In 2009, the project team jointly with the Energy Efficiency Department of Gosstandart carried out the additional analysis concerning perspectives using special settlement accounts for investing in energy efficiency projects by budgetary organizations. Based on the analysis the alternative mechanism of energy savings incentives development in the state sector was suggested. Talks with banks were held and the confirmation note from Joint-stock company "Belvnesheconombank" was received about financing energy efficiency projects with the Energy centre participation amounting to US$ 75 million.

To improve skills in energy auditing and development of business-plans the International consultant on training, “Nizhniy Novgorod investment centre of energy efficiency-NN”, Russian Federation, conducted 3 training sessions for 38 Belarusian experts. In 2009 the experts trained were awarded personal Certificates from the Energy Efficiency Department.

In 2009, the project started implementation of two new innovation energy efficiency projects: building mini-CH&P plant at JSC “Slutsky meat packing plant” and “Ivatsevichesky utility of housing and communal services”. Belarusian experts were involved to collect source data, develop feasibility studies and business-plans for these projects. It is planned to complete the implementation of these projects in 2010-2011.