07.04.2026
During the final panel discussion at Energy Club, Viktoriia Gryb, Member of Parliament of Ukraine, presented the vision of an alternative draft law for reforming the Regulator. She emphasized that the professionalism and independence of the body are critical to the country’s energy security.
Viktoriia Gryb stressed that the regulator’s independence does not mean total isolation from the state or society. She is convinced that the body must be accountable yet protected from external influence.
“It is impossible to be independent from the people of Ukraine. First and foremost, this must be a body that cannot be pressured politically — a professional body that makes professional decisions, allowing the energy sector not just to exist, but to develop,” the MP noted.
One of the key problems of the current model, according to Viktoriia Gryb, is the lack of a stable decision-making system that does not depend on the political climate. According to her, the reform should change the approach to how commission members vote.
“We tried to ensure that the system works, not the individuals. If the system works, such problems with decisions should not occur. It is necessary for a member of the regulator, when voting, to cast a vote either ‘for’ or ‘against.’ If they are against, there should be a written justification as to why. This, it seems to me, is precisely what relates to professionalism,” the speaker emphasized.
The alternative draft law proposes strengthening the role of Parliament in overseeing NEURC activities, though not through interference in operational work, but through systemic analysis of results.
“Independence is necessary, but responsibility is also required. We propose that the regulator reports to the Verkhovna Rada annually, but not in the way reports are currently handled. We suggest that the specialized committee — the Committee on Energy, Housing, and Utilities — reviews this report and provides a recommendation on whether to accept it or not,” Viktoriia Gryb explained.
The MP also warned against radical steps that could paralyze the industry. She advocated for a planned renewal of the regulator’s composition.
“Rotation must be gradual. How can we simply remove the entire staff? Does that mean stopping the work of this body altogether? To me, that seems completely inappropriate. It is necessary to conduct an audit and look at the work of each member, but you cannot simply halt the body’s operations,” the Member of Parliament concluded.
