Ukraine to get 10 mln euros in extra financing to implement energy efficiency measures - Deputy PM Stefanishyna

 (Interfax) - Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna has signed an additional agreement with the European Union on financing the Energy Efficiency Support Program for Ukraine (EE4U).

"This envisions the extension of the program for three years until 2028 and the increase of the sum of its co-financing by Germany by 10 million euros. This agreement is also aimed at enhancing cooperation between donors, the Multi-Donor Trust Fund, the International Finance Corporation, and the Energy Efficiency Fund," Ukrainian media quoted Stefanishyna's press service as saying.

She described energy independence and energy sustainability as an important element of Ukraine's development.