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Registration for Moldova’s government energy compensation programme, Ajutor la contor, opened on 2 November for the 2026–2027 cold season. UNDP describes this as the system’s fifth winter. [1]
With Italian funding, UNDP is supporting updates to the information system that assesses household vulnerability and calculates assistance. Income, household members, heating and energy spending all inform the assessment: this is not a flat payment for everyone. [1]
People needing help to register can use a network of more than 1,300 social workers, public service centre specialists and mobile teams; home visits are also available for people with reduced mobility. Opening applications does not show that the new payments have already been made. [1]
The bright side
The planned financial assistance comes with practical help to use the application process, including for people who are less confident online. [1]
One idea, in simple words
Moldova has reopened a process to help households with winter energy costs. Applications have been open since 2 November. The programme is called Ajutor la contor. Compensation is a contribution intended to cover part of a cost. It does not mean that every energy bill disappears. [1]
The system considers information such as income, how many people live in a household and the type of heating used. With Italian funding, UNDP helps update the digital tools. Workers can also help people register, and home visits are available for people with reduced mobility. Someone who finds computers difficult might, for example, need assistance to submit an application. That illustrates access to the service. Opening registration does not mean all the new support payments have already been made. [1]
A little discovery to keep
What did you discover?
Straight from the source.
- UNDP continues to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in implementing the energy compensation programme for the 2026-2027 cold season UNDP Moldova · 2 Nov 2026
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