Energy efficiency means more than just lower utility bills - it changes daily life for the better.

Meet the Khubilava family from the village of Nojikhevi, in the Khobi Municipality.
Vladimir is a person with a disability, so the family’s income relies primarily on the seasonal manual labor of his wife. They are raising two school-aged children. Due to their limited income, the family has had to restrict their consumption of electricity and gas.

To keep expenses to a minimum, the Khubilavas were previously only able to use hot water once a week. However, the installation of a solar collector—carried out as part of the project—has completely transformed this situation. Today, the Khubilava household has access to hot water every single day, powered by solar energy and incurring no additional utility costs.

For the Khubilavas, this change represents much more than just everyday comfort. It serves as a practical example of overcoming energy poverty—a situation where conserving energy is not a choice for a family, but a necessity. Continuous access to hot water now significantly simplifies childcare and the demanding household chores that fall to the mother.

“Previously, we only had hot water once a week. Now, we will have it every day, and we are even considering setting up a bathroom.”

The initiative is being implemented with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Georgia) and the Government of Denmark.