The project "Efficient public lighting in Calarasi-Firefly in the heart of forests", implemented by the Calarasi Town Hall in partnership with IDIS "Viitorul". The project is funded by the European Union through the European programme “Covenant of Mayors – Demonstration Projects (CoM-DeP)”, part of the EU4Energy initiative. The energy efficiency project in Calarasi includes the installation of a 21 kilometer lighting network and the architectural lighting of two public buildings. As a result, the project will provide a real economy of € 6,500 per year, reduce CO2 emissions and maintenance and operating costs.

- To increase the efficiency of the public lighting and citizens’ safety in Călărași.
- Modernization of the public lighting system in order to reduce CO2 emissions, operational costs and to increase the comfort, safety of the citizens and visitors of Calarasi Town.
- Strengthening professional capacities in the field of energy efficiency of the local administration.
- Increasing public awareness to promote energy efficiency.

- Street lighting system renovated (about 21 km), mainly all central part of the town.
- Architectural lighting for the Museum of History and Ethnography in Calarasi.
- Increased touristic attractiveness of the town (3-5% annually).
- Reduced maintenance and operational costs for a street lighting system by about 6,500 Euro/year (35%) per year (84% theoretical scenario).

The project will achieve the following quantitative results:
- about 21 km, 95% of the central part of the town modernized.
- a reduction of energy consumption by 26 MWh/year (469 MWh/year theoretical scenario).
- a reduction of CO2 emissions by 5 tCO2/year (88 tCO2/year theoretical scenario).
- two buildings illuminated with architectural lighting.
- by 7 % less infractions each year (at least 8-10 infractions less each year).
- reduced operational and maintenance costs with about 6,500 Euro/year (35%) per year (84% theoretical scenario).
- increased touristic attractiveness of the town (3-5% annually).
- one energy management system implemented.
- one energy manager employed.

Energy management system will be implemented according to the principles of ISO 50001 standard. The energy management system will cover all relevant energy sectors administrated by the mayoralty (not only street lighting system). Implementation of the Energy management system will influence positively the energy policy at local level. To be noted that in Moldova there are no mayoralties with an energy management system implemented.

Qualitative results: Increased level of safety and comfort for citizens and visitors; Easy handling software for the street lighting system; The street lighting system is operated with maximum efficiency. Ensured the sustainability of the action; incorporated the energy saving practices in all relevant energy consuming sectors; Increased level of organizational culture in project preparation and implementation in energy efficiency field.