Korchmit, Director of Global 100% RE Ukraine, joining the event. In his remarks, he spoke about the experiences of the EU and Ukraine, as well as the future prospects for scaling up the ESCO market, emphasizing the importance of this mechanism for advancing energy […]

On May 13, 2025, an official webinar was held to launch the European project ANEW-LIFE, aimed at supporting the restoration and decarbonization of Ukraine’s energy system. The event brought together over 100 representatives from the energy sector and Ukrainian communities to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing cities that have chosen the path toward sustainable […]

Join us for the official launch webinar of the ANEW-LIFE project — an initiative supporting the reconstruction and decarbonization of Ukraine’s energy system. Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (EEST)Location: Online (via Zoom) Languages: English and Ukrainian (with simultaneous translation)Registration here. The ANEW-LIFE project aims to support clean energy and energy […]

On February 26, 2025, the first inaugural seminar of the European ANEW-LIFE project was held in Kalush. The project’s goal is to support the sustainable development of cities and communities, improve energy efficiency, implement “green” technologies, and reduce the negative environmental impact. Budget and Importance for Kalush The total budget of the ANEW-LIFE project is […]

On October 15-16, 2025, the official inaugural meeting of the ANEW-LIFE project took place in the heart of Rome. The project coordinator, EnGreen, organized two days filled with productive discussions, collaborative planning, and forward-thinking alongside dedicated partners. ANEW-LIFE is a project funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme, aimed at supporting the transition […]

On February 25, 2025, the first introductory seminar of the ANEW-LIFE project was held in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region. The project, launched in partnership with the European Union, is focused on developing innovative financial mechanisms to support the sustainable energy transition of cities. The ANEW-LIFE project brings together both Ukrainian organizations and international partners. In addition […]

ANEW-LIFE is an innovative project co-funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme, aimed at supporting the transition to sustainable energy in Ukraine. Despite the challenges posed by Russian aggression, the project seeks to strengthen the involvement of both public and private sectors in financing energy initiatives at the municipal level in Ukraine. Project […]