Oksana Prodan - "Communities are faced with the challenge of providing people with heat"

03.02.2026

On February 3, Energy Club held an expert discussion titled “The Future of Thermal Energy: Between Decentralization and Reality.”

Amid constant threats to the energy infrastructure, leading experts, government officials, and business representatives gathered to discuss a new heat supply strategy and find a balance between centralized generation and decentralized solutions.

Here are the key insights from the event speaker.

Prodan emphasized that communities are often left to face problems alone despite state declarations.

Oksana Prodan - Advisor to the Chairman of the Association of Ukrainian Cities

“Communities face the challenge of providing heat to residents on their own.

It is fortunate that cities help each other—sending electricians and locksmiths—but so far, we are managing primarily through our own efforts.”