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The current heating season will be very difficult for Ukrainians. It has certain risks, but they are not directly related to the supply.
For the most part, the risks are related to the fact that now no state authority or local self-government can guarantee 100% that the heating season will take place in every settlement in the standard mode. This opinion Channel 24 was voiced by energy expert Gennady Ryabtsev.
What are the main risks of the current heating season
If something “flies in” and any pipeline, heating plant or thermal power plant is damaged, then it can happen with heat supply, electricity supply and the provision of other housing and communal services, the energy expert explained.
According to him In our opinion, the main risks of the upcoming heating season are the lack of guarantees due to damage to critical energy infrastructure by the Russian aggressor. However, generating companies, heat and gas suppliers do their best.
They use all the reserves they have so that the impact of Russian aggression on the functioning of the fuel and energy complex of Ukraine is minimal,” Ryabtsev said.
That is, experts are trying to minimize this impact, but, unfortunately, not everything succeeds .
Heating season 2022 in brief
- Ukrainians are waiting for the most difficult heating season in history. In all likelihood, in winter, the Russians will destroy the critical infrastructure responsible for the generation and distribution of heat. Yes, Ukrainians should be as prepared as possible for a sudden shutdown of heating.
- Chairman of the Board of the Union of Consumers of Public Utilities Oleg Popenko noted that it is necessary to prepare for the fact that it will be cold in apartments this winter. He said, taking into account the heat loss of multi-apartment funds, the temperature in the premises can be at the level of 13-14 degrees.
- Ukraine is ready for a complete cessation of Russian gas transit in winter. The operator of the Ukrainian gas transmission system can use the systems in reverse mode. This will happen in the event of a complete cessation of the transit of Russian gas. However, there are risks.
- Prime Minister Denys Shmihal said that the issue of both the energy sector and preparations for the heating season is a priority for the Ukrainian government. He also noted that gas tariffs for the population will not change. From August 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the cost of both heating gas and hot water remains unchanged.
