The National Crisis Management Commission approved these measures to reduce electricity consumption, especially during peak hours—from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The commission's decision also calls for the shutdown of fountains, storefront displays, and decorative, architectural, and advertising lighting inside and outside buildings, with the exception of sign lighting during business hours. The operation of escalators during peak hours must be restricted. Enterprises with energy-intensive production processes that use electric furnaces, electric arc welding equipment, and smelting equipment must shift their peak loads outside the specified peak consumption periods. Water supply and sewage operators are instructed to adjust the operation of storage tank pumps to minimize electricity consumption during peak hours. Central and local authorities must also reduce energy consumption without compromising public safety or the operation of essential services. Power outages at medical facilities are prohibited, except in cases of major emergencies; in such cases, power must be restored to these facilities on a priority basis. In residential buildings and other buildings with elevators, building managers are required to post notices recommending that residents avoid using elevators from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.the risk of them stopping during power outages. In accordance with the commission's decision, media service providers and broadcast license holders must broadcast informational materials on the efficient use of electricity and fuel during peak viewing hours ("Save electricity during peak hours — from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to pay less and avoid the risk of outages" or "Use electricity and fuel efficiently"). As a reminder, a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors has been in effect in Moldova since September 26. // 28.09.2026 — InfoMarket.