Ternopil approved in 2013 the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) developed with support of the USAID Municipal Energy Reform Project (USAID Project). It envisages CO₂ reduction by more than 22% through 2020. In cooperation with the USAID Project, the document was updated in 2016 and its implementation is in progress.

In support of SEAP implementation, the USAID Project conducted energy audits and developed a feasibility study (FS) for the comprehensive thermal modernization of 83 educational and scientific institutions in the city. Proposed projects include the heat insulation of the external building walls, reconstruction of the heating systems, installation of individual heat substations, the replacement of windows with PVC windows, and the replacement of light sources with energy efficient ones. The cost of the work is estimated at € 22.5 million. Implementation of these measures is expected through the use of credit from the European Investment Bank (EIB) within the framework of the "Ukraine’s Municipal Infrastructure Development." project The application from the city authorities has successfully passed the second phase of selection at the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine, and is included in the preliminary list of projects. The third phase of the selection is in process – the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine is assessing the solvency of the potential beneficiary. If the city passes this phase, it will receive the loan and will implement the energy efficiency measures envisaged.

The growth of lending opportunities for energy efficiency measures under the "Ukraine’s Municipal Infrastructure Development" project enabled the municipality to expand the previously developed feasibility study for the deep thermal modernization of educational institutions in Ternopil. After the finalizing of the document by the USAID Project, the following will be envisaged for 10 buildings: replacement of electrical cooking equipment, and the installation of solar systems and heat pumps for hot water preparation, including the swimming pools. These measures will not only reduce the consumption of non-renewable energy resources and to reduce CO₂ emissions, but also will give a "green light" for the use of alternative energy sources in the city. Project implementation will require an additional € 4.3 million, so the total amount of EIB loans is expected to reach € 26.8 million.