The Ministry of Energy, established in February 2023 in response to Moldova’s energy crisis triggered by the war in neighbouring Ukraine, is focused on strengthening the country’s energy independence. As one of Europe’s lowest income countries, Moldova is prioritizing energy efficiency to lower energy costs for households and improve national energy security.
Advancing Moldova’s energy resilience with Canadian innovation
In collaboration with Moldova’s National Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Ministry of Energy, NRCan experts from the Office of Energy Efficiency shared Canadian best practices through a series of online and in-person briefings.
Topics included:
- EnerGuide Rating System standards
- HOT2000 energy modelling
- building certification systems
- energy advisor training
- Canada's Greener Homes Loan Program presented by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
NRCan energy efficiency expert joins the Ministry of Energy of Moldova and National Centre for Sustainable Energy for knowledge sharing on energy efficiency.
The technical assistance focused on strengthening efficiency programs for multifamily buildings and vulnerable households, enhancing Moldova’s energy evaluation tools and standards, and addressing energy poverty and underheated buildings.
The initiative also helped Moldovan institutions connect with Canadian clean technology experts through the Trade Commissioner Service, supporting longer-term collaboration and market opportunities. Work is underway to develop additional technical assistance with Moldova’s Ministry of Energy in support of energy security.