With the end of the autumn-winter period of 2025–2026, Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev ordered the complete removal of electricity consumption limits that were in effect during peak load hours, starting from April 1, 2026.
The Ministry of Energy emphasizes that the temporary restrictions were imposed due to the insufficient water level in the Toktogul reservoir, which was necessary to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to all consumers. The restrictions were in effect during peak hours from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00.
As a result:
— for single-phase consumers, the power was reduced from 5 kW to 3 kW;
— for three-phase consumers, the power was reduced from 8 kW to 5 kW.
According to statements from the Ministry of Energy, if these measures had not been taken, electricity consumption during peak hours could have significantly increased, potentially leading to a critical water level in the Toktogul reservoir.
Thanks to timely measures taken by energy workers, these risks were averted.
In 2025, electricity consumption amounted to 19,094.8 million kWh, which is 4.7% more than in 2024 (18,235.0 million kWh). The main reasons for the increase in consumption are related to the development of housing construction, new industrial projects, an increase in the number of consumers, and the connection of new facilities to the power grid. As of January 1, 2026, the total number of consumers was 1,621,292, of which 1,503,813 are residential and 117,479 are non-residential. In 2025, the number of consumers increased by 36,287, including 30,976 in the residential sector and 5,311 in the non-residential sector.
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