Social

Mechanisms for improving energy efficiency, discussed by Minister Victor Parlicov with IMF representatives

The program of vouchers for household appliances, supported by the EU, through UNDP Moldova, would be supported from next year and from the state budget of the country. This was discussed by the Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov with the experts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission.

"The discussion agenda also included the smart meter initiative and the prospect of moving to day/night differential rates to help balance load curves. In the coming months, up to 35 thousand smart meters are to be installed to study consumer behavior and change their consumption habits. The accumulated data will help formulate new policies in the field", reads the Ministry of Energy press release.

During the meeting, Victor Parlicov provided details about the mechanisms being finalized to improve energy efficiency - the Energy Efficiency Residential Fund and the Super ESCO program for public buildings, informs the Ministry of Energy.

"The Minister of Energy reaffirmed that investments in energy efficiency recover in a few years, but subsidies for individuals or support mechanisms from the state are needed in the case of buildings owned by different public authorities. The purpose of the dialogue is to include the field of energy efficiency in the investment priorities of the new Financing Mechanism for resilience and sustainability", Victor Parlicov pointed out, reads the press release of the Ministry of Energy. The IMF mission is led by Clara Mira and will end on October 6.

Read more

LIVE // Parliament meets in session
Political
Video

LIVE // Parliament meets in session

Deputies meet in a new plenary session. According to the agenda approved by the Standing Bureau, the Parliament is to ratify an agreement that provides for Canada to offer a loan to the Republic of Moldova in the amount of 120 million Canadian dollars, the equivalent of over one and a half billion lei. The money will be used to strengthen the resilience of households, including refugees, but also to support climate resilience and the transition to green energy. On the agenda is also a project to adjust the national regulatory framework with the provisions of the European Union legislation regarding contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services. At today's meeting, the appointment of some members of the Superior Council of Magistracy is also planned. These are Sergiu Băieșu and Tatiana Tabuncic.

Nine TV channels and seven Radio stations will organize electoral debates
Elections

Nine TV channels and seven Radio stations will organize electoral debates

Nine TV channels and seven radio stations will organize electoral debates this autumn, informs the Audiovisual Council.

EU will offer Kiev a loan of up to 35 billion euros
International

EU will offer Kiev a loan of up to 35 billion euros

Update: 13:25 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sept. 20 announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) to Ukraine as part of a $50-billion pledge by the G7, reports The Kyiv Independent.