Strengthened Energy Security
Moldova Energy Security Activity
Implementer: Tetra Tech ES, Inc.
Project Period: 03/04/2022 - 09/30/2026
Projected Budget: $144.78 million
The Moldova Energy Security Activity (MESA) will support the Government of Moldova's efforts to strengthen and diversify the country’s energy sector, building long-term energy security that supports Moldova’s sovereignty and economic growth. MESA will be implemented in strong cooperation and coordination with the Moldovan Government, private sector and other energy actors aiming at: (1) improving the physical and market integration of Moldova’s energy system with Europe, 2) increasing renewable energy integration and enhancing climate change resilience, and 3) attracting investment in domestic power generation and energy efficiency.
Enhancing Stability and Technical Expertise in European and Eurasian Energy Markets (ESTEEM)/Moldova
Implementer: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
Project Period: 05/01/2024--5/01/2026
Projected Budget: $1,500,000
ESTEEM provides technical assistance throughout the Europe and Eurasia (E&E) region to increase regional cooperation and energy security by providing support to energy regulators. ESTEEM/Moldova activity will support Moldova’s National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) in improving the regulatory framework and the capacity of ANRE with the ongoing challenges related to electricity and gas market development, integration, and monitoring processes, as well as electricity market coupling with Romania.
Investments in Developing Energy Assets (IDEA)
Implementer: Black&Veach
Project Period: 08/31/2023 - 09/01/2027
Projected Budget: $3,565,464
The IDEA activity provides technical support in ensuring that the energy infrastructure projects implemented by USAID in Moldova are successful, financially and technically viable, and environmentally sustainable. The activity supports the preparation and review of technical designs and analyses, feasibility studies, environmental and social impact assessments, risk assessments, of various energy infrastructure projects considered by USAID/Moldova.
Connect for Growth (C4G)
Implementer: RTI
Project Period: 09/30/2022 - 10/30/2024
Projected Budget: $4,700,000
The C4G activity provides technical assistance throughout the Europe and Eurasia (E&E) region to increase energy security and regional cooperation by providing support to energy sector institutions in (1) developing energy markets and improving the legal and regulatory environment; (2) advancing energy diversification and efficiency; and (3) making energy systems more resilient.