In Ukraine, the rules regarding the disconnection of debtors from electricity supply have been changed, making them stricter. Now, the very fact of going to court will not stop the disconnection procedure, informs press service of the NCRECP.
The National Commission for Regulation in the Energy and Utilities Sectors has approved a draft of amendments to the Rules of the Retail Electricity Market. The innovations are aimed at strengthening payment discipline among non-household consumers. From now on, the initiation of legal proceedings is no longer considered a reason for suspending the electricity cut. Such a decision is intended to stop abuses by debtors, who until now have often used the courts to avoid the restriction of electricity supply.
The changes do not apply to critical infrastructure facilities — in particular, hospitals, water utilities, heating and water supply companies, and defense facilities. Their protection is provided for by the Law “On the Electric Energy Market”, Government Resolution No. 833 of July 14, 2025, and current market rules. Such facilities will continue to receive electricity even if they are in arrears.
Along with this, the supplier is obliged to inform the consumer about the disconnection at least 10 working days before the date of termination of electricity supply. The law also allows filing an application with the court to secure a lawsuit — for example, with a demand to prohibit disconnection. However, from now on, this is not enough: the opening of proceedings without an injunction does not stop the disconnection process itself.
