Methods of increasing the energy efficiency of production by optimizing the procedures for organizing the selection of priority projects and building mechanisms for planning and stimulating the reduction of energy costs are considered. The directions for solving the problems of increasing energy efficiency are determined by an analysis the regulations and orders for the management of production processes in a large Russian corporation of railway transport. When designing an optimal mechanism, the interests of the Principal and production personnel are coordinated. This alignment encourages production personnel to report valid information to the Principal and execute plans.
Keywords: Decision making in complex systems, mechanism modelling, incentive, planning, project selecting, energy, costs.