The Ukrainian government has adopted new rules for paying for electricity for consumers using electric heating systems. As Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported on Telegram, consumers will now pay at a preferential rate of 2.64 UAH/kWh for volumes up to 2,000 kWh per month. Volumes exceeding this limit will be paid at the standard rate of 4.32 UAH/kWh.
For the heating season, from October 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025, the government has maintained the electricity tariff for the population at UAH 4.32 per kWh. For those who use electric heating installations, a preferential tariff of UAH 2.64 per kWh for volumes up to 2 thousand kWh per month remains.
Previously, consumers who exceeded this limit were forced to pay the full tariff for all electricity consumed. The new regulation changes this situation, allowing them to pay for excess volumes separately, at differentiated tariffs.
According to Denys Shmyhal, the new rules were introduced using the public special obligations (PSO) mechanism. This decision is part of a strategy to support citizens during the winter period and is aimed at reducing the financial burden on those who are forced to consume large amounts of electricity for heating.
On May 31, 2024, the government raised electricity tariffs for the population by 60%, setting the price at UAH 4.32/kWh. At the same time, the idea of maintaining a reduced tariff for consumers using less than 100 kWh per month did not receive support.
The introduction of a preferential tariff for a portion of electricity consumed allows to partially compensate for the increase in heating costs. The innovation also creates fairer conditions for households that require more energy for heating in the winter.
The government's decision is a step towards balancing the interests of consumers and the need to support the country's energy system under conditions of increased loads.
