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How much energy is lost in Astana?

In 2015, the baseline year for this study, the PEC in Astana amounted to 22 billion kWh, of which 30% are losses in the energy transformation and distribution system for final district heat and power users. Losses are more than 15% of the final energy consumption (FEC) for the entire residential sector in the city.

How much energy does Astana use?

In 2015, the total primary energy consumption (PEC) in Astana was 22 TWh (22 billion kWh), of which 70% was coal, primarily used for heat generation or heat& power cogeneration (CHP) facilities. 80% of the power used in the city is generated by the local CHPs, while 20% is supplied by KECOG, the national transmission grid operator in Kazakhstan.

How does Astana energy work?

All city residents in Astana are connected to electricity network and most of the multi-storey residential buildings are linked to the centralized heating system. 90% of the power generated by AES holding is distributed by Astana Rek and 10% by Astana Energy Sales Company.

Why should Astana invest in sustainable and environmentally friendly urban infrastructure?

Investments in sustainable and environmental friendly urban infrastructure could increase attractiveness of Astana to city residents, tourists and businesses, and raise awareness on modern energy saving technologies and practices.

How can Astana reduce energy consumption?

The main target is to reduce energy consumption in Astana by 10% by 2018 and by 15% by 2020 as compared to 2015. Another ambitious goal is to reduce energy intensity of GDP by 25% by 2020. The document is listing over 100 measures – most of them targeting public utility services, such as water, district heating or solid

Does Astana need a centralized heating system?

The centralized heating system covers 70% of the public residential and industry heat demand in the city. The recommended investments in the DH sector in Astana target losses in the heat generation and improving the distribution facilities – totaling 4,445 GWh as of 2015.