New grant programme for energy-efficient home renovation launched
The Government of the Republic of Moldova is offering citizens a new and significant funding opportunity for the modernization of individual homes. Casa Verde – a grant-based financing product for energy-efficient renovations – was officially launched today nationwide.
Casa Verde is part of the Residential Energy Efficiency Fund of Moldova (MREEF), funded by the state budget. The financing product aims to facilitate public access to resources needed to implement energy-efficiency measures in residential buildings. Through Casa Verde, the government encourages investments in sustainable housing, thereby helping to reduce energy consumption, lower household bills, and protect the environment.
“A large part of the housing stock in Moldova was built without considering energy efficiency standards, which means a significant amount of energy is simply wasted. For the first time, the state is investing in the energy efficiency of residential buildings, in order to reduce consumption and, consequently, household bills,” stated Dorin Junghietu, Minister of Energy.
Casa Verde benefits from financial and technical assistance from international partners. The European Union and Germany, through the “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Moldova” (E4M) project implemented by GIZ Moldova, supported the development of the digital platform feerm.md, through which citizens can apply for the program and find relevant information on the energy-rehabilitation process.
“Energy sustainability is one of the key priorities of the European Union’s assistance to Moldova. Through Casa Verde, families with minor children across Moldova will gain equal access to efficient solutions, promoting a real shift in how energy is consumed in households,” stated Solomon Ioannou, Representative of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.
Casa Verde offers beneficiaries non-reimbursable funding of up to MDL 200,000 for a wide range of energy-efficiency works. These include thermal insulation of external walls, roofs, and floors to reduce heat loss and maintain optimal indoor comfort.
The program also supports upgrading heating and ventilation systems, including installing energy-efficient boilers and heat-recovery ventilation systems to ensure lower energy consumption and healthier indoor air.
Additionally, households that have already implemented basic efficiency measures are eligible for funding to install other high-performance equipment or renewable-energy systems, such as solar panels and battery storage.
“This is an entirely new instrument for Moldova, born of ongoing effort and strong collaboration with international development partners. The initiative offers a practical and affordable solution to reduce household energy bills and encourages widespread adoption of modern energy-efficiency technologies,” said Ion Muntean, Director of the National Centre for Sustainable Energy (CNED).
“Energy efficient homes reduce energy consumption, lower costs and foster better living conditions for Moldovan citizens. With Casa Verde, we supported the development of a digital platform that
ensures a transparent and fair access to the government’s financing program for everyone,” said Verena Zell, Head of Development Cooperation with Moldova, German Embassy in Chisinau.
Applicants will submit their files online via the feerm.md platform, where they can access useful information, identify authorized providers, and track the financing stages. The entire process will be monitored step by step by CNED specialists, and grants will be disbursed only after the final acceptance of work.
The FEERM program is implemented by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, supported financially by the European Union and delivered by the National Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Ministry of Energy. It is backed through the “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Moldova” (E4M) project, carried out by GIZ in partnership 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 National Centre for Sustainable Energy (CNED) is a public institution under the Ministry of Energy, tasked with coordinating and organizing activities to implement state policies in its areas of responsibility, including attracting and managing financial resources for funding and promoting projects and programs in an environmentally and climate-friendly manner, contributing to the country’s energy security.
