Uzbekistan Sets New Electricity Consumption Record Amid Heatwave

Uzbekistan has broken its daily electricity consumption record for two consecutive days amid a severe heatwave. On July 14, the nation consumed 284 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, a new all-time high that exceeded both the previous summer peak and the winter record.

The Ministry of Energy confirmed the record consumption, stating that the July 14 figure surpassed the prior summer record of 278.6 million kWh set on July 13, 2026, and the winter peak of 283 million kWh recorded on January 24, 2026. Daily electricity generation on Tuesday reached 287.3 million kWh, exceeding the winter production peak by 9.7 million kWh.

In response to the unprecedented demand, emergency repair teams at energy enterprises are operating in an enhanced mode to ensure a stable power supply. Engineers have been working diligently to resolve faults in various districts of Tashkent and have addressed outages caused by strong winds in the Kashkadarya region.

The Ministry has appealed to consumers to use electricity rationally and sparingly. It specifically recommended setting air conditioners to 24-26 degrees Celsius and regularly cleaning filters to ensure efficient operation, reduce consumption, and prevent grid overheating. These measures aim to maintain comfortable and safe conditions for public health during the extreme heat.

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We particularly recommend setting air conditioners to 24−26 degrees Celsius and cleaning their filters regularly. This ensures efficient equipment operation, reduces electricity consumption, prevents overheating of electrical grids, and creates comfortable and safe conditions for health.