Energy compensation in Moldova could reach up to 1,000 lei per month per household during the 2026–2027 heating season, depending on the family’s level of energy vulnerability. The first payments, covering November, are expected in December. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Victoria Belous in an interview with Vocea Basarabiei.
The financial assistance will help eligible households cover electricity, natural gas and firewood expenses.
The amount each family receives will be determined individually, based on eligibility criteria developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
Authorities have not yet announced the minimum compensation amount for the upcoming winter.
Energy Compensation in Moldova: When Applications Open
Households will be able to apply for energy compensation starting November 2, 2026.
The first payments will cover November’s energy expenses and are scheduled to reach beneficiaries in December.
According to Finance Minister Victoria Belous, approximately 550 million lei has been allocated in the state budget for these payments.
The government aims to ensure that eligible households receive financial assistance during the colder months, when heating and electricity expenses typically increase.
How Much Will Families Receive in Winter 2026–2027?
The maximum monthly compensation will be 1,000 lei per household, but not every applicant will receive the full amount.
Payments will depend on each household’s assessed level of energy vulnerability.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is responsible for developing the criteria used to calculate individual compensation amounts.
The minimum payment for the new heating season has not yet been confirmed.
During the previous heating season, compensation ranged from 500 to 1,000 lei per month. However, those amounts should not be assumed to apply automatically to the 2026–2027 programme.
More Than 650,000 Families Expected to Benefit
Preliminary government estimates suggest that more than 650,000 households will receive financial assistance during the upcoming heating season.
Authorities estimate that at least 2.5 billion lei will be required to finance the programme throughout the winter.
The projected budget reflects the scale of the assistance programme and the government’s plans to support households facing high energy costs.
The final amount spent will depend on the number of eligible beneficiaries and the compensation calculated for each household.
Will Energy Compensation Continue in 2027?
Finance Minister Victoria Belous said the government intends to allocate additional resources in the 2027 state budget to continue compensation payments between January and March.
This would extend financial support beyond the first months of the heating season.
The authorities have not yet specified the minimum payment or provided all the eligibility details for the new programme.
Key Dates for Energy Compensation Applications
| Date or period | What happens |
|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | Applications for compensation open |
| November 2026 | First month covered by the programme |
| December 2026 | First compensation payments expected |
| January–March 2027 | Further payments planned, subject to budget allocations |
For households preparing for winter, the most important date is November 2, when registration for energy compensation in Moldova is scheduled to begin.
The programme is expected to support hundreds of thousands of families, although the exact amount received will depend on individual eligibility and the final rules established by the authorities.
Source: Finance Minister Victoria Belous, interview with Vocea Basarabiei.
