Anticipated Citywide Power Outages in Almaty Scheduled for May
Heads Up, Almaty Residents! Alatau Light Company Starts Collecting Overdue Electricity Bills
Get ready, folks of Almaty! Alatau Light Company, a subsidiary of JSC Alatau Light, has announced that it's cracking down on unpaid electricity bills, starting from May 12, 2025, according to Liter.kz.
In a nutshell, the "AlmatyEnergySupply" division will gradually implement measures to halt electricity supply for consumers who are behind on their payments. These daily restrictions will take place between 7:00 and 20:00, only affecting addresses with outstanding debts. electricity will be restored once the debt is cleared. Communication with debtors will primarily go through housing cooperatives and property owners' associations to minimize hassles for law-abiding consumers.
Alatau Light Company emphasizes that this temporary power cut is a potent tool against consumers who flout their contracts by delaying payments. Procrastination only leads to an accumulation of overdue amounts.
As of the latest data, Almaty consumers owe the company a whopping 1.2 billion tenge in unpaid electricity bills!
To avoid the inconvenience, it's advisable to verify if there are any outstanding debts and contact your housing cooperative for clarification. If you need help or have questions, don't hesitate to contact the Unified Contact Center at 356-99-99.
Worth noting, in other parts of Kazakhstan, electricity companies may resort to diverse tactics to manage unpaid bills, such as levying late payment fees, threats of disconnection, offering installment plans, collaboration with credit bureaus, and, in severe cases, legal action. These strategies can put a significant strain on consumers, potentially resulting in increased financial burdens, potential legal issues, and the risk of losing essential services like electricity. To stay in the loop about Alatau Light Company's practices, it's best to reach out to them directly or consult local news sources or consumer protection agencies in Kazakhstan for more accurate information.
- Residents of Almaty should be aware that Alatau Light Company, starting from May 12, 2025, will implement measures to restrict electricity supply for consumers with overdue electricity bills, as reported by Liter.kz.
- Under the crackdown, addresses with outstanding debts will face temporary power cuts between 7:00 and 20:00 daily, until the debt is cleared.
- It's vital to verify if there are any outstanding debts and contact your housing cooperative for clarification to avoid the inconvenience of these restrictions.
- After a survey, it was found that Almaty consumers owe Alatau Light Company 1.2 billion tenge in unpaid electricity bills, highlighting the need for prompt payment and cooperation with the company to maintain services.
