1,611 families replaced old household appliances with new energy-efficient ones in the first 2026 session of the EcoVoucher program
Within the first session of the Household Appliance Voucher Program (EcoVoucher) this year, 1,611 vouchers were used by households in the Republic of Moldova to replace old appliances with new, energy-efficient ones.
Thus, beneficiary families purchased 726 refrigerators and 846 washing machines. Beneficiaries used vouchers worth 6,000 MDL, covering up to 70% of the cost of new appliances — refrigerators with energy efficiency classes A, B, C and D, as well as class A washing machines. All equipment complies with energy efficiency criteria and European Conformity (CE) standards.
“The program’s results confirm the population’s continued interest in the EcoVoucher initiative, as well as an increasingly clear orientation towards consumption choices based on energy efficiency and household budget optimization. Families not only gain access to modern and energy-efficient appliances but also benefit from increased comfort and improved quality of life,” said Ion Muntean, Director of the National Center for Sustainable Energy.
The beneficiaries of this session include 1,105 families with minor children and 294 elderly people over 63 years of age. In addition, 212 vouchers were used by beneficiaries with severe disabilities. The selection of households was based on eligibility criteria and data from the compensatii.gov.md platform. In this edition, a new category was introduced — 10% of the total vouchers were allocated to persons with severe disabilities.
“Through the EcoVoucher programme, the European Union supports families across the Republic of Moldova to lower their energy bills and improve everyday living conditions. Replacing old appliances with energy-efficient ones is a simple step that strengthens energy resilience, reduces emissions, and advances Moldova’s green transition,” said Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova..
“Each voucher used represents a concrete step towards more efficient energy use and a more sustainable future for all. Through this programme, we support households in the Republic of Moldova to adopt smart solutions, purchase more energy-efficient equipment, and reduce their monthly energy costs. As a result, families use more efficient appliances, consume less energy, and actively contribute to environmental protection, including through the responsible recycling of old equipment,” said Viorel Albu, implementation manager at GIZ Moldova.
The EcoVoucher program was launched in 2024 to support vulnerable households in reducing electricity costs by replacing inefficient appliances with modern ones aligned with European efficiency and compliance standards. According to data from the National Center for Sustainable Energy, since its launch 41,644 large household appliances have been replaced.
For more details about the EcoVoucher Program, visit the official CNED website or call the Green Line 0 8005 5005.
The EcoVoucher program was developed by the Government of the Republic of Moldova with the support of the European Union. This edition of the Household Appliance Voucher Program is implemented by the National Center for Sustainable Energy under the project “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Moldova” (E4M). E4M is implemented by GIZ together with the Government of the Republic of Moldova, funded by the Government of Germany and co-financed by the European Union, Norway, and Denmark. The current EcoVoucher program is funded by the European Union.
