Establishment and Operation of a “Learning Energy Efficiency Network” (LEEN) among local Authorities in Moldova

Country: Moldova
Period: 07/2024 to ongoing
Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Description of project:

In the frame of the objective to strengthen the capacities of selected municipal actors, the project aims to establish a “Learning Energy Efficiency Network” LEEN among these local public authorities. The LEEN operates through a well-defined methodology and a structured process that includes several integral steps yet can act agile as the members are the key actors in the network forming outcome and tangible impact themselves.

Activities undertaken:

• Conduct operational planning workshop with client (GIZ) and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop jointly selection criteria for potential LEEN members.
• Document results and elaborate an operational plan.
• Development of a needs assessment online survey.
• Developing and conducting trainings for the LEEN members.
• Establish Partnership Agreement with CoM EAP.
• Establishment of a Monitoring and Evaluation framework
• Define technical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with baseline study (buildings in EMIS) and overall LEEN objective (energy savings, EE improvements, EE measures)
• Define community related KPIs (e.g. joint actions, peer to peer experiences, etc.)
• Develop and introduce M&E framework including data collection, timeline, and involved parties to LEEN members.
• Develop regular Monitoring and Evaluation reports.

Employees involved:

• Detlef Borst: Key expert
• Bohdan Obodovskyi: Key expert