National secondary legislation
Moldova
Day of Accession
1 May 2010
Status
Contracting Party
The Secretariat’s assessment of a Contracting Party’s compliance with the Energy Community acquis goes beyond the mere adoption of primary legislation. In many cases, it is the adoption of secondary legislation that ensures actual implementation. Moldova must continue with the development and adoption of secondary legislation.
This page displays the national energy legislation that Moldova has adopted to comply with its Treaty obligations. For each key provision of the Energy Community acquis, the tables below provide the corresponding reference to the national legal act transposing that key provision if adopted and provides other relevant details, such as the state of play of compliance. The national bodies responsible for drafting and adopting the relevant legal act are also displayed.
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Electricity
Secondary legislation status: electricity
(last update 17.12.2020)Law on Electricity No. 107 (adopted on 27.05.2016, published 8.7.2016 in the Official Gazette, entered into force 8.7.2016)
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance status adoption / approval drafting Energy sector development strategy on 15 years horizon Article 4(1)(c) Parliament Government Adopted /
The Energy Strategy of Moldova to 2030, OG No 27-30, 05.02.2013- Not updated, needs revision
The Energy Demand Forecast - 5 years term Article 4(1)(d) Government Ministry Not adopted - 2015 Energy Demand Forecast (OG 224-233, 14.08.2015) is the first and last document approved
Report on the monitoring of security of supply Articles 4(1)(m), 4(2)(d), 4(3), 96(13)(c)(d) Government Ministry Adopted /
Decision No 454/2017, 21.06.2017Imposition of Public Service Obligation to Licensed companies Articles (1)(e), 8(1)(f) Government Ministry Adopted /
Decision No 454/2017, 21.06.2017Regulation on authorisation of the construction or rehabilitation of power plants larger than 20 MW Articles 4(1)(g), 20 Government Ministry Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (Decision 436/2004, OG 073, 26.04.2004)
Regulation on tendering for new generation capacities Articles 4(1)(i), 21 Government Ministry Not adopted The requirements for the minimum reserves of fossil fuels for power plants operation Article 4(1)(h) Government Ministry Not adopted Appointment of the central electricity supplier Articles 4(1)(j), 96 (13)(b) Government Ministry Adopted /
Decision 885/2017, 01.11.2017- entry into force 25.03.2018
Appointment of the electricity market operator Article 4(1)(k) Government Ministry Not adopted Regulation for the protection of electricity networks Article 4(1)(l) Government
Ministry Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (Decision 514, OG 59-61, 23.04.2002)
Regulation on emergencies in the electricity market and the contingency plan in emergency situations in the energy market Article 4(1)(m) Government Ministry Not adopted Technical norms that regulates the establishment and operation of power plants, electricity networks and electrical installations of final customers Article 4(1)(o) Government Energy Inspectorate / Ministry Not adopted Regulation on quality of electricity transmission and distribution services Article 7(1)(i) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision 282, 11.11.2016Methodology for calculation, approval and application of tariffs for electricity transmission service Article 7(2)(a) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision 486, 13.12.2017Methodology for calculation, approval and application of tariffs for electricity distribution service Article 7(2)(a) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision 64, 22.02.2018Methodology for calculation of network losses in transmission and distribution network Article 7(1)(i) Energy Regulatory Agency Moldelectrica, distribution system operators Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (ANRE Decision 190/2005, 30.08.2005)
Procedure for submission and examination of license holders' applications for regulated prices and tariffs Article 7(2)(c) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted/
ANRE Decision 286, 17.10.2018Methodology for calculation, approval and application of regulated prices for electricity supplied by the supplier of last resort and by the universal service supplier Article 7(2)(a) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision 65, 23.02.2018Methodology for the calculation of tariffs for operation of closed distribution systems Articles 51(2), 87 Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision 317, 09.11.2018Methodology for calculation of tariffs for ancillary services Article 7(2)(b) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted Methodology for calculation, approval and application of regulated prices for electricity supplied by the central supplier of electricity Article 7(2)(a) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
Decision 483/2017,
13.12.2017Methodology for calculation, approval and application of tariffs for connection to the networks Article 7(2)(a) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted General terms and conditions of electricity supply agreements of the universal service supplier and last resort supplier to end customers Article 7(1)(l) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted Methodology for the calculation, approval and application of regulated tariffs for the service of electricity market operation Article 7(2)(a) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted/
