The government has approved a monthly allowance of 50 lei for 2.1 million households for people at risk of energy poverty, starting July 1, 2025

The financial support measure, initiated by the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Energy, will benefit single persons with incomes below 1,940 lei and families with incomes below 1,784 lei/person/month. The aid, in the form of an electronic voucher, will be used exclusively to pay electricity bills at no extra cost. Applications can be made online or through support at town halls and post offices, applying between July 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.