Vouchere de energie cu o valoare mai mare - Propunere pentru Guvern de la Observatorul Român al Sărăciei Energetice - Economica.net

The Romanian Energy Poverty Observatory (ORSE) suggests increasing the value of energy vouchers and expanding eligibility for vulnerable households due to anticipated price hikes for the winter of 2026-2027. Recent warnings indicate a potential 20-22% rise in electricity bills, prompting ORSE to call for enhanced consumer protection mechanisms and continued financial support beyond December 2026. They propose reevaluating the current voucher value of 50 lei per month and updating income thresholds for eligibility. ORSE also emphasizes the need for automatic identification of beneficiaries and direct voucher use for bill payments to improve efficiency. Additionally, they advocate for a comprehensive protection mechanism for electricity and natural gas starting April 2027, aligning with the expiration of current protections.