ANRE Decision 395, 01.11.2019Methodology for calculating, approving and applying regulated tariffs for additional services provided by system operators of the electricity sector Articles 3(2)(e), 7(2)(e), 86(1)(e) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted/
ANRE Decision 269, 28.09.2018Methodology for calculation of fees for the imbalances Article 84(7) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency
Adopted / Decision 283/2020, 07.08.2020Certification of Moldelectrica Articles 7(1)(d), 27 Energy Regulatory Agency Moldelectrica Adopted / ANRE Preliminary Decision on certification No.177/2019, 05.06.2019 - For details see Secretariat’s Opinion 06/2019 On Certification Of Moldelectrica
Regulation on procurement of goods, works and services used in the activity of license holders Article 7(1)(m) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
Decision 24/2017, 26.01.2017,Regulation on the development of electric distribution networks Article 45(1) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted Regulation on planning, execution and approval of investments in the energy sector Article 7(1)(n) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
Decision 283//2016, 15.11.2016Regulation on electricity supply Articles 10(1)(2), 68, 72, 73 Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted/
ANRE Decision 169/2019, 31.05.2019Regulation on monitoring of the compliance programs Article 7(1)(r) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
Decision 482/2017, 13.12.2017Procedure on the closed distribution system Articles 50, 51 Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted/
ANRE Decision 48, 11.03.2019Electricity Market Rules Articles 7(3)(a), 81 Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted / Decision 283/2020, 07.08.2020 - Act from previous law still in force (ANRE Decision 212/2015, 09.10.2015)
Rules for switching the electricity supplier Articles 7(4)(c), 71 Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (ANRE Decision 534/2013, 20.11.2013)
Electricity Metering Rules Article 55 Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (ANRE Decision 382/2010, 02.07.2010)
Regulation on submission and publication of data in electricity markets to ENTSO-E Article 8(1)(h) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision 299, 26.07.2017Regulation on reporting to the NRA by the licensees Article 7(1)(s) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (ANRE Decision 478/2012, 05.07.2012)
Technical norms of electricity transmission networks (includes operation of the system and connection to the grid) Article 7(1)(g) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (ANRE Decision 210/2015, 09.10.2015, amending Decision 266/2007, 20.11.2007)
Technical norms of electricity distribution networks (include operation of the network and connection to the grid) Article 7(1)(g) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Not adopted - Act from previous law still in force (ANRE Decision 267/2007, 20.11.2007)
Regulation on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity and congestion management Article 7(1)(f) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision No.424, 22.11.2019Electricity Network Codes Article 53 Energy Regulatory Agency Moldelectrica, distribution system operators Adopted/
ANRE Decision 423/2019, 22.11.2019Regulation on connection to the networks and provision of transmission and distribution services Articles 7(1)(h), 87(1), 86(2) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
ANRE Decision 168/2019, 31.05.2019Procedure on dispatching of the power system Articles 19(8), 52(2)(a), 52(2)(b) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted/
ANRE Decision 316/2018, 09.11.2018TYNDP Article 34(2) Energy Regulatory Agency Moldelectrica Not adopted Procedure on the distribution network development Article 7(1)(o) Energy Regulatory Agency Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted/
ANRE Decision 94, 04.04.20193Y Distribution network development plan Article 45(3) Energy Regulatory Agency distribution system operators Not adopted -
Gas
Secondary legislation status: gas
(last update 10.03.2021)Law on Natural Gas (No 108, 27.05.2016)
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance status adoption / approval drafting Regulation on Emergencies on the Natural Gas Market Articles 4(1)(g), 70(10), 103, 105 Government of the Republic of Moldova Ministry of the Republic of Moldova in charge of energy matters Adopted /
Gov. Decision No 207, 03.04.2019Action Plan for Emergencies on the Natural Gas Market and Nominal Composition of the Emergencies Committee Articles 4(1)(g), 70(10), 103(2), 104, 105 Government of the Republic of Moldova Ministry of the Republic of Moldova in charge of energy matters Adopted /
Gov. Decision No 207, 03.04.2019Regulation on Protection Areas of Natural Gas Networks Articles 4(1)(l), 5(2), 70(9), 79 Government of the Republic of Moldova Ministry of the Republic of Moldova in charge of energy matters Adopted /
Gov. Decision No 1104, 14.11.2018Normative and Technical Acts on the Safety of Objects in the Natural Gas System Articles 4(1)(m), 20(1)(f), 87(6) Government of the Republic of Moldova State Principal Inspectorate on Technical Supervision of Industrial and Dangerous Objects Adopted /
Gov. Decision No 552, 12.07.2017Rules on the Natural Gas Market Articles 7(3)(a)(b), 96 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
Decision Nr. 534/2019,
27.12.2019Regulation on Supply of Natural Gas
