License for the Activity of Heat Energy Production, Distribution, and Supply

A regulatory document issued under the law by the competent authority, which certifies the holder's right to engage in the activity of heat energy production, distribution, and supply.

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1. Submission of the Application
The application is submitted online by accessing the "Request" button:
1.     The applicant (or their legal representative) logs into the system (Electronic Public Services Portal) either personally or with the help of a receptionist at the counter.
2.     The applicant (or their legal representative) completes the declaration and uploads the necessary documents, either personally or with the help of a receptionist at the counter.
3.     If the applicant (or their legal representative):
a) Submits the declaration and necessary documents with the help of the receptionist at the counter, the receptionist will: Receive and properly register the license application and the documents presented by the applicant, and immediately and unconditionally issue a certificate of confirmation according to the model indicated in Annex No. 3 of Law No. 160 of 22.07.2011, and forward the case (electronic copies of the declaration and presented documents) to the issuing authority for review. The declaration can only be returned to the applicant if it does not contain the necessary information for identifying the applicant.
b) Submits the declaration and uploads the documents directly into the system, the system will: Automatically generate a confirmation document in electronic format for the receipt of the declaration and documents ("certificate of confirmation"), and automatically direct the declaration and set of documents to the issuing authority.
4.     The issuing authority (specialist) opens the case, examines the declaration and accompanying documents, and checks compliance with the conditions. If there is a lack of documents/information required by law, the issuing authority (specialist) will suspend the examination of the declaration and immediately inform the applicant of the suspension reason, the deadline, and actions required to resume the examination.
5.     Based on the complete set of documents, the specialist examines the case and organizes internal additional evaluations to make the decision on issuing the license.
6.     If the issuance of the permit is approved, the applicant (or their legal representative) will receive an electronic notification and pay the fee established through the M-pay service: https://mpay.gov.md/ or at a bank.
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Examination
1.     The issuing authority (specialist) opens the case, examines the declaration and accompanying documents, and verifies compliance with the conditions. If any required documents/information are missing as specified by the legislation, the issuing authority (specialist) will suspend the examination of the declaration and immediately inform the applicant of the suspension reason, the deadline, and the actions required to resume the examination.
2.     Based on the complete set of documents, the specialist examines the case and organizes internal additional evaluations to make a decision on issuing the license.
3.     If the issuance of the permit is approved, the applicant (or their legal representative) will receive an electronic notification and pay the fee established through the M-pay service or at a bank.
4.     The specialist finalizes the permit or writes a rejection letter, providing a proper justification based on legal provisions, and directly informs the applicant only if the applicant does not meet the conditions explicitly specified in the law or, if applicable, does not demonstrate the fulfillment of these conditions during the suspension period. The decision will be reviewed and signed by the director of the issuing authority.
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3. Issuance
1. When the permit (or letter) is ready, the applicant (or their legal representative) receives an electronic notification, downloads the permit, and confirms receipt of the document.
2. If the permit is issued on paper (upon request or as required by the issuing authority), the receptionist/specialist prints the permit, delivers it to the applicant (or their legal representative), and confirms receipt.

• List and Address of Facilities Connected to the Centralized Heat Supply System (Article 19 of the Law on Thermal Energy and Promotion of Cogeneration No. 92 of 29.05.2014)
• Copy of the Identity Card of the Administrator/Manager (Article 20 Paragraph (3) Letter a) of the Law on Thermal Energy and Promotion of Cogeneration No. 92 of 29.05.2014)
• Copy of the Identity Card of the Administrator/Manager (Article 20 Paragraph (3) Letter a) of the Law on Thermal Energy and Promotion of Cogeneration No. 92 of 29.05.2014)
• Financial Statements for the Previous Year – For established legal entities, or a Bank Statement – For new business initiators (Article 20 Paragraph (2) Letter b) of the Law on Thermal Energy and Promotion of Cogeneration No. 92 of 29.05.2014)
• Confirmation of Registration in the State Register of Industrial Objectives and Potentially Hazardous Technical Installations (Article 5 of Law No. 151 of 09.06.2022 on the Safe Operation of Industrial Objectives and Potentially Hazardous Technical Installations)
• Proof of Registration in the Republic of Moldova – and a document confirming this fact
• Copy of the Administrator/Manager’s University Degree – To demonstrate completion of higher education (Article 20 Paragraph (3) Letter b) of the Law on Thermal Energy and Promotion of Cogeneration No. 92 of 29.05.2014)
• Extract from the State Register of Legal Entities – Issued no more than 10 days before the submission date to ANRE for the license application/extension
• Documents Proving Ownership or Use of a Heat Generation Plant, High-Efficiency Cogeneration Unit, Thermal Power Stations, Including Renewable Energy Thermal Power Plants or Heat Networks, as Applicable (Final Acceptance Report of the Facility, Extract from the Real Estate Register, etc.) Use rights are confirmed by a written agreement with a technology and equipment owner, valid for at least the period for which the license is requested (Article 20 Paragraph (2) Letter a) of the Law on Thermal Energy and Promotion of Cogeneration No. 92 of 29.05.2014)
• Criminal Record Certificate of the Administrator/Manager (Article 20 Paragraph (3) Letter c) of the Law on Thermal Energy and Promotion of Cogeneration No. 92 of 29.05.2014)

Article 11. Withdrawal of the Permit

(1) The grounds for taking legal actions to withdraw a permit without going to court are:

a) The request of the permit holder for the withdrawal of the permit;

b) The decision to remove the permit holder from the State Register of Legal Entities and from the Register of Individual Entrepreneurs;

c) Discovery of false information in the documents submitted to the issuing authority;

d) Evidence of the transfer of the permit or its copy to another person to carry out the same type of activity;

e) Failure to rectify within the legally established time frame the circumstances that led to the suspension of the permit’s validity;

(11) Withdrawal of the permit in cases other than those specified in paragraph (1) of this article is carried out in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 235/2006 on Basic Principles of Entrepreneurial Activity Regulation.

(2) The permit is also withdrawn in other cases explicitly provided for by the law regulating the specific type of activity.

(21) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2), permits issued for activities in sectors of national security importance may be withdrawn in accordance with the special provisions of Law No. 174/2021 on the Mechanism for Examining Investments of National Security Importance.

(22) In the cases specified in paragraph (21), the withdrawal of the permit occurs from the date of the decision of the body responsible for examining investment projects in sectors of national security importance, which orders the withdrawal of the permit in accordance with Article 131 Paragraph (6) of Law No. 174/2021 on the Mechanism for Examining Investments of National Security Importance, without requiring court intervention.

(3) The date and number of the decision to withdraw the permit are entered into the Permit Registry no later than the working day following the issuance of the decision.

(4) In the event of the withdrawal of the permit, the issuance fee for the permit, if provided by law, is not refunded.

(5) In the case of withdrawal of the permit for the reason specified in paragraph (1) letter c), the sanction provided in Article 263 Paragraph (8) of the Contravention Code will be applied, according to legal procedures.

(6) The permit holder is required to submit the withdrawn permit to the issuing authority within 10 working days from the date of notification of the decision to withdraw the permit. Failure to comply with this provision is punishable under Article 541 of the Contravention Code.

(7) The withdrawal of the permit during state control or as a result of it is carried out in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 131/2012 on State Control over Entrepreneurial Activity.

(8) For initiating the permit withdrawal procedure in cases other than those established in paragraph (1) of this article, issuing authorities that do not have control or contravention investigation functions must request and use documents issued by the control body and/or the investigator with relevant authority, as provided in Article 11¹.

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