The EBRD and the Green Climate Fund are expanding their support for environmentally sustainable cities and allocating 87 million euros to build more sustainable urban infrastructure in 15 countries, including Moldova
Moldova is preparing a new law on thermal energy and cogeneration for public discussion, which is intended to update the industry's operating rules and bring them in line with EU standards. The bill will address the planning of heat supply development, efficiency requirements for systems, and conditions for heat producers, suppliers, and consumers.
Moldova is developing a long-term energy strategy that calls for a significant acceleration of the transition to renewable energy sources and a reduction in dependence on imports. The document outlines new targets for the electricity, heating, and transportation sectors, as well as measures designed to transform the structure of power generation and energy consumption by mid-century.
Moldova is gradually aligning its energy efficiency requirements with European standards to ensure more efficient buildings, equipment that consumes less energy, and investments that yield real savings for citizens and businesses—Ministry of Energy.
A new phase of the Home Appliance Voucher Program (EcoVoucher), with a budget of 57 million lei, under which 8,120 families will receive support for the purchase of new energy-efficient home appliances from October 13 through November 1
A program to replace old household appliances with energy-efficient ones is continuing in Moldova: thousands of families have already used their vouchers and begun to reduce their electricity bills. Authorities and project partners note that the results of the first phases show a noticeable impact on both households and the power grid, and new phases of the program are on the horizon, with important details regarding participants and savings.
Moldova has expanded its renewable energy capacity to a new level and is moving on to the next phase—the development of energy storage systems designed to increase the flexibility of the power grid. The Ministry of Energy has also outlined priorities for modernizing grid infrastructure and expanding interconnections, which could shift the balance in the regional energy market.
Moldova is developing a new regulatory framework for the heating sector, which is intended to simultaneously accelerate the modernization of networks, improve energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy sources. The agency has already released the draft for public comment, and the document includes changes affecting industry regulation, consumer rights, and alignment with European requirements.
Comparative data on electricity consumption will be included in Premier Energy's invoices this year as well
A tender has been announced in Chisinau for a new phase of the modernization of the district heating system in public institutions: this involves the design, supply, and installation of individual heat distribution units as part of a program funded by the World Bank. The project is intended to expand the infrastructure upgrade that is already underway and will affect a significant number of municipal facilities; however, the key procurement parameters and implementation details will only be available in the full version of the document.
Moldova and Germany discussed expanding cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular focus on security of supply, preparations for the heating season, and measures to improve energy efficiency. The talks also focused on new approaches to financing and implementing projects designed to accelerate the energy transition and impact both the public sector and the local services market.
Moldova is accelerating the restructuring of its energy sector by focusing on renewable energy sources, energy storage, grid modernization, and market liberalization. Authorities expect that the new regulations and infrastructure projects will significantly strengthen the country's energy security and open up additional opportunities for investors.
A program to modernize schools and kindergartens is launching in several communities in Moldova: local authorities have already signed funding agreements, and the work will involve a number of educational institutions. The project includes a set of measures to reduce energy consumption and costs; the full version of the article provides details on the financing structure, a list of solutions, and the expected impact on local budgets.
The government has approved Moldova's new Energy Strategy for 2026–2050, achieving the goals of which will require total investments estimated at approximately 43 billion euros (equivalent to about 864.3 billion lei) by 2050
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