Managing electricity demand in times of crisis

Managing electricity demand in times of crisis
Final program

Russian attacks are undermining the adequacy of Ukrainian electricity supply. Accordingly, not all demand could be met by available supply at all times, and the system operator must rely on load shedding (i.e., disconnecting specific consumption) to balance the system in these instances. Such load shedding is disruptive for society and economy and finding a balanced approach is politically, socially and economically valuable.

In this webinar we will provide an overview of existing rules (upcoming briefing: “Load Shedding in Ukraine: Rationing Rules, Data Availability and Economic Efficiency”), discuss the value of electricity consumption and discuss how market tools can reduce load shedding needs (upcoming briefing: “Demand Reduction as Potential Relief to Load Shedding in Ukraine”). After presentations by experts from Green Deal Ukraїna at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and the consulting firm Compass Lexecon, we will openly discuss this sensitive subject with regulating bodies, operators, consumers, and other market participants.

Join us to discuss data-driven strategies to improve rationing mechanisms, enhance economic efficiency, and reduce demand in times of crisis.

Agenda

Time

Description

Who

12.00

Introduction

Georg Zachmann, Scientific Lead of the Green Deal Ukraїna project, HZB

12.05-12.20

Presentation

Martin Uebele, Consultant of the Green Deal Ukraїna project

12.20-12.35

Presentation

Dmitri Perekhodtsev, Compass Lexecon

12.35-12.45

Discussant

Serhii Fandul, Head of Department for operational and dispatch work and ensuring reliability of the power system of NPC Ukrenergo

Inna Surzhok, electricity expert, Energy Community’s Kyiv Office

12.45-13.25

Panel Discussion

Moderation: Denys Sakva, Senior Analyst, Dragon Capital

13.25-13.30

Concluding remarks

Georg Zachmann

Topics for discussion:

  • What are the current challenges in implementing transparent and economically efficient load shedding mechanisms in Ukraine?
  • How can improvements in data availability support more effective energy rationing and crisis management?
  • Which sectors or consumer groups should be prioritized for demand reduction, and based on which criteria?
  • How can economic principles be better integrated into operational decisions made by system operators during emergencies?