Energy-Efficient Renovations in Moldovan Schools Boost Classroom Temperatures and Cut Energy Bills
Published: Apr 3, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes Share: Share an articleDespite the challenges posed by rising energy costs, schools in Moldova have taken significant steps toward improving energy efficiency. Thanks to funding from the Czech government, five schools have undergone essential renovations, ensuring warmer and more comfortable classrooms for students. This investment not only enhances learning conditions but also contributes to long-term energy sustainability.
Moldova has embarked on a journey toward greater energy independence. While the expiration of Russia's gas transit deal with Ukraine in 2024 initially presented difficulties, the situation has prompted a nationwide shift toward alternative energy solutions. This transition marks an important step in strengthening Moldova’s resilience and diversifying its energy sources for a more secure future.
We were able to start the renovation of five school buildings to keep classrooms heated and help schools to save money for other investments, such as educational tools and equipment. Recently the Matei Basarab Theoretical High School in Chișinău, celebrated the completion of energy efficiency repairs. This initiative is also part of a broader effort to improve learning conditions in educational institutions across Moldova in response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis.
The project included an energy audit, thermal insulation, electrical system upgrades, and window replacements which significantly reduced energy consumption during winter and created a more comfortable and sustainable learning environment.
With a total budget exceeding 10 million Moldovan lei (approximately €514,900), the renovations covered five schools in different regions of Moldova: Matei Basarab High School and Alecu Russo High School in Chișinău, Ștefan cel Mare High School in Bălți, Taras Shevchenko Gymnasium, and Mihail Ciachir High School in Ceadîr-Lunga—all part of the Model Schools Network.
Angela Cutasevici, Deputy Mayor of Chișinău, also highlighted the contribution of the People in Need team:
The project, "Support for Education and Sustainable Solutions for Refugees and Communities Affected by the War in Ukraine," was implemented between January and December 2024, financed by the Government of the Czech Republic through the Czech Development Agency and carried out by People in Need Moldova.