Articles 7(1)(o), 7(4)(d), 85, 87 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 113, 19.04.2019Regulation on the Procedure for Switching the Supplier of Natural Gas by End Users Articles 7(4)(c)-(d), 88(1) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 676, 22.08.2014,
Amended ANRE Res 363/2020, 25.09.20
Monitorul Oficial nr.279-284/1049, 30.10.2020Regulation on Planning, Approval and Execution of Investments in the Natural Gas Sector Article 7(1)(q) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 283, 15.11.2016Regulation on Development of Natural Gas Networks Articles 46(1)(h), 49(1) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 138, 05.04.2018Regulation on the Quality of Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Services Articles 7(1)(l), 68 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
Decision Nr. 422,
22.11.2019Methodology for Calculation, Approval and Application of Regulated Tariffs for Natural Gas Transmission Services Articles 7(2)(a), 98(2)(a), 98(3), 99, 100 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted / ANRE Decision No. 535/2019,
27.12.2019- Adopted as part of the Moldovan
Network Code -
Compliant with NC TAR except for Article 35 (existing contracts) and Article 13 (multipliers)
Methodology for Calculation, Approval and Application of Regulated Tariffs for Natural Gas Storage Services Articles 7(2)(a), 98(2)(c), 98(3), 99, 100 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Not adopted,
Deadline: n/a- there is no underground storage in Moldova
Methodology for Calculation, Approval and Application of Regulated Tariffs for Supply of Natural Gas of Last-Resort and Supply of Supply of Natural Gas under Public Service Obligation Articles 7(2)(a), 98(2)(d), 98(3), 99, 100 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Not adopted,
- Adoption procedure yet to be initiated
- The new methodology will apply from 1 January 2020
Methodology for Calculation, Approval and Application of Regulated Tariffs for Ancillary Services (Transmission and Distribution) Articles 7(2)(b), 98(2)(e), 98(3), 99, 100 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 271, 28.09.2018- Approval of tariffs for gas ancillary services for 12 distribution companies, January 15, 2021;
Methodology for Calculation of the Tariff for Operation of the Closed Distribution System Articles 65(1)-(3) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 137, 05.04.2018Regulation on the Procedure for Submission and Examination of Requests for Regulated Tariffs and Prices by License Holders in the Natural Gas Sector Articles 7(2)(c), 9(4), 100(1) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 286, 17.10.2018Requirements for Unbundling of Accounting for Each Type of Business Activities in the Natural Gas Sector Article 7(2)(h) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Not adopted,
Deadline: 08.07.2018- Adoption procedure yet to be initiated
Regulation on the Order for Monitoring the Compliance Programmes Article 7(2)(s) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 482, 13.12.2017Regulation on Metering of Natural Gas for Commercial Purposes Articles 16(6), 69(2) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 385, 12.08.2010Regulation on Procedure for the Procurement of Goods, Works and Services Used in Activities of License Holders in the Natural Gas Sector Articles 7(1)(p), 39(7) National Agency Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 24, 26.01.2017List of Services and Works that May Be Outsourced by License Holders in the Natural Gas Sector
Article 13(5) National Agency Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 233, 27.06.2017Requirements for Provision and Publishing Information by License Holders in the Natural Gas Sector and for Reporting to ANRE Article 7(1)(t)-(u), 15(1)(f), 102(2) National Agency Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Not adopted /
Deadline: 08.07.2018- Draft under preparation, adoption planned Q4 2019
Standard Clauses of Contracts on Supply of Natural Gas of Last-Resort and Supply of Natural Gas under Public Service Obligation Articles 7(1)(o), 85(9), 87(4), 89, 90 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 113, 19.04.2019Natural Gas Network Code Article 67 National Agency Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova transmission system operator for natural gas Adopted /
Decision Nr. 420/2019,
22.11.2019Regulation on the Connection to Natural Gas Networks and the Provision of Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Services Articles 7(1)(k), 62(4) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova transmission system operator for natural gas Adopted /
ANRE Res. No. 112, 19.04.2019,
Amended ANRE Res 362/2020 25.09.2020
Monitorul Oficial nr.279-284/1048 30.10.2020Regulation on the Access to Natural Gas Transmission Networks and Congestion Management
Article 7(1)(i), 71, 72 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova transmission system operator for natural gas Adopted /
ANRE Res. 321, 13.12.2016Regulation on the Access to Storage Facilities and Congestion Management Article 7(1)(i), 71, 72
National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova transmission system operator for natural gas Not adopted,
Deadline: n/a- there is no underground storage in Moldova
Compliance Programme of the Natural Gas Transmission System Operator Articles 24(1)(d), 34, 114(9) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova transmission system operator for natural gas Adopted /
ANRE Res. No 321,
