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Energy emergency: what it is and what changes await Ukrainians

Energy emergency: what it is and what changes await Ukrainians

фото: Укренерго

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the introduction of a state of emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector.

According to the legislation, this is a situation in which there is a threat of disruption of the operation of the integrated energy system or some of its parts.

As Informator writes , as a result of the introduction of such a situation, Ukrainians are likely to face a number of changes.

In particular, power outages will increase during peak hours, centralized management of electricity generation and distribution is possible, when hospitals, military facilities, critical infrastructure, etc. will be priorities. And water supply will be carried out on a schedule or pressure will be reduced.

In order to ensure stable operation of the entire system, there is a possibility that there will be a temporary decrease in comfort for the residential sector.

Among other things, data on the state of the power system will not be publicly disclosed. This is necessary to ensure security.

Earlier, Zelenskyy held a meeting on emergency circumstances in the energy sector , following which he made several important statements about introducing a state of emergency, canceling the curfew, and changing the format of education.

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