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Information was provided to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding the work carried out in the regions based on the 'Yangiyul Experience'.

These works are aimed at ensuring stable supply of fuel and energy resources to consumers in the regions, increasing energy efficiency, as well as sharply reducing losses in networks and accounts receivable.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a report on efforts to ensure stable energy supplies in the regions, based on experience gained within the framework of the 'Yangiyul' program. After reviewing this report, he ordered the dissemination of this approach to all districts of the country, according to the press service of the President of Uzbekistan.

Previously, the task was set to create a pilot model in 14 districts, one in each region. This work was carried out at the mahalla level, where specialists assessed the state of energy infrastructure, identified existing problems, and took targeted measures directly on site.

During this work, 916 mahallas, 832,000 households, 49,000 enterprises, and over 2,200 social facilities were surveyed. An energy passport and a balance of energy resource demand were prepared for each mahalla. This allowed for the first time to calculate the gap between actual energy needs and available capacity at the mahalla level.

It was found that 265 mahallas have an electricity deficit of 60 MW, and 42 mahallas face a shortage of natural gas amounting to 47 million cubic meters per year. At the same time, 207 mahallas have surplus capacity. According to these calculations, this approach allows for the timely determination of future energy resource needs and the preparation of necessary infrastructure.

Within the 14 pilot districts, the need was identified to repair 5,695 transformers, 6,900 km of power lines, and 242 km of gas networks, as well as 404 gas distribution points. Work to improve their technical condition and transition them to the 'green' category has already begun. To date, 441 transformers, 1,134 km of power lines, and 88 km of gas networks, as well as 92 gas distribution points have been repaired. Additionally, some facilities whose construction began in previous years under investment programs but remained unfinished have been put into operation.

According to forecasts, the demand for energy resources in these districts will increase by 49% over the next five years. Therefore, a five-year program has been developed that takes into account prospective projects and ensures reliable energy supply for the population and businesses. This program provides for the replacement of 2,261 transformers and 7,449 km of power lines in 721 mahallas, as well as the replacement of 313 gas distribution points and 327 km of gas networks in 200 mahallas. The implementation of these measures is expected to create an additional transmission capacity of 1,300 MW.

The level of energy consumption in social facilities was also studied. The analysis covered 1,938 facilities, of which 226 with low efficiency ratings were classified as 'red'. A program has been developed to transition these facilities to energy-efficient systems, and its implementation has already begun. According to calculations, these measures will allow for annual savings of 4.3 million kWh of electricity and 2.1 million cubic meters of natural gas.

Mirziyoyev instructed officials not to limit themselves to the approach tested in 14 districts, but to expand it to all districts of the republic. In each region, the work must be organized at the mahalla level, an energy passport and consumption balances must be prepared, a targeted assessment of the state of the networks must be conducted, and identified problems must be solved in stages. The main goal is to transition from fixing energy problems after they occur to proactively identifying them, planning necessary measures, and preventing possible failures.

Measures to accelerate the transfer of regional electrical grid projects of the Samarkand region to foreign investors for the management and construction of the 'Surkhan–Pul-i-Humri' high-voltage line were also discussed at the meeting.