How many days can you go without paying your electricity bill before it's disconnected?

The individual has only a few days to settle their debts; after that, the electricity will not be disconnected from the subscriber.

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Ukrainians who have outstanding debts for utility services may face electricity disconnection. Details on how much one must owe to have their power cut off and how this process works were explained by "Telegraph".

Amount That Can Trigger Electricity Disconnection

It is noted that electricity can be disconnected if the debt exceeds 3000 hryvnias and payment has not been made for more than two months. However, it is important to highlight that electricity cannot be disconnected from:

residents in areas where active combat operations are taking place;
subscribers whose homes have been damaged as a result of enemy attacks — in such cases, it is essential to report this to the electricity supplier as soon as possible.

How the Electricity Disconnection Process Works

If the disconnection of electricity is due to debt, the subscriber must receive a notification at least 10 days prior to the procedure. This notification should include the amount owed and the period during which payment has not been made.

During this time, the individual has the opportunity to settle the debt and rectify any violations. If this occurs, electricity supply will not be interrupted.

The date of receipt of the disconnection warning is considered to be:

the date of personal delivery with the recipient's signature
the third working day after receiving a registered letter by mail
the third working day after sending a message to the subscriber's email.

If a citizen has not received the appropriate notification, they can file a complaint with the company or take legal action.

Electricity Prices in Ukraine

In Ukraine, the electricity tariff will remain unchanged until May 1, 2025. During the autumn-winter period of 2024/2025, the cost of 1 kWh will be 4.32 UAH.

It is worth noting that earlier, Stanislav Ignatiev, chairman of the Ukrainian Renewable Energy Association, mentioned that there might be a deficit in peak consumption hours on February 5 due to low temperatures in the energy system. Typically, the expert explained, in such cases, energy providers implement emergency and stabilization disconnections. However, "Ukrenergo" stated that there are currently no forecasts for limiting electricity supply due to the cold snap.