Electricity Disconnection: Yasno to Send Paper Warnings to Debtors
Date: 2024-01-13 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: KYIV
Paper Warnings and Disconnection Process
Yasno, a major player in the energy sector and part of the DTEK group, is taking measures to address electricity debtors. According to Sergey Kovalenko, the CEO of Yasno, the disconnection process will not be abrupt. The company notifies clients monthly about their account status, ensuring they are aware of any outstanding debts. When Yasno decides to initiate disconnection proceedings, homeowners will receive a paper warning 10 days prior to the disconnection date. Additionally, 5 days before the scheduled disconnection, an alert will be sent by the distribution system operator.
Geographical Scope and Criteria for Disconnection
Kovalenko emphasized that Yasno operates with private clients exclusively in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region. Consequently, decisions regarding disconnection will be made solely for clients in these regions. The company will not terminate services for all contractors but will adhere to clear criteria based on the amount and duration of the debt. Currently, there are over 70,000 potential candidates for disconnection in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region, accumulating a total debt exceeding 600 million hryvnias.
Financial Implications and Infrastructure Challenges
The CEO also highlighted that funds paid for consumed electricity will be reinvested in the energy system. He urged customers to pay their bills on time, emphasizing the importance of timely payments for infrastructure repairs and extensive restoration efforts. Kovalenko's message comes in the wake of government decisions, including the lifting of the ban on discontinuing housing and communal services to consumers with outstanding debts, as stated in Government Resolution No. 1405, adopted on December 29, 2023.
