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In winter the consumption of electricity in the Zone grows by almost half compared with summer. The highest load is on frosty working days between 18:00 and 22:00. On 14 January 2026 the load reached 1,512 MW, the highest in the history of the company.
■ 14 January 2026 (winter maximum, 1,512 MW at 19:00) ■ typical working day in July 2025
Consumption by months
Preparation of the networks
| Work | Plan 2026 | Done by 15.10.2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Repair of transformer substations 6-10/0.4 kV | 240 | 231 |
| Replacement of 0.4 kV lines with insulated cable, km | 85 | 79.5 |
| Clearing of line corridors, km | 410 | 410 |
| Remote-reading meters installed (Network Losses Programme) | 38,000 | 29,460 |
| Emergency stock of transformers 10/0.4 kV | 45 | 45 |
The forecast winter maximum for 2026-27 is about 1,560 MW. With the refitted units of Toktogul the company expects to cover it without restrictions. No additional restrictions for consumers are planned for the heating season 2026-27.
Advice for consumers
- Do not switch on electric heaters, boilers and washing machines at the same time, especially from 18:00 to 22:00.
- Do not use home-made heaters and do not connect heaters through extension leads.
- One 2 kW heater for 6 hours a day costs about 115 som a month.
- If the voltage is low or the lights flicker, call your dispatch service. Do not try to repair the network yourself.
- Do not approach fallen wires closer than 8 metres. Call 1-55.