Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the U.S. Government, through USAID ESP, has assisted the Government of Ukraine and energy companies to continue providing the Ukrainian people with access to electricity, gas, heat, and hot water.
In February 2023, the U.S. Government announced plans to provide $250 million in additional emergency energy assistance to help Ukraine strengthen its power grid in the face of Russia’s attacks. For over a year, USAID ESP has led the charge, and we recently expanded our collaboration with Ukrainian Government partners and energy and electricity utilities to prepare for the coming winter (2023-2024) and improve energy sector resiliency and stability.

836
Generators
To help Ukrainian energy companies deliver power, gas, heat, and hot water supplies and support local authorities to provide primary medical services, sanitary care, and safe transport to civilians, particularly in damaged areas


87.2 km
of steel and pre-insulated pipes and 11,407 pieces of related materials
59
Pumps
To replace damaged pumps and prepare heating networks for the 2023-2024 heating season.


40
Excavators
For district heating companies in 30 cities to repair underground infrastructure damaged by Russian bombing.
3,297
First aid kits
Plus 500 sets of personal protective equipment for electricity and district heating technicians and other frontline energy operators working to keep electricity, heat, and gas flowing in Ukraine.


1
28 MW Gas turbine power plant
To supply electricity for 100,000 homes, hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure.
2
Stationary boiler houses
To help schools in the Kyiv oblast provide heat and hot water to children.


48
Mobile boiler houses
To help municipalities provide steady supplies of heat during emergencies and shutdowns to hospitals and facilities for seniors and people with disabilities.
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233
Emergency shelters
To help protect thousands of citizens this winter in temporary shelters that do not rely on power from the grid.


6,490 tons
Industrial salt
To support Ukraine’s energy generation needs and ensure the continued supply of heat and hot water to civilians.
60
30 Drones and 30 iPads
To help the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine, Ukrenergo, and Naftogaz remotely inspect pipelines and transmission lines and support the steady flow of power and gas to citizens.


6,007 tons
Methanol
To help Naftogaz, the largest Ukrainian oil and gas company, continue producing and processing gas safely and securely, bringing steady access to heating and energy to millions of Ukrainian citizens and businesses.
12
Current transformers
To allow regional distribution stations to restore functionality and provide millions of Ukrainians with access to electricity.


10
Circuit breakers
To allow regional distribution substations to restore functionality and provide millions of Ukrainians with access to electricity.
28
Sets of 245 kV and 330 kV disconnectors
With control cabinets to help Ukrenergo restore damaged transmission substations throughout the country.


4
Bucket trucks
To restore overhead grid lines and maintain the stable operation of Ukraine’s Integrated Power System.

1
Mobile data center
To support the Gas Transmission System Operator’s backup dispatch and other activities, allowing a smooth gas supply to citizens in Ukraine.


1
Set of relay protection equipment
To help Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s electricity transmission system operator, restore operations at substations throughout the country.
1
SET OF IT equipment
To strengthen the operations of Ukrenergo’s main and regional dispatch centers.
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USAID ESP works to enhance Ukraine’s energy security by improving the energy policy, legal and regulatory environment and increasing energy supply to achieve broad-based, resilient economic development to sustain Ukrainian democracy.
Since Russia’s invasion, USAID ESP has responded rapidly and consistently to meet the extensive needs of Ukraine’s energy sector and to keep heat, hot water and power flowing to all citizens during wartime.