Parliament Approves Draft of Heat Supply Reform Bill

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved draft law No. 14067, “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Supporting the Development of Effective and Sustainable Centralized Heat Supply,” paving the way for a broad modernization of the country’s district heating systems.

The bill passed its second reading on Tuesday, with the support of 243 lawmakers.

Developed by the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development, the legislation is intended to improve the efficiency and sustainability of centralized heat supply networks.

A key provision creates the framework for the broader introduction of individual heating points (ITPs) in buildings connected to district heating systems.

ITPs are automated systems that regulate heat delivery based on outdoor temperatures and the actual needs of residents. According to the ministry, they can reduce heat consumption by an average of 15% to 30%, while also lowering losses across heating networks.

Several expectations have been listed for the future:

• Implementation of ITP installation mechanisms in buildings connected to centralized heat supply systems
• Determination of the responsibility of heat transport organizations for ITP service
• Improvement of the procedure for forming tariffs, in particular, the inclusion of the costs of establishing ITP in the tariff for thermal energy
• The creation of conditions for attracting investments in the modernization of heat supply systems

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Additionally, under the law, the requirement related to ITP installation will take effect only six months after the end of martial law.

“I thank the people’s deputies for supporting this document. This is an important step towards modernizing the heat supply system and, in the future, strengthening the stability of our communities. Individual heating points are about efficient use of resources, clear management of heat in homes, and the best quality of services for people,” said Kostyantyn Kovalchuk, Deputy Minister of Community and Territory Development.

The ministry emphasized that buildings where ITPs have already been installed will not be required to add new systems. It also noted that some buildings lack the technical capability to accommodate individual heating points and therefore will not be subject to the installation requirement.

Officials said the legislation is also linked to Ukraine’s commitments under the Ukraine Facility program that provides up to €50 billion ($58 billion) in EU support for Ukraine through 2027, with disbursements being tied to specific reform commitments and performance indicators agreed upon by Kyiv and Brussels.

“We are laying the foundation for a more sustainable and modern system in hromadas not for one season, but for the years to come,” Kovalchuk added.