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ESO increases compensation for storm-related losses

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • ESO will pay up to 220 euros for outages lasting three to six days, up to 440 euros for seven to 13 days, and up to 660 euros for 14 days or longer.
  • Payments can cover spoiled food, fuel, temporary accommodation, and the purchase or rental of electricity-generation equipment.
  • People who already filed claims do not need to reapply, and the first payments will arrive Monday.

Lithuania’s electricity distribution operator ESO is increasing compensation for direct losses caused by the storm on Aug. 22.

The amount will depend on how long electricity remained unavailable. Households whose power returned after three to six days can receive up to 220 euros. The ceiling rises to 440 euros for outages lasting seven to 13 days and to 660 euros when power was restored after 14 days or more.

The compensation covers spoiled food, fuel and essential temporary housing costs. It can also pay for buying or renting an electricity-generation device. People who have already submitted applications do not need to apply again, and the new limits will also apply to existing claims.

Anyone who later discovers additional losses can submit a separate application. This payment is separate from another compensation scheme for excessively long power outages. The first payments are expected to reach residents on Monday.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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