EVALUATING EFFECTIVENESS OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS USING PROTECTED (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY) AND NON- PROTECTED INNOVATIONS FOR ENERGY COMPANIES

An article presents theoretical provisions and practical examples of use energy-saving technologies in Russian energy companies on different levels and territories. The authors presented assessment criteria for evaluate effectiveness of energy-saving measures. The article contains examples and practical situ-ations when the results of evaluation are strategically important for the energy industry and the Russian economy as a whole.