Moldova: almost 40,000 vouchers redeemed to replace old bulbs and appliances in EU-funded efficiency drive

A total of 39,084 vouchers were redeemed in Moldova as part of the ‘Rabla for household appliances’ programme, for replacing old light bulbs and household appliances with new and energy-efficient ones.

The pilot programme, with a total estimated budget near €5.34 million, was made possible by funding from the European Union through the ‘Addressing the impacts of the energy crisis’ programme, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The programme aims to help vulnerable households to reduce their electricity costs by replacing old appliances with new, energy-efficient ones, aligning with the government’s efforts to enhance energy efficiency in the residential sector.

The programme provided financial support, in the form of vouchers, covering up to 80% of the cost of a refrigerator, electric stove, or washing machine, as well as free vouchers worth 500 lei for the purchase of LED bulbs.

As a result, vulnerable families acquired 7,246 large household appliances (3,819 refrigerators, 3,391 washing machines and 36 electric stoves) and 303,336 LED bulbs using the vouchers. Additionally, the programme facilitated the recycling of 7,246 old and worn-out appliances.

After the conclusion of the pilot programme, it will be taken over and further implemented by the National Centre for Sustainable Energy on the ecovoucher.md platform.

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