Initiative for the Development of Sustainable Public Infrastructure through Energy Efficiency Renovations (INSPIREE)

Status
Active
Duration
2025 - 2025
Budget
73000000 USD
Donor
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), funding through the German Development Bank (KfW). The French Development Agency (AFD) also provides a loan.
Coverage
Republic of Moldova, specifically buildings in the healthcare sector (district hospitals) and higher education sector (student dormitories).
Beneficiaries
Patients and medical staff of district hospitals
Students and staff of higher education institutions
Public institutions responsible for building management
Area of intervention
Improving energy efficiency in public buildings
Strengthening energy security
Modernizing healthcare and higher education infrastructure
Reducing energy costs and operational expenses
Partners
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
German Development Bank (KfW)
French Development Agency (AFD)
Consolidated Unit for the Implementation and Monitoring of Energy Projects (UCIPE)
Expected results

• Lower heating and electricity expenses
• Increased comfort and improved building conditions
• Reduction of carbon emissions through energy-efficient solutions
• Strengthening the resilience of public infrastructure
• Supporting Moldova’s integration into the EU by implementing European energy efficiency standards

Project description

The INSPIREE project aims to enhance the energy efficiency of public buildings in the Republic of Moldova. The project will focus on renovating healthcare and higher education buildings by implementing modern energy-saving technologies and using renewable energy sources. It will also include structural and interior modernization of the buildings.

Objective
  • Improve energy efficiency in 30 public buildings
  • Reduce energy consumption and costs
  • Enhance conditions for patients, students, and staff
  • Strengthen the country’s energy security
Expected results

• Lower heating and electricity expenses
• Increased comfort and improved building conditions
• Reduction of carbon emissions through energy-efficient solutions
• Strengthening the resilience of public infrastructure
• Supporting Moldova’s integration into the EU by implementing European energy efficiency standards