Azerbaijan’s construction sector aims to fully phase out gas-based heating systems and switch to heat pumps by 2060.
The Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategy of Azerbaijan sets out the target, Operative Information Center-OMM reports.
The Azerbaijani government has developed a comprehensive plan to introduce energy-efficiency standards in residential and commercial buildings as part of efforts to reach its zero-emissions target. In 2022, buildings accounted for 14 percent of the country’s total emissions, equivalent to 10 million tonnes of CO₂.
The main decarbonization measure will be a shift from conventional gas heating equipment to electric air-to-water heat pumps. The strategy envisages that heat pumps and electric cooktops will be used in 100 percent of buildings across the country by 2060.
To reduce energy consumption, the plan calls for extensive insulation of existing buildings, including Soviet-era residential blocks, as well as newly constructed properties. It also envisages installing double-glazed windows throughout the country, fully switching to LED lighting and adopting household appliances with high energy-efficiency ratings.
