Assessing energy efficiency of social, ecological and economic systems in regions

The study presents the results of the analysis and a comprehensive estimation of energy efficiency in regional social, ecological and economic systems. The paper describes the social and environmental aspects (capacities) of the energy efficiency of the system, i.e. taking into account the multifaceted nature of the subject matter. A system of energy efficiency indicators consisting of three blocks is designed. First, particular criteria are transformed into comprehensive assessments of the efficiency of subsystems. Then they are converted into the integrated assessment of the efficiency of the whole system. According to the generalized estimates of capacities, the energy efficiency rating is developed for the regions of the Russian Federation. The research presents the methods of identifying the types of energy efficiency in regions. The paper shows the prospects for applying these methods in the information-based analytical systems of monitoring and analyzing the regional energy efficiency. The mathematical basis of the study includes data cleaning, qualimetry, hierarchical and group analysis.