Electricity
Moldova Will Not Resume Purchasing Electricity from the Moldovan State Power Plant — Ministry of Energy
Moldova's Ministry of Energy stated that, under the current circumstances, a return to purchasing electricity from the Moldovan State Power Plant is not being considered. The ministry attributes this to changes in the economics of production, technical limitations, and additional risks associated with sanctions and new energy market regulations.
Energocom Fully Met Moldova's Electricity Demand on August 14
As of August 14, Energocom had purchased a total of 9,640 MWh of electricity and fully met Moldova's electricity demand for the day
Moldova Will Impose VAT and Excise Taxes on Imports of Certain Goods into Transnistria
Moldova is preparing a phased change to the tax regime for a number of goods imported into Transnistria: in the first phase, the new rules will apply to a limited list of products, and the list will then be expanded. The authorities hope to gradually level the playing field for businesses and reduce existing exemptions; however, the details of the reform and its implications for the market will only become clear once the full text of the draft is available.
Energocom Fully Met Moldova's Electricity Demand on August 12
As of August 12, Energocom had purchased a total of 10,297 MWh of electricity and fully met Moldova's electricity demand for the day
The Ministry of Energy may revise the schedule for inspecting electronic electricity meters
The Energy Ministry is weighing changes to the inspection timetable for electronic electricity meters as part of a broader effort to modernize regulations and curb costs in the power sector. The proposal, discussed with regulators and other agencies, could ease expenses for network operators and potentially feed through to lower charges for consumers, but the final impact will depend on the outcome of the review.
Energocom Fully Met Moldova's Electricity Demand on August 11
As of August 11, Energocom had purchased a total of 10,996 MWh of electricity and fully met Moldova's electricity demand for the day
Moldova has fully met its electricity needs through commercial purchases
As of August 10, Moldova's electricity needs are fully met through commercial purchases – Energocom
On August 7, Moldova ensured full coverage of electricity consumption
There will be no electricity shortage in Moldova on August 7, as Energocom has secured the amount of electricity needed to meet demand
In Moldova, starting in 2027, preferential VAT rates on gas and electricity will be subject to caps
Moldova is preparing changes to the tax regime for energy resources: the plan is to maintain the preferential VAT rate on gas and electricity starting in 2027, but only within established consumption limits. The draft also provides for separate rules for certain types of fuel and utility services, and consumption exceeding the established limits will be taxed at the standard rate.
Moldovan authorities have warned about rising electricity rates due to higher costs for peak-hour purchases
Energocom reported that the rise in purchase prices for electricity acquired during peak hours will inevitably lead to higher rates for consumers
Moldova will impose a 20% VAT on gas and electricity for volumes exceeding certain limits
Moldova is preparing to change the tax regime for gas and electricity consumption: preferential rates will remain in effect only within established limits, and standard VAT will apply to consumption exceeding those limits. The new rules are not scheduled to take effect immediately, and the authorities have already identified which categories of consumers are likely to be less affected by the reform.
A power shortage of 303 MWh is forecast for Moldova this evening
On the evening of August 5, Moldova's power grid will face an electricity shortage, which is forecast to reach 303 MWh during the peak consumption period from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Moldova is purchasing expensive emergency electricity and urging citizens to conserve energy
Moldova is covering its electricity shortfall through emergency power supplies at prices 2 to 3 times higher, and to avoid excessive costs, citizens must conserve electricity during peak hours - Vasile Tofan
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