Eight schools, four kindergartens, three administrative buildings, a hospital, and a theater in the municipality of Chisinau have been connected to EMIS – an energy management information system for monitoring the consumption of electricity, heat, natural gas, hot, and cold water. This was possible thanks to the support of UNDP Moldova, offered in the framework of its project "Moldova Sustainable Green Cities", funded by the Global Environment Facility and in partnership with Green City Lab Moldova.
More than 80 smart meters have been installed in these 17 public buildings. The data on the used resources are automatically transmitted to the EMIS web platform, allowing for remote and real-time consumption monitoring. At the same time, the system generates alerts when energy or water consumption increases sharply. The notification is sent to the institution''s manager and other responsible persons, to ensure prompt intervention.
The beneficiaries of the project were selected together with the Chisinau City Hall. One of these institutions is Municipal Children''s Hospital nr. 1. The hospital has already insulated the walls, installed solar panels and will soon upgrade the lighting system, all these with the support of development partners and public funds.
The EMIS platform allows for storing monthly consumption data and comparing energy indicators during various periods of the day, month, or year. Depending on the recorded data, the management of the institutions may appreciate when the consumption of resources has been ineffective and take action to increase the energy efficiency of the building.
"For example, some institutions may reduce the heating level during the night if their activity profile allows it. In the same way, water and electricity consumption may become more efficient. Our goal is to reduce energy consumption and provide maximum support to institutions that are interested in energy management. The energy consumption monitoring mechanism will be extended nationally and may be used for both public and private sectors. Our goal is to reduce energy consumption and support public institutions," says Irina Apostol, EMIS Developer at Green City Lab Moldova.
EMIS was developed and launched by UNDP in Croatia in 2006, where it has been replicated in over 13,000 public buildings. Later, the EMIS model was adapted in other countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.
"If used properly, the system could help generate savings of 5 to 15%. Monitoring data on energy and water consumption may help the managers of public institutions take decisions and adopt a more efficient energy management, which will lead to savings of financial resources," notes Alexandru Rotaru, Project Manager at UNDP Moldova.
The 17 public buildings in the municipality of Chisinau that received access to the EMIS energy consumption monitoring information system benefited from training on using the new platform and energy management principles. At the same time, the beneficiary institutions are advised by specialists of Green City Lab Moldova on how to read and interpret the data, so as identify savings opportunities.
Public and private institutions that want to use the EMIS information system to monitor electricity, thermal energy, natural gas, hot water, and cold-water consumption should contact Green City Lab Moldova.
Over 40 students from across Europe attended the 8th Energy Community Summer School in Moldova from 20-27 July, enjoying a mix of learning, networking, and fun. Chisinau, with its lush parks and laid-back summer vibe, enhanced the experience.
“Chisinau is a very pleasant experience, with modernisation and development in the air. The city and Moldova’s role in the Energy Community match the youthful spirit of our Summer School,” said Dirk Buschle, Deputy Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, speaking from the Technical University of Moldova, which hosted the event. Buschle, the founder of the school, praised Moldova's proactive alignment with EU energy standards.
Held previously in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Summer School thrives on diverse locations. “Each Contracting Party has its own unique energy story and culture, leaving a strong impression on participants,” he said.
The Summer School offers a comprehensive six-day curriculum on technical, economic, political, legal, and sustainability aspects of energy. Students also immerse themselves in the host country's culture. In Moldova, this included exploring the country’s rich wine tradition.
The school provides opportunities for students from various backgrounds to interact with each other and high-ranking energy leaders. This year, students exchanged views with Moldova's Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, who discussed Moldova’s energy transition and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Buschle recalled the school's inception after discussing the challenges of modernising outdated energy sectors with a colleague. The school’s success, he says, comes from selecting future energy leaders, diverse topics, esteemed speakers, and cultural immersion.
The Summer School has helped its alumni succeed in business, politics, and academia. Notable examples include Moldova's State Secretary for energy, Constantin Borosan, and the CEO of Albania's largest electricity company, OSHEE, Enea Karakaci.
Nato Beridze, a law master's student from Georgia studying in Scotland, is thrilled by the diversity of topics and students at the Summer School. She finds the working groups on energy trading and dispute resolution particularly engaging. Guided by experts with real-world experience, these sessions provided her with unique insights into practical industry scenarios.
Buschle emphasised that the Summer School fosters discussions where the cultural gap between students, and students and lecturers is closing. "This programme brings people closer intellectually and socially. It shows what the Energy Community can be: a diverse group working towards common goals while enjoying the process."
The Energy Community, which supports the accelerated integration of energy markets in the EU’s neighbouring countries, has nine Contracting Parties: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, and Ukraine.
Today, 46 students from 26 countries are participating in the 8th edition of the Energy Community Summer School. Representing diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in the energy sector, they embark on a comprehensive and intensive week of learning focused on energy, decarbonisation, and geopolitics.
This year’s event, hosted by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova, is held at the Technical University of Moldova in Chisinau. Most participants come from across the Contracting Parties of the Energy Community and the European Union (EU), but also from Armenia, Canada, Turkey, and the UK.
This event is not only a remarkable learning experience but also an invaluable opportunity to forge long-term connections, exchange ideas, and network while gaining insights into the host country's unique attributes.
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