The government is developing a mechanism to halt billing for missing heating services
The Ukrainian government is considering waiving utility payments for citizens who do not receive services due to infrastructure destruction. This initiative primarily targets heating supplies in affected regions. This was reported by Economichna Pravda citing Serhii Koretskyi, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
If infrastructure facilities are damaged in Russian attacks and heat supply cannot be promptly restored, waiving payments will be considered as one of the options. The relevant mechanism is being developed to protect consumers.
Heating season status
Currently, 87% of heat supply enterprises have entered the heating season. The lack of heating in specific residential buildings is linked to infrastructure protection measures or ongoing repair work.
The government expects a phased restoration to supply heat to all Ukrainian consumers. Meanwhile, measures are being taken in the capital to strengthen energy resilience.
Reinforcing heating supply in Kyiv
In the capital, contractors are accelerating the construction of two boiler houses to enhance system reliability during the winter. To meet targets, the involved companies are switching to a round-the-clock work schedule.
Photo: Economichna Pravda
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