Uzbekistan will roll out a unified energy passport framework for every neighborhood (mahalla) in the country to thoroughly map out electricity and natural gas supply conditions, the new Energy Minister Sherzod Khodjayev announced following a presidential meeting yesterday.
The Minister Khodjayev stated that these energy passports will provide precise data on consumer metrics, network infrastructure health, and the exact financial and time investments required for local grid modernization.
"We must establish an energy passport for every single neighborhood," Khodjayev said. "This allows us to accurately calculate all technical parameters, from the exact number and category of consumers to the current status of power and gas infrastructure. If existing capacities cannot meet the demands of residents and businesses, we must predetermine exactly how and at what stage we will upgrade the infrastructure."
The minister emphasized a critical shift in how the energy sector communicates with the public. To bypass congested telephone lines, the ministry will launch mobile apps and modern digital systems allowing users to report grid outages directly. While call center efficiency and response times are slated for a major overhaul, consumers will no longer be forced to wait on hold to report issues.
Addressing systemic financial drains, the minister named the drastic reduction of distribution losses and outstanding consumer debts as top priorities. Uzbekistan plans to deploy digital tools and artificial intelligence to run risk analysis, implement preventative maintenance, and optimize workforce efficiency.
"First and foremost, we have been instructed to develop a free market for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)," Khodjayev added. "The goal is to streamline distribution and remove bureaucratic hurdles for private enterprises importing LPG to supply local households and businesses."
The directive follows a high-level video conference meeting held on July 27, where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed priority targets for the country's fuel and energy complex.
