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(...) Feed-in tariffs for renewable energy are set by ANRE (National Agency for Energy Regulation) on a case-by-case basis, upon request from potential producers. The IMF has recommended an adjustment of utility tariffs to cost-recovery levels to avoid further accumulation of arrears and encourage investment in the sector.

The Republic of Moldova's Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA) , established in 2011, assists in the implementation of national policies for the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy. [20] EEA's responsibilities include accrediting energy auditors and supporting the granting of project funding from public sources, including the State and municipal budgets, and the Energy Efficiency Fund created in 2012. At end-2014, EEA had conducted 46 energy audits and authorized 40 energy auditors. According to the Energy Community Secretariat, notwithstanding some advances in establishing the institutional framework, the Republic of Moldova still fails to transpose the acquis on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

[20] A National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (2013 – 2015) and a National Renewable Energy Action Plan (until 2020) were approved in February and December 2013, respectively.

Table 3.6 Selected state-owned enterprises, 2015
SOE: Nodul Hidroenergetic Costesti
Activity: Hydropower plant
State ownership (%): 100

The electricity subsector comprises: (...) and six privileged renewable energy producers. According to the authorities, the State-owned enterprises in the subsector operate as self-sustaining business entities; they do not receive any State support.

The Moldovan vehicle fleet is progressively aging and shifting towards a predominance of minibuses, with adverse effects on passenger safety, road traffic and the environment. (...)

International air transport services are governed by one multilateral and 25 bilateral agreements, covering 42 partner countries (including the EU's 28 members). (…) The agreement would remove all restrictions on establishment, air fares, routes and the number of weekly flights between the Republic of Moldova and the EU. [92]

[92] The Republic of Moldova thus committed to adopt and implement about 65 legal acts in order to harmonize its legislation with EU aviation rules, including with regard to air traffic management, safety and security, economic regulation, competition and social aspects, and environment and consumer protection.

Table A2. 1 Main trade-related legislation
Subject Laws and regulations
Transport: Government Decision on the implementation of the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management Code - ISM Code) (No. 997 of 28/08/2006)
(...)

Table A2. 2 Regional Trade Agreements in force
European Union-Republic of Moldova
Selected features: Agreement applies to goods and services; national treatment and market access for goods; trade remedies; TBT, standardization, metrology, accreditation and conformity assessment; SPS measures; customs and trade facilitation; establishment, trade in services and electronic commerce; current payments and movement of capital; public procurement; IPR; competition; trade-related energy; transparency; trade and sustainable development; dispute settlement
(...)

(...) Particular attention is paid to the employment of young people and women, social cohesion, poverty reduction, infrastructure development and environmental protection.

The national development priorities post 2015 are reflected in five sectoral themes: economic and social rights, governance and the rule of law, a sustainable environment, peace and security, and the coordination and financing of development; and two cross cutting themes: human rights and combatting corruption. Programmes are under development to realize these ambitions.