13.12.2016Framework Agreement between the Natural Gas Transmission System Operator and the Compliance Officer Article 34(2), 114(8) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova transmission system operator for natural gas Not adopted,
Deadline: 2 months after TSO certification- Adoption procedure yet to be initiated
Compliance Programme of the Natural Gas Transmission Network Owner Article 28(2)(c) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova owner of the natural gas transmission network Adopted /
Compliance Programme
No. 177, 10.05.2017Compliance Programme of the Natural Gas Distribution System Operator
Article 45, 114(13) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova distribution system operator for natural gas Adopted
Several ANRE Res. (website), 29.07.2017Approval of Compliance Officers of Natural Gas Distribution System Operators Articles 45(2), 114(13) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova distribution system operator for natural gas Adopted /
Several ANRE Res. (website) 26.07.2017, 29.07.2017, 26.09.2017Compliance Programme of the Natural Gas Storage System Operator Article 52(4) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova natural gas storage system operator Not adopted,
Deadline: n/a- there is no underground storage in Moldova
Regulation on the Natural Gas Storage Facility Article 7(1)(j), 53(3), 53(4)(a), 56(3) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova natural gas storage system operator Not adopted,
Deadline: n/a- there is no underground storage in Moldova
Standard Framework Contract on Natural Gas Storage Services Article 53(3) National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova natural gas storage system operator Not adopted,
Deadline: n/a- there is no underground storage in Moldova
Ten-Year Natural Gas Transmission Network Development Plan Article 42 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova transmission system operator for natural gas Not adopted,
Deadline: n/a- Adoption procedure yet to be initiated
Three-Year Natural Gas Distribution Network Development Plan Article 49 National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova distribution system operator for natural gas Not adopted,
Deadline: n/a- Adoption procedure yet to be initiated
Methodology for calcula-tion,approval, application of the regulated tariffs for the gas distribution service
Article 98(2)b, Article 99
National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova
Adopted/ ANRE Decision No. 443/2020
Regulation on closed distribution Systems
Article 64 / 65
National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova
Adopted / ANRE Decision No. 285/2018
Balancing Network Code
Article 67
National Agency for Energy Regulation of the Republic of Moldova
Adopted / ANRE Decision No. 442/2020
- Adopted as part of the Moldovan
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Oil
Secondary legislation status: gas
(last update 26.01.2021)Law No. 461 of 30.07.2001 regarding the oil products market (L461)
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance status adoption / approval drafting Government Decision no. 1027 of 01.10.2001 regarding some measures for the implementation of the Law on the oil products market Articles 13(1), 16(1), 20(5), 22(3), 23(1), 24(4) and 27(1) Government of the Republic of Moldova Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Justice Adopted /
Official Gazette no.120 Art Nr: 1047, 02.10.2001Government Decision No. 1116 of 22.08.2002 - Regulation on the approval of the Regulation regarding the storage and wholesale trade, through automated system, of the identified petroleum products Articles 20 (1-7), 22 (1-3) Government of the Republic of Moldova Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance Adopted /
Official Gazette no. 122-123 Art No:1239, 29.08.2002- compliance concerns
The Government Decision No. 72 of 11.02.2019 regarding the approval of the changes that are operated in some decisions of the Government Articles 5(2-3) Government of the Republic of Moldova n.a. Adopted /
Official Gazette no. 59-65, Art No. 120, 22.02.2019- compliance concerns
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Renewable energy
Secondary legislation status: renewable energy
(last update 28.06.2021)Law on Promotion of Energy from Renewable Sources No. 10/26.02.2016 (Official Gazette No 69-77/25.03.2016), amended with Law No. 35/24.03.2017
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance status adoption / approval drafting National Renewable Energy Action Plan 2013- 2020 Article 9(c)
Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Adopted /
HGO 1073/2013, 27.12.2013Regulation on carrying out tenders for providing the status of eligible producer Article 9(d) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Adopted /
GD 690/2018,
11.07.2018Regulation regarding the confirmation of the status of eligible producer Article 9(d) National Agency for Energy Regulation National Agency for Energy Regulation Adopted /
HANRE 251/2019,
05.07.2019Decision regarding fixed tariffs and ceiling prices for electricity produced from renewable energy sources by producers who will obtain eligible producer status in 2020 Article 9(d)
National Agency for Energy Regulation National Agency for Energy Regulation Adopted /
HANRE 54/2020,
28.02.2020- A new decision should be drafted by the NERA after the approval by the Government of the new Decision on approving the limits of capacity, maximum rates and categories capacity in the field of electrical energy till 2025.
