Training of building energy auditors by the new professional standard: status, challenges and prospects

Abstract

The article examines the current state and trends in the development of professional training for energy auditors in Ukraine, taking into account the latest challenges in the field of energy efficiency, decarbonization, and post-war reconstruction. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the professional standard "Energy Auditor of Buildings", which has become a basic reference point for the formation of training programs that meet the requirements of European and national policies in the field of energy efficiency. The latest publications on the topic of training for energy auditors are reviewed, which emphasize the need for an interdisciplinary approach, harmonization of educational standards with European practice, and the introduction of innovative forms of training. The central theme of the study is a thorough analysis of the activities of the TEAD (Trainings for Energy Auditors & Technical Designers) program, which is implemented with the support of the European Union and aims to form a network of qualified specialists in the field of energy auditing. The paper details the key components of the TEAD program in 2023–2025: development of training courses by the professional standard, training of trainers based on leading Ukrainian higher education institutions, conducting certified training for energy auditors of buildings and processes, and implementing the principles of gender equality in the educational process. The TEAD project is considered one of the most effective examples of international partnership in strengthening human capital, for the implementation of sustainable development goals in Ukraine in cooperation with leading European and Ukrainian experts, which confirms its relevance and compliance with modern requirements. The article may be useful for educators, researchers, energy efficiency specialists, as well as for representatives of state bodies responsible for the implementation of energy modernization policies