Category: Energy Efficiency

With the support of the Swiss Government, the MA IMPLIC – Phase II Project on civic engagement in local governance, implemented by Skat Consulting, has launched the first investments under its second phase. These interventions focus on energy efficiency and water supply improvements in rural communities across the Republic of Moldova.

The first Cooperation Agreements were signed with the Municipality of Călărași and the Commune of Roșcani (Anenii Noi rayon), targeting both energy efficiency works in public institutions and concrete support measures for energy-vulnerable households. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to reduce energy losses, improve thermal comfort, and modernize local infrastructure.

Călărași – energy efficiency measures for public institutions and vulnerable households
In Călărași, the works will include:

• Kindergarten “Lăstărel” – thermal insulation of the attic floor, with an estimated investment of 500,000 MDL (80% financed by the MA IMPLIC Project, 20% co-financed by Călărași municipality).

• Up to 25 socially vulnerable households – thermal insulation or replacement of windows and doors, with an average investment of 40,000 MDL per household (90% financed by the MA IMPLIC Project, 10% contribution from households).

Roșcani – reconstruction of kindergarten roof and household support
In Roșcani, the project will cover:

• Kindergarten “Scufița Roșie” – roof reconstruction, thermal insulation of the attic floor and basement, with an estimated investment of 1.8 million MDL (50% financed by the MA IMPLIC Project, 50% co-financed by Roșcani municipality).

• Up to 25 energy-vulnerable households – similar interventions, under the same co-financing conditions.

Planned investments
In the upcoming period, energy efficiency measures will be extended to other communities:

• Telenești – thermal insulation of the walls of Kindergarten “Guguță” (2 million MDL);

• Risipeni (Fălești rayon) – efficiency measures for 25 vulnerable households;

• Călinești (Fălești rayon) – energy efficiency works and finishing works at the Cultural Center, plus interventions in 43 private homes (2 million MDL).

Water supply agreements
In addition to energy efficiency investments, MA IMPLIC has signed three Cooperation Agreements for water supply improvements with the localities of Bădiceni, Copăceni, and Satul Nou, with another to follow in Dângeni.

• Bădiceni – extension of 21.2 km of distribution networks and household connections for ~350 households; total investment: 15.6 million MDL;

• Satul Nou – construction of two new water towers, a 0.9 km adduction pipeline, and design of 26.5 km of distribution networks; investment: 3.47 million MDL;

• Copăceni – project for 13 km of networks, two water towers and two artesian wells; construction of 2.2 km of networks and one water tower with sanitary zone; grant: 2.25 million MDL;

• Dângeni – extension of the water distribution network by ~8 km to connect around 180 households; investment: 7.5 million MDL.

The total value of these agreements amounts to approximately 18.1 million MDL, including contributions from the project, local authorities, and citizens.

Objectives of the “Energy Efficiency and Water Supply” Component

• Improving access to water – through the extension and rehabilitation of networks in four localities (Bădiceni, Dângeni, Copăceni, and Satul Nou), ensuring access to safe drinking water for about 9,500 people.

• Increasing energy efficiency – through thermal insulation, replacement of windows and doors, and modernization of heating systems in public buildings and energy-vulnerable households.

These measures will contribute to reducing energy consumption, increasing comfort and safety for beneficiaries, and improving public infrastructure through transparent investments and responsible partnerships between authorities and citizens.

Towards a more efficient and sustainable future for Moldova’s villages.

The “Energy Efficiency and Water Supply” component is part of the MA IMPLIC Project on civic engagement in local governance, which aims to strengthen local governance and improve people’s access to better public services.

The “MĂ IMPLIC – Phase II” project continues to support the development of rural communities in the Republic of Moldova through investments that bring direct benefits to people. On 18 September 2025, the communes of Risipeni and Călinești in Fălești rayon signed cooperation agreements, paving the way for energy efficiency interventions designed to improve the daily lives of residents and modernize public infrastructure.

In Risipeni, around 25 private households will undergo improvements such as the replacement of windows and doors and thermal insulation of the attic. These measures are expected to increase the energy efficiency of homes by about 30%, reduce heat losses, and lower energy bills. In the near future, a public call will be launched, allowing other residents of the commune to apply and benefit from similar interventions.

In Călinești, the investment focuses on the Cultural House, which also hosts the town hall, library, and other public institutions. Through interior renovations and thermal insulation of the attic floor and socle, the building will become more comfortable and energy-efficient. The value of the grant allocated for this intervention amounts to 45,000 Swiss francs (approximately 900,000 MDL).

Through these interventions, residents of Risipeni and Călinești will benefit from better-insulated homes and public buildings, a higher standard of living, and reduced energy consumption. Bills on energy and heating will become more affordable, while the communities will also contribute to environmental protection by reducing resource losses and emissions.