The Republic of Moldova could save 820 million lei annually if all the household appliances are of a high energy efficiency class, shows a study of the impact of the use of energy efficient equipment by the population conducted by the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, IPN reports, quoting a press release of the Ministry.

According to the Ministry, the use of energy efficient domestic appliances has not only a financial impact, but also an environmental impact and in time will also result in the reduction of the country’s dependence on imported energy resources.

“The demand for electrical energy increases annually and the Republic of Moldova 74% depends on imported energy resources. This dependence generates a big risk to the country’s energy security. The optimization of energy consumption is an immediate solution that would reduce this risk. As the domestic households account for 42% of the annual consumption of energy, the buying of energy efficient electrical appliances is a good solution for the consumer and also for the state” said Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Sergiu Railean.

As from 2014, the domestic appliances sold on the national market must be accompanied by a label of the energy efficiency class. The sellers are obliged to provide the consumers with detailed information about the power and daily and annual consumption of an electrical appliance.