Approval of measures by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a set of measures aimed at improving electricity supply after damage to generation facilities due to Russian shelling. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported on new initiatives aimed at ensuring the stability of electricity supply for critically important institutions and enterprises.
As part of the approved plan, regional military administrations are required to exclude non-critical consumers within two days. This means that hospitals, schools, vital facilities, and defense industry enterprises will remain without outages. However, decorative lighting is not a priority for local authorities, indicating the need to save electricity under limited supply conditions.
Special initiatives and preferential tariffs
The Cabinet of Ministers has also tasked the Ministry of Energy and other relevant institutions with ensuring the functioning of distributed generation facilities. This is an important step that will help maintain the stability of the country's energy system. Additionally, state companies with 50% or more state ownership are allowed to import electricity, which could help compensate for resource shortages.
In Kyiv region, with the support of USAID, the installation of nine cogeneration units with a total capacity of 4.33 MW has begun, which will also contribute to improving the electricity supply situation in the region. For owners of dual-zone meters, there is a preferential tariff of 2.16 UAH/kWh after 11 PM, while the main tariff for residential consumers remains at 4.32 UAH/kWh until April 30, 2026.
These measures are aimed at ensuring reliable electricity supply for the population and critical infrastructure, which is especially important in light of current challenges and threats.
The experience of other countries that have faced similar situations shows that effective solutions in the energy sector can help mitigate the negative impact on the economy and social sphere.
The measures approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine are part of strategic efforts to stabilize the energy infrastructure amid ongoing attacks on energy facilities. Implementing preferential tariffs and importing electricity may become an important step in combating the energy crisis currently faced by Ukraine.