Does Moldova have a new energy policy?

Moldova has committed to implement reforms embedded within the European Union’s Third Energy Package, a suite of legislation adopted in 2009 aimed at creating integrated and competitive energy markets for natural gas and electricity.

What are Moldova's energy reforms?

Among other priorities, the instalment focused on energy sector reforms. Since 2022, Moldova's power system has been connected to the European continental electricity network. On 1 December 2024, the export capacity from the EU to Ukraine and Moldova was increased from 1.7 to 2.1 GW, including 315 MW for Moldova.

How does the EU support Moldova's energy system?

So far, the EU has already provided €240 million in direct budget support to Moldova's energy system from 2021 to 2024 to help the most vulnerable people. In the 2023-2024 heating season, more than 750 000 households have benefited from compensation through the EU-supported Energy Vulnerability Reduction Fund (EVRF).

How does Moldova's energy crisis affect the public finances?

This have put significant pressures on the public finances and the most vulnerable citizens’ ability to afford gas over the winter (60% of Moldova’s population live in energy poverty, spending more than 10% of their budgets on energy bills).

How can Moldova improve the energy sector?

National regulatory framework (both primary and secondary) improved in line with Moldovan energy commitments, ensuring that national authorities are better prepared and can respond to emergency situations in the energy sector and to the needs of the most vulnerable energy users;

How will Moldova's energy package work?

In the short term, the overall package will support Moldovan consumers who are facing steep price increases on the Right Bank. It will allow to compensate all excess electricity costs for all households for up to 110 kWh every month until 31st of December 2025.