Moldova is looking for offers to buy electricity and gas at the lowest possible prices and welcomes any help to overcome the energy crisis as soon as possible. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Infrastructure Andrei Spanu during an event on energy diversification and security held in Bucharest.

Identifying low-priced offers is for Spanu a short-term goal. In the long run, it is planned to reduce bills through energy efficiency measures. To achieve this, work is underway on a 75 million euro energy efficiency program for public buildings. At the same time, support is provided for energy efficiency and investments in various renewable energy sources at local level through the “European Village” Program. Representatives of the energy sector are looking for financial resources for energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy for residential buildings, the official said.

Earlier today, the Commission for Emergencies decided to extend the deadline for electricity procurement by the state company Energocom for the period of June based on direct negotiations. Also, a contract for the purchase of natural gas for 24,500,000 cubic meters will be signed between Energocom and Moldovagaz at the same price as in March and April.