Due to the challenging situation in the energy system caused by powerful attacks from the Russian Federation, the government has made a series of decisions aimed at improving electricity supply for citizens. As reported by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, these actions will allow for the optimization of electricity consumption and prioritize residential consumers.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Review of Critical Infrastructure and Energy Conservation
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed regional military administrations to review the current lists of critical infrastructure facilities within two days. At the same time, uninterrupted electricity supply is being ensured for hospitals, schools, life-support facilities, and enterprises of the defense-industrial complex.
“Consumers that are not critical for the functioning of the regions under current energy supply conditions must be excluded from the lists. We are making these decisions to support the people. The released volumes of electricity will be directed to residential consumers,” Svyrydenko wrote on Telegram.
Additionally, local government bodies and relevant municipal enterprises have been instructed to minimize electricity consumption at non-priority facilities under the current circumstances. This includes additional lighting of buildings, parks, streets, the use of decorative garlands, and outdoor advertising.
Additional Measures for the Safety and Stability of the Energy System
Despite the conservation measures, lighting will be maintained on streets and highways with a high accident rate. The list of such areas will be compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Police. The government has also instructed the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Community Development, the State Energy Supervision Inspection, and all regional military administrations to ensure the full operation of distributed generation facilities. This pertains to gas piston, gas turbine, cogeneration, diesel, gasoline, and gas generators.
To stabilize the load on the energy system, state-owned companies and enterprises with more than 50% state ownership are permitted to import electricity. This is expected to reduce the deficit during peak hours.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war in February 2022, Russia has systematically attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. In the fall of 2025, shelling of energy and gas facilities significantly intensified, particularly affecting the population during the heating season. Due to this damage, hourly electricity outages and power restrictions for businesses and industries have been implemented in Ukraine.