Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 1 July, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a report on measures to enhance energy efficiency across sectors and regions.

As the population and number of enterprises grow, so does the demand for energy resources in our country. Corresponding measures are being taken to increase generating capacities and harness alternative energy sources. Equally important is the rational use of these capacities and energy conservation.

To this end, outdated technologies in economic sectors are being replaced with energy-efficient ones. Industrial enterprises are adopting sources of "green" energy. Thermal insulation materials are used in construction projects. Solar panels installed in homes and social institutions provide additional power.

At the beginning of this year, specific targets were set for saving electricity and natural gas in regions. These targets aim to achieve savings through efficient energy consumption practices without compromising production.

The meeting discussed ongoing efforts in this direction.

It was noted that there is a high incidence of energy losses due to theft.

For instance, this year alone, 15,000 cases of natural gas theft and 28,000 cases of electricity theft were detected. The root cause lies in the fact that the focus has been on dealing with the consequences rather than preventing illegal connections.

Therefore, it was emphasized on the need to prevent such situations, rigorously monitor energy consumption, and increase accountability of officials.

Collaboration with foreign companies in the sector is underway, with several projects involving the construction of power plants. This year, it is planned to commission power stations with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts from all sources.

The head of our state underscored the importance of high-quality implementation of investment projects and agreements reached with foreign partners.

Information was also presented at the meeting regarding preparations for the autumn-winter season.

It was noted that repair work has begun on 850 kilometers of main networks and 9 substations. Additionally, 595 kilometers of transmission lines will be constructed, and a number of new substations will be commissioned. Reserves of fuel, components, and spare parts necessary for the stable operation of thermal power plants are being formed.

Responsible officials were tasked with increasing energy production, modernizing infrastructure, and ensuring uninterrupted energy supply.