PM charges to develop priorities for connecting to power supply: critical infrastructure, military-industrial complex, residential sector

The state and the Government will systematize the mechanism for determining which consumers receive electricity at the first place. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized during a session of the Cabinet of Ministers on December 9.

The Head of Government instructed the Minister of Energy to develop and submit to the Cabinet of Ministers precise priorities for the resumption of electricity supply.

"The main focus is on critical infrastructure, in particular water and heat supply facilities and hospitals. The second one is the objects of the military-industrial complex that operate for the national defense. The principle "everything for the front" remains immutable. The third priority is the business that produces critical goods and products. For instance, bakeries and dairies. The fourth priority is the housing sector," said Denys Shmyhal.

The Prime Minister stressed that only after the connection of the mentioned four groups, electricity should be supplied to other facilities: "This is a fair approach that will allow our country to persevere through this winter."

In addition, according to the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Energy together with the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission, the Antimonopoly Committee and local authorities should develop a mechanism to respond to complaints from citizens and businesses regarding the violation of the order and prioritization of consumers' connection.