The article considers the problems in the field of socioeconomic systems and institutions to ensure sustainable and environmentally safe economic growth of the country. The author presents the results of analysis of electricity consumption, transition to renewable energy sources and management systems for sustainable socio-economic development of the country, which describes the impact of environmental factors on electricity production, describes corruption processes, touches on current issues of favorable institutional environment in Ukraine and participation in economic development of the country. The author makes proposals (scenarios) for Ukraine's transition to renewable sources, one of which is cardinal, which will achieve high efficiency of electricity from renewable sources and high rates of economic development and ecology in the country. The author concludes that with the use of a systematic transition plan there will be an opportunity for balanced management of energy processes, taking into account the impact of environmental factors.