By KYIV. Sept 13 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) has exempted from licensing activities for the production of thermal energy at cogeneration plants with electric and thermal capacity of up to 3 MW (2.6 Gcal/hour), which are used as a backup energy source during power outages for critical infrastructure facilities.
The regulator’s decision is enshrined in the resolution on amendments to the licensing conditions for the production of economic activities for thermal energy generation, adopted at a commission meeting on September 12.
“Activities for the production of thermal energy are not subject to licensing if the production is carried out by cogeneration units, the total rated active electrical power (total installed thermal power) of which does not exceed 3 MW (2.6 Gcal/h) and which are used as a backup source of energy during outages in power supply for critical infrastructure facilities and/or objects of heat supply systems, water supply, drainage systems, social institutions (educational institutions, healthcare, except for sanatorium and resort institutions),” the commission reported on the website.
As the regulator explained, the draft resolution was developed to reduce the regulatory burden on business entities installing cogeneration units necessary to provide power to critical infrastructure facilities and/or heat supply systems, water supply, sewerage systems, social institutions (educational, medical and treatment institutions) at emergency power outages due to Russian military aggression.
“The NEURC continues to work towards creating conditions to cover the shortage of heat and electricity generating capacities in the energy system of Ukraine and ensuring the security of supplies in conditions of martial law,” the commission emphasized.
