The Republic of Moldova with the support from UNECE, developed a study on Gap analysis between the performance objectives of the Framework Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings and implementation of current building energy efficiency.

The UNECE Framework Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings are the “reference points” in assessment of the situation on current energy efficiency standards and their implementation.

The study includes analysis of (i) existing energy efficiency policies, such as framework legislation to develop and implement energy efficiency standards in buildings with emphasis on building energy codes; introduction and implementation of energy performance certification and energy pricing measures; promotion of ESCO; awareness programmes and initiatives to promote energy efficiency; (ii) implementation of energy efficiency standards in new and existing buildings, existence of compliance and enforcement mechanisms, institutional capacity and effectiveness of existing energy efficiency policies.

It presents the findings on conformity of the existing energy efficiency standards with the UNECE Framework Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings; identifies barriers affecting the effective achievement of energy efficiency policies potential; and provides recommendations to help bridging the existing gaps.  The Study is available on the link:

Gap analysis between the performance objectives of the Framework Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings and implementation of current building energy efficiency standards in the Republic of Moldova (unece.org)

The results were used by UNECE to conduct a regional study on gap analysis between the performance objectives set forth in the Framework Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings and current energy efficiency standards and their implementation in the Countries of South-Eastern and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and in the Russian Federation.

Study_on_Gap_Analysis_07.06.2021.pdf (unece.org)

The Results were discussed at an international Workshop. The joint UNECE-UNDP online workshop on “Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings and their Implementation in the UNECE Region” will held online on 9 April 2021. The link to presentations is:

Online Workshop on Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings and their Implementation in the UNECE region | UNECE

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