Energy, Tariffs, and Resilience
Coverage of electricity, gas, tariffs, grid recovery, energy security, and practical decisions for communities and companies.
ISW explains why Russia started energy strikes against Ukraine ahead of schedule
Russian troops began a series of attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities in late September 2026, ahead of the traditional winter shelling schedule. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War point to a change in the Kremlin’s strategic priorities…
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Consumer demand for power equipment is growing as winter preparations continue
Between August 3 and August 9, sales of power banks at Epitsentr K retail chain increased by 44%, and power stations by 28%. Despite this, there have been no signs of panic-buying or excessive consumer anxiety.
DTEK grid connects over 2.7 thousand alternative generation facilities in six months
DTEK Grids distribution system operators connected more than 2.7 thousand new renewable and distributed generation facilities during the first half of 2026. The works were carried out in Kyiv, as well as in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
Czechia to help Ukraine with infrastructure restoration — Vice Prime Minister
The Czech Republic plans to provide Ukraine with assistance ahead of the winter season, particularly in restoring the energy sector.
14 blackouts recorded at ZNPP since the beginning of 2026
Since the beginning of the current year, the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP has experienced 14 cases of total external power loss. This is leading to critical wear and tear of the plant’s backup equipment.
Kyiv region receives over 33 tons of Swedish protective structures for energy facilities
Kyiv region has received humanitarian aid in the form of protective structures for energy infrastructure from The Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency. The shipment, weighing over 33 tons, was distributed through the Ministry of Energy of…
