Household access to energy in the Fergana Valley – a multidimensional survey-based assessment in three CAREC countries

The Fergana Valley spans over parts of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. All three countries are working toward a green energy transition by improving their electricity generation and distribution systems. The purpose of the study is to develop a set of recommendations for policymakers to further optimize access to energy for households, microenterprises and communities located in certain regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The survey examines the seasonal characteristics of energy supply problems, including home heating system, central and autonomous heating, home cooling system, use of energy sources for cooking, electricity supply, energy saving, environmental protection and health, sources of information on renewable energy.