The paper suggests a methodical approach to the energy and economic analysis of the region’s industrial complex based on system analysis principles, mathematical economic modeling, balance and indicative methods. The current state of the fuel and energy complex in the Irkutsk region is analyzed and its role in the Russian Federation and the Siberian Federal District is demonstrated. The methodic approach is used to identify main problems that hinder energy efficient development of the fuel and energy complex in the region.

Key words: fuel and energy complex, Irkutsk region, energy efficiency, fuel and energy balance, energy and economic analysis.