#Debts

The growth of Ukrenergo's debts to balancing market participants deprives companies of operating funds and scares off investors, requiring a review of regulatory rules.

Chronic debts in the electricity balancing market have exceeded 46 billion UAH, deterring private investors from building new generation capacities needed for Ukraine's energy system.

Ukrians can check debts for electricity, gas, water, and heating through suppliers' personal accounts and banking apps. We explain where to view charges and what to do if there are errors in the bill.

Multi-billion debts on Ukraine's balancing market block investments in energy storage and flexible generation due to consumers protected from disconnections.

Starting October 1, Ukraine introduces new rules for electricity disconnections due to debt, setting a 1664 UAH threshold and capping utility fees.

A lawyer explained that after a person's death, their debts may pass to the heirs, but only within the value of the property received. Personal obligations, such as alimony, are not subject to inheritance.