# Lithuanian storm compensation and grid resilience updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-storm-related-power-outages > Updated: 2026-09-04T15:08:01.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4. Following the severe storm on August 22, the Lithuanian electricity distribution operator, ESO, has begun accepting compensation claims from residents. Preliminary estimates suggest total payouts for direct losses and delays in power restoration will reach approximately 7 million EUR. ESO has updated its compensation structure, increasing limits based on the duration of the electricity supply outage. Residents whose power was restored within 3 to 6 days can receive up to 220 EUR, while those with outages lasting 7 to 13 days can receive up to 440 EUR. For outages lasting 14 days or more, compensation can reach 660 EUR. The company has already received over 2,800 claims totaling approximately 664,000 EUR in requested damages, with the first payments scheduled to begin this Monday. Customers with existing claims do not need to reapply, as the higher limits will be applied automatically. Direct loss compensation remains available for specific damages, such as spoiled food (up to 60 EUR), accommodation costs (up to 60 EUR per day), or generator expenses. These payments are funded from company profits and are not expected to impact customer tariffs. To increase grid resilience, the Ministry of Energy has ordered ESO to accelerate the undergrounding of 10 kV power lines in the Lazdijai, Tauragė, and Jurbarkas districts. This project aims to reduce the risk of outages caused by natural disasters, with an accelerated completion target of the end of 2027. ## Claims - Private and business customers whose electricity supply is restored later than 72 hours after the storm are entitled to compensation. (corroborated by 4 sources) - ESO plans to resolve all remaining power disruptions by September 3. (corroborated by 3 sources) - ESO will compensate private customers for direct losses caused by storm-related power outages. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Applications for direct loss compensation can be submitted starting September 1. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 17,000 customers or objects still lack electricity supply. (corroborated by 2 sources) - More than 9,000 network damages were recorded following the storm on August 22. (corroborated by 2 sources) - At the peak of the outage, more than 268,000 ESO customers were without power. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The maximum total compensation for direct losses per customer is 220 EUR. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Direct loss compensation covers spoiled food (up to 60 EUR), accommodation (up to 60 EUR/day), generator rental/purchase (up to 40 EUR/day), and generator fuel (up to 90 EUR/day). (corroborated by 2 sources) - The National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) will determine individual statutory compensation amounts based on energy consumption and outage duration. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Direct loss compensation requests can be submitted starting in September. (corroborated by 2 sources) - ESO is increasing compensation limits for direct losses caused by the August 22 storm. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: ESO increases storm damage compensation for Lithuanian residents Lithuania's ESO is raising compensation limits for residents affected by the August 22 storm. Payments will scale based on outage duration, with maximums reaching 660 EUR for long-term disruptions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eso-increases-storm-damage-compensation-for-lithuanian-residents ### 2026-09-02: ESO initiates storm compensation and accelerates grid upgrades in Lithuania ESO is processing storm damage compensation claims in Lithuania totaling roughly 7 million EUR while accelerating underground power line projects in several districts to improve grid resilience. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eso-initiates-storm-compensation-and-accelerates-grid-upgrades-in-lithuania ### 2026-08-31: ESO manages power restoration and compensation after Lithuanian storm ESO is restoring power in Lithuania following a major storm, with over 90 percent of customers reconnected. Recovery costs are estimated at 10 million euros, plus millions in customer compensations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eso-restores-power-to-90-of-customers-after-lithuanian-storm ### 2026-08-31: ESO announces compensation for storm-related power outages ESO will provide compensation to customers following storm-related power outages. Private clients can claim up to 220 EUR for direct losses starting September 1, while statutory compensation applies if outages로 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eso-announces-compensation-for-storm-related-power-outages --- Cite as: Lithuanian storm compensation and grid resilience updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-storm-related-power-outages