Moldova approves National Energy and Climate Plan developed with EU support
On 26 February, the Moldovan government approved its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2025-2030, developed by the Ministry of Energy and Environment and informed by recommendations from the Energy Community Secretariat, co-chaired by the European Commission.
The NECP outlines Moldova’s decarbonisation goals, and sets targets for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. By 2030, Moldova aims to achieve a 30% share of renewable energy in final consumption and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 68.5% on the right bank of the Dniester River (compared to 1990 levels, potentially reaching 88%).
This comes shortly after Moldova and the European Commission agreed on a two-year strategy, allocating €250 million for 2025 to support Moldova to decouple technically and financially from unreliable Russian energy supplies, and integrate it into the EU energy market.
Artur Lorkowski, the Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, said the Secretariat would closely monitor NECP implementation, ensuring alignment with the European Commission agreement: “We are dedicated to accelerating Moldova’s integration into European energy systems and consolidating its resilience.”
Concrete actions are planned for energy security, including diversifying import routes and enhancing interconnectivity with ENTSO-E. For energy efficiency, the plan includes renovating residential buildings, saving 0.8% annually through efficiency measures, installing smart meters, and promoting energy-efficient transport. In terms of the internal energy market, the plan aims to modernise and liberalise Moldova’s domestic energy market, create intraday and day-ahead markets, and integrate Moldova with European markets.
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