Decision on approving the limits of capacity, maximum rates and categories capacity in the field of electrical energy Article 9(e) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Adopted/
GD 689/2018,
11.07.2018- At the end of 2020 the Government Decision on approving the limits of capacity, maximum rates and categories capacity in the field of electrical energy till 2020 ceased to have legal effect. A new draft Decision by the Ministry is planned to be approved on the second half of 2021.
Decision on appointment of central electricity supplier Articles 9(f), 30, Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Adopted /
HGO 885/2017, 01.11.2017- In 2020 the GD was modified in order to extend the term of validity for the appointed central electricity supplier.
Regulation on the confirmation of the status of eligible producer Article 9(j) National Agency for Energy Regulation National Agency for Energy Regulation Adopted / HANRE251/2019, 05.07.2019
Regulation on sustainability criteria for biofuels and biolquids, implementation and monitoring Article 12(a) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Not adopted - Draft under preparation
Regulation on the qualification and registration of installers of biomass boilers and stoves, solar heating and photovoltaic systems, heat pumps and geothermal systems Article 23(2) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Adopted /
GD 1051/2018,
08.11.2018Dissemination of information on the benefits and practical use of energy from renewable sources to the public Article 13(1)(a) Energy Efficiency Agency Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure Adopted/
GD 45/2019,
30.01.2019- continuous activities
Review of Regulations and Construction Codes introducing measures to increase the share of renewable energy in buildings Article 16(1) Ministry of Regional Development and Constructions Ministry of Regional Development and Constructions, Local Authorities Not adopted - under preparation (part of construction normative package on Energy Performance of Buildings)
Regulation on Guarantees of Origin for the electricity produced from renewable sources Articles 14(1)(a), 31 National Energy Regulatory Agency
National Energy Regulatory AgencyAdopted /
HANRE 376/2017,
28.09.2017
Decision on the approval of mandatory clauses of the contract for electricity acquisition of electricity produced from renewable sources Article 14(1)(c) National Energy Regulatory Agency National Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
HANRE 252/2019,
05.07.2019Methodology on setting the feed-in tariff prices for small producers and of ceiling prices used in auctions Articles 14(2), 14(1)(f),(g), 10(j) National Energy Regulatory Agency National Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
HANRE 375/2017,
28.09.2017- A new decision should be drafted by the NERA after the approval by the Government of the new Decision on approving the limits of capacity, maximum rates and categories capacity in the field of electrical energy till 2025.
Methodology on setting the feed-in tariff prices for small producers and of ceiling prices used in auctions Article 14(1)(d) National Energy Regulatory Agency National Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
HANRE 283/2020
regarding the approval of the rules of the electricity market, 07.08.2020HANRE 483/2017 on the approval of the Methodology on calculation, approval and application of regulated prices for the electricity supplied by the central electricity supplier, 13.12.2017
Regulation on the connection to the power grid and supply of transport and distribution services
Article 28(3) National Energy Regulatory Agency National Energy Regulatory Agency Adopted /
HANRE 168/2019, 31.05.2019Law on Promotion of Energy from Renewable Sources No. 10/26.02.2016 (Official Gazette No 69-77/25.03.2016), amended with Law No. 35/24.03.2017
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Energy efficiency
Secondary legislation status: energy efficiency
(last update 31.08.2020)Law on energy efficiency No 139 (LoEE), 19.07.2018
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance
statusadoption / approval drafting Annual report on implementation of EED Article 24(1) of the Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
1st EED Annual Report, 31.08.2017,
2nd EED Annual Report, 04.07.2018
3rd EED Annual Report, 19.10.2019
4th EED Annual Report, 22.07.2020- Fourth Annual Report under the Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency was submitted to the Energy Community Secretariat in July 2020
National Program on Energy Efficiency 2011-2020 Article 16 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision No 833, 10.11.2011National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2019-2021 Articles 6(1), 30(5)
Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
GD No 698,
27.12.2019Regulation on energy audit
Articles 9(1) (f), 10(1)(c) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Adopted /
Decision No 884, 27.11.2012- sets the obligatory content of the energy audit report and describes mandatory steps for energy auditing
- currently under revision, to be replaced by the new Regulation on energy auditors and energy audit, in order to meet the provisions of the 2018 EE Law
Regulation on energy auditors authorisation Articles 9(1) 9f), 10(1)(c)
Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Adopted /
Decision No 885, 17.11.2012- sets mandatory criteria and requirements for energy auditors, creates the needed legal framework for authorising energy auditors
- currently under revision, to be replaced by the new Regulation on energy auditors and energy audit, in order to meet the provisions of the 2018 EE Law
Methodology for energy audit cost calculation Article 11 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Adopted /
Decision No 924, 12.12.2012- sets the algorithm for energy audits cost calculation
- currently under revision, to be replaced by the new Regulation on energy auditors and energy audit, in order to meet the provisions of the 2018 EE Law
Regulation on energy services provision Articles 7 and 21 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Adopted /
Decision No 1093, 31.12.2013- creates the legal framework for energy services provision
Methodology on energy savings calculation Article 25 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Not adopted -
NCM M from 01.02.2016 was amended in 2019, with the technical support of the Secretariat. The approval planned for 2020.
