Zelensky: Government should provide clear plan for completion of all protective structures for energy sector

This was discussed during the President's speech, Ukrinform reports.

“Today, I held a meeting of the Staff that was dedicated primarily to protecting the energy sector from Russian attacks and protecting our people from the consequences of Russian energy terror. A very specific task is to provide maximum support to people and communities and to do everything possible to prevent Russian terrorists from achieving their goals. The life of Ukraine must be preserved, particularly in terms of energy supply. At the Staff meeting, there were reports from government officials, heads of energy companies, military personnel, and security sector leaders. Specific decisions were made,” Zelensky said.

According to him, the government has been instructed to present a clear plan for the completion of all protective structures for the energy sector.

“A clear plan for completing all protective structures for the energy sector, with a specific deadline for each facility. Executives at every level need to accelerate their efforts,”  the Head of State said.

He also noted that the government should immediately present a program to stimulate the installation of solar generation and energy storage in Ukraine. He noted that the program should be as favorable as possible, similar to the "5-7-9%" lending program, but "with a 0 percent interest rate in hryvnia for citizens."

“All public and administrative buildings in the country, as well as all critical infrastructure facilities, need appropriate alternative energy sources. To this end, the Government, regional and local administrations, energy companies, and everyone else involved must work together to ensure that Ukraine enters the heating season prepared at the level of each community and our entire country,” Zelensky said.

The President informed that work would continue on the creation of new energy generation and new decentralized energy capacities. According to him, specific projects should be approved and deadlines for each of them should be presented.

“The state must significantly intensify efforts to stimulate the construction of new balancing and maneuverable capacities for the energy sector. This process is quite challenging in wartime conditions, but we must implement it, just as we have already implemented many difficult projects,” the Head of State said.

In addition, Zelenskyy noted that during the meeting, there were reports and instructions on the security component, i.e., the protection of energy facilities from Russian strikes and sabotage. According to the President, there is also clear work on this.