Moldova’s energy trade-off: biomass can reduce gas dependence, but air quality must be assessed
Gas prices in Moldova are rising 41% from September 2026. The government is promoting biomass as a local alternative. The economic logic is clear, but air quality in Chișinău and Bălți already exceeds sanitary limits before the heating season begins. As an EU candidate, Moldova will need to show that its energy choices are compatible with European environmental standards. This analysis looks at what the data shows and what has not yet been assessed.
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