Study Resource Efficiency Gains and Green Growth Perspectives in Georgia Manana Kochladze September 2012 n Energy consumption in Georgia’s industry is very inefficient, energy intensity is high. More than 70 per cent of primary energy supply is imported, fossil fuels make up more than 70 per cent. n Georgian politics lack a comprehensive legislative framework for greening the economy, in particular as this seems to be no priority of the Georgian government. Various regional and international organisations(OECD, World Bank, USAID, EBRD) have set up energy efficiency and energy saving projects and provide obligations for the implementation of legislative measures. There is almost no public debate about green growth issues. n Most technologies and materials used in Georgian industry and buildings still date back to Soviet times. Accordingly, the main potential for green growth and green jobs lies in the industry and building sector. However, there are various obstacles: lack of modern technologies in the private sector, lack of awareness about economic benefits in the government, general public and the private sector, low tax and tariff incentives and limited domestic credit.