In what cases and by whom may the supply of electricity to a consumer be discontinued?

Pursuant to Article 29.5 of the Law “On Electric Power Engineering”, the supply of electricity to a consumer may be discontinued by the transmission or distribution system operator in the following cases:

  1. upon receipt of a relevant written request from the consumer specifying the reason for and duration of the discontinuation of electricity supply;
  2. at the initiative of the supplier, where, after the consumer has been presented with (sent) a bill for the metered cost of electricity and the fixed tariff, the full amount of the bill is not paid by a non-eligible consumer within the period determined by the body (institution) designated by the relevant executive authority, or by an eligible consumer within the period stipulated in the electricity supply agreement;
  3. where, following a change of supplier, the relevant agreement has not been concluded with the new supplier;
  4. at the initiative of the transmission or distribution system operator when repair, preventive maintenance or emergency works are carried out, including measures to contain a fire or gas leak;
  5. pursuant to a court decision.