Strategies to Avert Ukraine's Emerging Power Crisis

Abstract

Ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are causing widespread blackouts. Without coordinated action, the situation is expected to worsen over the coming winter. While technical solutions are available to improve the supply situation, their rapid implementation requires the input of significant resources and effective coordination. To achieve this, we propose the creation of an ‘energy situation room’ to improve information sharing and the coordination of Ukraine’s energy resilience strategy, as well as mechanisms to empower local and private actors to invest in targeted, systemic solutions.