Electricity tariffs for households will be increased from June 1 — Nagornyak
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The proceeds from the tariff increase will be used to develop generation and restore power facilities
"Energoatom annually subsidizes the population by about UAH 100 billion, Ukrhydroenergo — by about UAH 25 billion. The funds received from the tariff increase will be accumulated to restore Ukrhydroenergo's capacities and to build Khmelnytskyi NPP Units 3 and 4. Our own generation is very important for us now", the MP said.
Nagornyak also commented on the blackouts, noting that the situation should improve in the coming days, but not during evening peaks. According to him, even electricity imports are not covering the shortage now.
"We are currently negotiating with Western financial institutions on loans to restore generation. Obviously, this is not a quick process. And, frankly, besides money, it takes a lot of time to restore power facilities", he added.
On May 9, former Ukrainian Fuel and Energy Minister Ivan Plachkov said that Ukraine was entering a difficult summer season, but the power system would not go down.
