Last year, Chernihivoblenergo JSC’s losses as a result of accidents caused by trees and branches falling on power lines amounted to UAH 5.1 million, compared to UAH 2.6 million in 2023.
“Having calculated the losses incurred by the company due to improper maintenance of trees and bushes in 2024, we see that the situation with this issue has not only not improved, but has become much worse,” the company said on its website.
According to the company, last year, Chernihivoblenergo employees recorded 968 interruptions in power supply due to trees or branches falling on power lines (in 2023, 618 interruptions). In addition, 240.7 thousand consumers were without electricity for some time (195.7 thousand) and 8691 hours had no electricity (6156 hours).
It is noted that the authorities, organizations, institutions, enterprises and owners of private households in the areas of their territorial responsibility are responsible for the preservation of green spaces and proper care of them.
At the same time, Chernihivoblenergo emphasized that it is actively involved in clearing the routes of power line protection zones. In particular, the company annually develops its own clearing schedules, coordinates them with the relevant authorities and carefully adheres to them.
“We are also always ready to facilitate the safe performance of work on bringing green spaces into proper condition by the relevant persons by de-energizing power lines or their individual elements, subject to prior approval of the date of such work,” the statement said.
