UAVE Addressed the Regulator: An Understated Electricity Transmission Tariff Represents Deferred Costs, Not Savings

In its statement, the Association supports the position of NPC Ukrenergo but emphasizes that the discussion should not be limited solely to the size of the tariff, UNN reports.

As a reminder: on May 26, 2026, the NEURC preliminary approved a draft to increase Ukrenergo's transmission tariff starting July 1 — by 21.6%, from 742.91 to 903.53 UAH/MWh. This is lower than the company's own request of 958.87 UAH/MWh.

In its appeal, UREA explains why the tariff needs to be revised: the volume of electricity transmission in 2026 will be lower (about 89.6 million MWh) than what is factored into the current tariff; costs for covering technological losses in the grids have risen, import volumes are increasing, and constant attacks on infrastructure require funds for repairs.

"An undervalued tariff is a dangerous illusion of savings. It  only postpones costs in the form of deficits, debts to market participants, and underfunded grids," the Association's appeal states. Society still pays for cross-subsidization indirectly — through inflation.

UREA proposes three systemic steps: 

• increase the tariff in full according to Ukrenergo's calculations;
• replace the current subsidy model with targeted payments to those who truly need them; 
• establish data exchange between the Ministry of Social Policy, Ukrenergo, and distribution system operators to make these payments functional.

The transition to targeted subsidies also aligns with Ukraine's obligations to the EU and the IMF and fits into the preparation of the "Economy of the Future" development strategy for 2026–2040. 

Separately, the appeal addresses renewable energy. In the context of attacks on infrastructure, RES (for example, solar and wind power plants), distributed generation, as well as energy storage systems have become part of the country's energy security. They ensure system stability, increase its flexibility and maneuverability, and accelerate the restoration of lost capacities. Therefore, UREA considers timely settlements with producers not just a financial issue, but a matter of energy system resilience.

UREA emphasizes: the goal is not to raise the tariff, but to ensure the energy system has sufficient funding. The Association is ready to join the development of these solutions together with the authorities and international partners.