According to the directive of the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev, starting from April 1, 2026, all restrictions on electricity consumption that were in place during peak load hours will be lifted due to the completion of the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026.
The Ministry of Energy emphasizes that the previously imposed restrictions were related to the low water level in the Toktogul reservoir and the need to ensure stable and uninterrupted electricity supply to all consumers. In particular, the power supply was reduced during peak load hours:
- for single-phase consumers — from 5 kW to 3 kW;
- for three-phase consumers — from 8 kW to 5 kW.
According to the Ministry of Energy, without these measures, electricity consumption during peak hours could have significantly increased, leading to a critical drop in the water level in the reservoir. Thanks to the prompt actions of energy workers, these risks were successfully mitigated.
In 2025, electricity consumption amounted to 19,094.8 million kWh, which is 4.7% more compared to 2024, when this figure was 18,235.0 million kWh. The main reasons for the increase in consumption include the construction of new residential and industrial facilities, an increase in the number of consumers, and the connection of new facilities to the power grid. As of January 1, 2026, the total number of consumers was 1,621,292, of which 1,503,813 were residential and 117,479 were non-residential. In 2025, the number of consumers increased by 36,287, including 30,976 in the residential sector and 5,311 in the non-residential sector.
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