Energy auditor code of conduct Article 13 Energy Efficiency Agency
Energy Efficiency AgencyAdopted /
Order No 87, 31.10.2012- Energy Efficiency Agency is monitoring the compliance of energy auditors activity with the provisions of the Code of conduct
- currently under revision, to be replaced by the new Regulation on energy auditors and energy audit, in order to meet the provisions of the 2018 EE Law
Guidelines on training
and examination of the specialists in energy auditing matterArticle 12 Energy Efficiency Agency Energy Efficiency Agency Adopted /
Order No 86, 31.10.2012- describes all steps and procedures to be followed by a special Commission created under EEA for energy auditors training and examination
Program on energy efficiency obligation scheme implementation for 2019-2020 Articles 8(7), 30(8) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Not adopted /
suspended- The NEEAP 2019-2021 provides an inventory of all ongoing „alternative” measures able to contribute towards reaching the energy savings under EEO scheme (at least by 2020). Therefore, the adoption of the Program on energy efficiency obligation scheme implementation for 2019-2020 is suspended
Program for the renovation of buildings owned and occupied by central governmental authorities for the period 2020-2022 Articles 14(5), 30(8) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Adopted
GD no 371/2020, 10.06.2020Long-term strategy for mobilizing investments in the renovation of the national building stock Article 7(1) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Not adopted - The document is drafted, adoption is pending
Methodology to determine the obligated parties’ contribution Article 8(9) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Not adopted - to be adopted in 2020
Regulation on energy audit in large enterprise Article 30 (8)(b) Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova and Energy Efficiency Agency Not adopted - to be adopted in 2020
Law on energy efficiency No 139 (LoEE), 19.07.2018 Secondary legislation status: energy efficiency
(last update 01.09.2020)Law on the Energy Performance of Buildings No 128/2018 (LoEPoB), 19.07.2018
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance
statusadoption / approval drafting Minimum energy performance requirements for buildings Articles 9, 11,12,13, 19 Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
NCM M.01.04: 2016 "Methodology for calculating the optimal levels in terms of costs, minimum requirements for energy performance of buildings and their elements"
NCM M.01.01: 2016 „Energy performance of buildings. Minimum energy performance requirements for buildingsMethodology for calculating the energy performance of buildings Articles 10,16 Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
NCM M 01.02.2016
"Energy performance of buildings. Methodology for calculating the energy performance of buildings "-
NCM M from 01.02.2016 was amended in 2019, with the technical support of the Secretariat. The approval planned in 2020.
Methodology to calculate the minimum amount of energy from renewable sources
Article 14 Government of Moldova (partially)
Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure (partially)Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted - Draft under preparation
- With the support of the Secretariat in the framework of the EU4Energy, specific requirements for RES use in buildings were developed as part of the activity on revision of the min. energy performance requirements
National Action Plan for rising the number of Nearly Zero Energy Consumption Buildings Article 15 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Not adopted -
Draft under preparation
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The Energy Efficiency Agency launched the procurement procedure for the elaboration of the document.
Regulation on the procedure for the certification of the energy performance of buildings and building units Article 17
Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision No 896, 21.07.2016Regulation on periodic inspection of the heating systems Articles 23, 24 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision No 1103/ 2018, 14.11.2018National information system in the field of energy efficiency of buildings Article 27 Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted
- Draft under preparation with the support of the technical assistance provided in the framework of the “Moldova Energy Efficiency Project” – an EIB, EBRD and NIP funded project.
Regulation on accreditation of the buildings energy performance evaluators and HVAC inspectors Article 30 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted
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A draft Regulation completed. The public consultation should start in the second half of 2020.
Independent control systems for energy performance certificates and inspection reports
Article 28 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted
- Draft under preparation: should be part of the Regulation on the authorization
Practical building code on designing the thermal protection of buildings Article 23 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Adopted /
CP E.04.05:2017,
Order No. 223, 30.10.2017MNC on designing the thermal protection of buildings Article 23 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Adopted /
NCM E.04.01:2017,
Order no. 301, 22.11.2017Practical building code on designing the thermal insulation of pipes and equipment Article 23 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Adopted /
NCM G.04.08:2018, Order no. 488, 15.10.2018Practical building code on designing passive houses Article 13 Government of Moldova
Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure MoldovaNot adopted
MNC on designing high efficiency alternative systems in new buildings Article 13 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted MNC on designing, execution and maintenance of technical systems of buildings Article 13 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted
Practical building code on improving the energy performance of existing buildings technical systems Article 13 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted Practical building code on designing and installing of energy metering systems and sub-metering systems Article 13 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted Practical building code on designing nearly zero energy buildings Article 13 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted - Draft under preparation with support of an expert contracted under the technical support Programme ”STARS” (financed by EU Commission and to be developed in 2020).
