”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
Project goal and objectives
Project objective: Contributing to the consolidation of energy security in Moldova by increasing energy efficiency and stimulating the development of renewable sources through key international projects. Also, the Energy Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for Energy will also advise and consult on other energy topics beyond the scope of Technical Assistance.
Donor: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Moldova
Project duration: 2022-2024
Key project activities:
supporting the Government's institutional capacities in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy sources;
supporting the Ministry in promoting and developing an Energy Efficiency Fund for the residential sector;
improving the legal framework in the field of energy efficiency of the energy performance of buildings and the exploitation of renewable energy sources;
implementing information campaigns that will aim to increase public awareness of investment opportunities in energy efficiency and renewable sources.
The project will be implemented by the Independent Think-Tank "Expert-Grup", in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Moldova.
News & releases
Thermal Retrofit of Bălți's Tallest Residential Block Brings Energy Bill Savings of Up to 50%
Monday, 8 September 2025
Early Movers: Thermal Retrofit of Bălți's Tallest Building, a Model of Energy Efficiency for Moldova
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
“The First Swallow/Mover” in Bălți: Residents of the City’s Tallest 16-Storey Residential Building Will Be Able to Save Up to 30% on Bills
Friday, 1 November 2024
10 of the homeowners' associations in the “Primele Rândunele” project implemented by Expert-Grup have received free energy audit reports for the apartment blocks they manage
Friday, 12 May 2023
“Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency in Apartment Buildings” Discussed at the Third Training Session of the “Early Movers” Project
Thursday, 23 March 2023
We continue to train the Homeowners' Associations enrolled in the “Early Movers” project on good practices and legislative updates on condominium management
Friday, 10 March 2023
10 Homeowners' Associations to Receive Energy Audits of Their Apartment Buildings
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Expert-Grup organized a new training for Tenant Associations registered in the ”Early Movers” project
Monday, 20 February 2023
Approximately 40 tenant associations in the country were trained on the possibilities of obtaining financing within the ”Early Movers” project
Monday, 5 December 2022
Expert Grup in partnership with MIRD with the support of the Dutch Government will contribute to strengthening energy security, increasing energy efficiency and stimulating the development of renewable sources in Moldova
Friday, 5 August 2022
Project video materials
Early Movers: Thermal Rehabilitation of Bălți's Tallest Building – a National First
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Early Movers: 16-storey block in Bălți fully retrofitted for thermal efficiency – a first and a national model
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
VIDEO | “The Early Mover” in Bălți. Residents of a high-rise block will be able to save 30% on their bills
Friday, 1 November 2024
