About the association
Association “Energy Efficient Cities of Ukraine” (EECU) is a voluntary non-governmental association of local self-government bodies. Since 2007, we have been working together to find ways for communities to spend less energy and money and live more comfortably.
Mission

We improve the quality of life in communities through sustainable energy development, change people’s attitudes to energy and introduce international energy management practices.
We build on six UN Sustainable Development Goals: clean water, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action and protection of ecosystems.
What we do
We build energy management systems
We help communities build energy management in line with the ISO 50001 standard and the eea methodology.
Pooling communities’ resources
Together we shape energy policy and represent communities’ interests at national level.
We find technical and financial solutions
Revolving fund, grant programmes, energy planning expertise.
We build a culture of saving
Sustainable Energy Days, information campaigns and training for residents and specialists.
The association’s journey
2007
Founding of the association
2009
Covenant of Mayors Support Structure in Ukraine
2012
Ukrainian Non-profit Energy Agency (UNEA) established
2018
eea National Office status
2020
Launch of the EECU Cities’ Revolving Fund
2024
Launch of the #MEMCU project
Today
- 109 communities in EECU
- 26 implementing the eea
- 7 ongoing projects
Leadership
Board
Team
European networks
Member of Energy Cities and Climate Alliance
Through two European associations, Ukrainian communities gain access to the experience of European cities, joint projects and study visits.
Subsidiary enterprise
Ukrainian Non-profit Energy Agency (UNEA)
An EECU subsidiary since 2012. Consulting and expertise in energy planning, energy audits, renewable energy, mobility, training and communications.
Partners
Memberships
Partners in Ukraine
- Association of Ukrainian Cities
- Ukrainian Pellet Union
- Association of Energy Engineers of Ukraine
- Association for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving
- NGO Plato
- NGO Vision Zero
- State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine
- Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine
- International Renaissance Foundation
- Ministry for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine
- Ministry of Communities, Territories and Internally Displaced Persons of Ukraine
- Energy Efficiency Fund
International partners
Bulgaria
- EcoEnergy Municipal Network
- Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect
Georgia
Poland
Slovenia
- Slovenian energy agency Sinergija
Czechia




























