Electricity compensation for Moldovan businesses explained
Electricity compensation for businesses has already been transferred to their bank accounts. This includes a textile company that received 43,000 lei (2,200 euro) for the month of January.
According to the company representatives, the support is much appreciated, as the increase in electricity tariffs is reflected in their bills.
The director of the textile company mentioned that last year, more than 1.5 million lei (77,000 euro) were spent on electricity. In order to reduce costs, a photovoltaic panel system was installed.
"We cover more than 70 percent of our energy needs. We implemented this system using our own funds, without state support, which has now resulted in significant savings for us," said Tamara Luchian, director of the textile factory.
Tamara Luchian stated that filling out the form for compensation was easy, as only the fiscal code and consumption point number needed to be provided.
"The support we are receiving will allow us to redirect the funds, some of which we have already received as partial compensation, towards other initiatives for the company’s operations," said the director.
Maria Ceban, who has been working at the company for 20 years as a heat finisher, explained that electricity is used efficiently in the factory.
"At our factory, the lights are turned off wherever no one is present. We don't leave them on unnecessarily," says Maria Ceban.
According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, the deadline for businesses to submit compensation requests has been extended from 10 to 30 days after the electricity bill is issued.
"We have transferred nearly three million lei to entrepreneurs' accounts. Compensation requests are being submitted on an ongoing basis. We aim to pay special attention to the textile industry, given that export demand has decreased and global disruptions have impacted the sector. The industry needs support," said Minister Dumitru Alaiba.
The compensation program for businesses has a total budget of 300 million lei (15,360,000 euro), with funds provided by the European Union.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
