Distribution companies with over 50% state ownership will be required to build electrical infrastructure to supply residents within their territories. Amendments to the "Electricity Law" have been approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in the second reading.
Companies like "Severelectro," "Vostokelectro," "Oshelectro," "Jalalabatelectro," and the newly unified organization "NESC" are collecting fees for electricity consumption but are reluctant to invest in new networks, citing lack of funds.
In many areas, local residents are taking matters into their own hands to construct power lines and transformer substations to avoid blackouts. However, when faced with power outages, energy workers often fail to respond promptly or encounter difficulties due to equipment not being in their inventory.
The distribution companies themselves are unwilling to accept the networks built by residents onto their balance sheets, claiming they do not meet safety standards.
