The Action consists of a SRBC to mitigate the immediate socio-economic impact of the energy crisis and set the basis for building energy resilience in Albania. The budget support contract will contribute to the government’s resources allowing for measures to reduce the likelihood of energy poverty by assisting the SMEs and vulnerable households, ensure their continuous delivery and access to essential services, particularly to the most vulnerable segments of the population and to support long-term socio-economic recovery, energy security and energy resilience and diversification of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) of Albania.