Template for the standard report on regular inspections of systems Articles 24 and 26
Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy of and Infrastructure Moldova Not adopted - There are two references in the Government Decisions on conditioning and heating systems’ inspection providing for the use of following standards when preparing and issuing reports: SM SR EN 15240 – inspection of conditioning systems and SM SR EN 15378 – inspection of heating systems
Law on the Energy Performance of Buildings No 128/2018 (LoEPoB), 19.07.2018
Secondary legislation status: energy efficiency
(last update 01.09.2020)Law on energy labelling of energy related-product No 44 (LoEL), 27.03.2014
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance
statusadoption / approval drafting Regulations on energy labelling requirements for energy-related products Article 4
Government of Moldova Government of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014
amended by Decision 688,
11.07.2018Regulation on energy labelling of household dishwashers Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of household refrigerating appliances Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of household washing machines Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of televisions Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of air conditioners Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of household tumble driers Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of electrical lamps and luminaires Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of Domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
Decision 1003,10.12.2014Regulation on energy labelling of vacuum cleaners Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
GD. no. 688,11.07.2018 on amending GD. no. 1003,10.12.2014Regulation with regard to the energy labelling of space heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar devices Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
GD. no. 688,11.07.2018 on amending GD. no. 1003, 10.12.2014Regulation with regard to the energy labelling of water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar devices Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted /
GD. no. 688,11.07.18 on amending GD. no. 1003, 10.12.2014Regulation on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters Article 4 Government of Moldova Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova Adopted / GD. no. 688,11.07.2018 on amending GD. no. 1003 10.12.2014 .
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Infrastructure
Secondary legislation status: infrastructure
(last update 04.03.2021)Law on Electricity, Law on Natural Gas, Law on Energy
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance status adoption / approval drafting Regulation on quality of electricity transmission and distribution services Articles 7(1) , 54 of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
ANRE Decision no. 282, 11.11.2016Methodology for calculation, approval and application of tariffs for electricity transmission service Articles 7(2) and 87 of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
Decision No. 486, 13.12.2017Methodology for calculation, approval and application of tariffs for electricity distribution service Articles 7(2) and 87 of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
Decision No. 64, 22.02.2018Methodology for calculation of network losses in transmission and distribution network ANRE Methodology for calculation, approval and application of tariffs for connection to the networks Regulation on the development of electric distribution networks Articles 8(1), 45(1) and 96(23) of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted / Decision Nr. 94, 04.04.2019 Technical norms of electricity transmission networks (includes operation of the system and connection to the grid) Article 7(1) of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
Decision No. 168/2019, 31.05.2019Technical norms of electricity distribution networks (include operation of the network and connection to the grid) Articles 5(1), 7 of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
Decision Nr. 267,
20.11.2007Regulation on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity and congestion management Regulation (EC) no 714/2009 Article 7(1)(f) of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
Decision Nr. 424,
22.11.2019Electricity Network Codes Articles 53(4), 96(8) of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
Decision Nr. 423,
22.11.2019Regulation on connection to the networks and provision of transmission and distribution services Methodology for calculating payments for the development, modernization, operation and / or maintenance of energy infrastructure objects of strategic importance Article 30(4) of the Law on Energy ANRE Adopted /
Decision No. 95, 04.04.2019Regulation on the dispatching management of the electric power system Articles 19(8) and 96 of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
ANRE Decision no. 316/018, 9.11.2018Regulation on investment planning, approval and execution Article 7(1) of the Law on Natural Gas, Article 7(1) of the Law on Electricity ANRE Adopted /
Decision no. 283, 15.11.2016 -
Environment
Secondary legislation status: environment
(last update 02.03.2020)Law on Environmenta Impact Assessment (No. 86, 29.05.2014 as amended by LP 185 of 21.09.17, MO 371-382 / 27.10.17 art.632; in force 27.10.17)
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance status adoption / approval drafting
Approval of the Guide regarding the execution of the procedures regarding the environmental impact assessmentArticle 29(3) Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and the Environment Adopted /
Ord. No 1, 04.01.2019Access to environmental information, related to the regulatory procedure, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on public access to environmental information n/a Government Government Adopted /
