Review article

Modern concepts of domestic and global economic science, such as the concept of «embodied energy», «green» economy and primary energy are investigated. On their basis, the parameters of energy efficiency are clarified, the classification of its indicators has been developed taking into account approaches to assessment, nature and effect from consumption, methodology for formation of costs, etc. Taking into account the typology of energy efficiency indicators, the tasks of economic analysis of processes of production and consumption of energy are defined. The materials presented will help applying cost-effective technologies and identifying different sources of energy consumption.