Dec. No 1467, 30.12.2016Regarding the mechanism of public consultation with civil society in the decsion-making process n/a Government Government Adopted /
Dec. No 967, 09.08.2016On the approval of the Regulation regarding the training of the public in the elaboration and adoption of environmental decisions n/a Government Government Adopted /
Dec. 72, 25.01.2000 -
Statistics
Secondary legislation status: statistics
(last update 26.01.2021)Law No. 93 on official statistics (26.05.2017)
Law on ratification of accession to EnC Treaty 117-XVIII of 23.12.2009Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status adoption / approval drafting Strategy of Development of National Statistical System 2016-2020 Articles 21, 22, Chapter VIII Government National Bureau of Statistics
Adopted /
Government Decision No. 1451, 30.12.2016Methodology of annual and monthly energy statistical indicators and the prices in energy Law on ratification of EnC Treaty
National Bureau of Statistics
National Bureau of Statistics
Adopted /
Board of NBS, 23.12.2014Program of official statistics 2018
Article 11(1) Government National Bureau of Statistics Adopted annually /
Government Decision No. HG 636,
27.12.2019Classification and nomenclature Article 26 National Bureau of Statistics National Bureau of Statistics National Bureau of Statistics website Metadata for energy balance Law on ratification of EnC Treaty National Bureau of Statistics National Bureau of Statistics NBS Metadata for energy balance, 19.01.2017 Quality policy Articles 5(3), 21-22 National Bureau of Statistics National Bureau of Statistics Adopted /
Board of NBS, 29.06.2017Quality reporting Article 30(2) National Bureau of Statistics National Bureau of Statistics Adopted, submitted / displayed on EUROSTAT database Law No. 93 on official statistics (26.05.2017)
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Climate change
Secondary legislation status: climate change (last update 19.12.2019)
Law on Environmenta Impact Assessment (No. 86, 29.05.2014 as amended by LP185 of 21.09.17, MO371-382 / 27.10.17 Art. 632; in force 27.10.17)
Legal act Primary legal basis Bodies in charge Adoption / validity status Comments / compliance
statusadoption / approval drafting Low Emission Strategy up to 2030 and action plan for its implementation Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Adopted /
Decision No. 1470, 30.12.2016- compliant with MMR Regulation
The National Development
Strategy “Moldova 2030”Government of Moldova State Chancellery, UNDP, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Moldova; Parliament & civil society Not adopted - Draft under preparation with support of UNDP
National Climate Change
Adaptation Strategy and Action
Plan by 2020Parliament Decision No. 404-XIII, 16.03.1995,
Law No. 29-XV, 13.02.2003Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment, UNDP, other ministries Adopted / Government Decision No. 1009, 10.12.2014
- to implement UNFCC, mechanisms and provisions of the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCC
Regulation on the Organization and Functioning of the National Monitoring and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and other Information relevant to Climate Change Article 15 of the Law on Environmental Protection Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Adopted / Regulation, 02/2019
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partial transposition of Regulation (EU) 525/2013, contains provisions on policies, measures and projections
Low Emissions Capacity Building Programme in the Republic of Moldova Government of Moldova UNDP, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Office, European Union, Federal Ministry of Environment Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of Germany, Australian Government Approved /
Decision,14.12.2016- UNDP's LECB Final Project Report
Government Decision on establishment of the mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change
Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Not adopted - Draft under preparation
Government Decision on the establishment of a mechanism for the coordination of activities in the field of climate change Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Not adopted - Draft under preparation
Regulation on the commercial regime and the regulation of the use of halogenated hydrocarbons that destroy the ozone layer Law No. 1515-XII on the protection of the environment Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Adopted / Law, 14.02.2002, Amended, 24.05.2018 Halogenated Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Suppression Program for 2016-2040 and the Action Plan for its implementation in 2016-2020 Parliament Decision no. 966-XIII of July 24, 1996 regarding the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the Convention for the protection of the ozone layer and the Protocol on substances that destroy the ozone layer (OG 1996, no. 54-55, Article 528) Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Adopted /
Decision, 13.07.2016- Sets out the goals, objectives and actions necessary to create an integrated system of regulation, management, supervision and control of the use of hydrochloro-fluorocarbons, for the fulfilment of the commitments in accordance with international treaties
Regulation on the measures to reduce the emissions from the air conditioning systems of the vehicles Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Adopted /
Decision, 14.11.2016- partial transposition of Regulation (EC) 842/2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases
Rules for calculating the greenhouse gas of biofuels, bioliquids and their fossils fuel comparators Government of Moldova Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Adopted /
Decision, 27.02.2019- transposes the Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) Not adopted
- Adoption procedure yet to be initiated