High energy prices have sparked new interest in energy-related renovations and non-fossil heating systems. This post by Desislava Rusinova and Marco Weissler of the European Central Bank argues that such investments cushion the impact of energy shocks on the building and construction sector. The analysis shows that while energy shocks initially hurt the construction sector, … Continue reading Energy crises are driving a renovation revolution
Category: climate finance
DEEP and going DEEP-er
The DEEP (De-risking Energy Efficiency Platform) is the European Commission's open-access database designed to reduce the perceived financial risk of investing in energy efficiency projects. It is one of the Commission's most important tools for demonstrating, with real-world evidence, that energy efficiency investments are often lower risk and more profitable than many investors assume. DEEP was officially launched … Continue reading DEEP and going DEEP-er
New report on the false sense of security in climate risk models
In a new report published this week, Finance Watch is proposing a way forward to integrate science-based metrics in banks' risk monitoring framework and address climate-related systemic risk to preserve financial stability in a warming world. The author of the report is Thomas Larible. Report – Towards a climate-resilient banking sector Climate change is … Continue reading New report on the false sense of security in climate risk models
Energy in Demand News, June 7-8, 2026
Le Monde reports that a new report by the World Inequality Lab (WIL) proposes ambitious plans to cut global inequality and curb climate change. The WIL is a research institute a!liated with the Paris School of Economics. “They are putting forward a utopia and make no apologies for it. They present it directly as an … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 7-8, 2026
New report on accelerating investment for an energy-independent and low-carbon future
Caroline Henry and Clara Calipel write on the I4CE website about the new report on the state of Europe’s climate investment. The State of Europe’s Climate Investment – 2026 Edition The energy crisis exposes the European Union’s (EU) structural vulnerabilities: accelerating investment in clean energy and low-carbon technologies is key to securing economic prosperity, energy independence, and households’ purchasing power … Continue reading New report on accelerating investment for an energy-independent and low-carbon future
A cautionary tale for global climate finance
In an article on The Conversation website Freddie Daley, Research Associate, Centre for Global Political Economy, University of Sussex and Charlie Lawrie, Postdoctoral associate, University of Sussex argue that Indonesia's failure to close the Cirebon-1 coal plant exposes fundamental flaws in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) model, particularly its reliance on private finance to … Continue reading A cautionary tale for global climate finance
Energy in Demand News, May 17-18, 2026
The Financial Times reports that one of the largest US pension funds “is re-evaluating its stake in TotalEnergies following the French oil major’s decision to accept $1bn from Donald Trump’s administration to exit offshore wind power in the US. . . . The New York State Common Retirement Fund, which owns a $1.6mn stake in … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 17-18, 2026
Energy in Demand News, May 10-11, 2026
It is encouraging that the OECD has published a Data Explainer that details the need for governments to step up policies promoting more efficient energy use. It focuses on 13 energy efficiency policies, including minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), public financing mechanisms for buildings and industry (e.g. green mortgages, vendor credits), fuel economy standards and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 10-11, 2026
Reflections on the second general assembly of the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition
The European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition, launched in 2024, recently held its second annual general assembly meeting. The Coalition works to mobilise private financing for energy efficiency, improve access to finance for enterprises and citizens, de-risk projects and portfolios, and stimulate demand for energy efficiency solutions. Its membership includes financial institutions, industry stakeholders and Member States. It … Continue reading Reflections on the second general assembly of the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition
Is there a more innovative way to finance solar power?
Emily Chung writes on the CBC News website about how Canadian solar firms JCM Power and Stardust Solar are tapping into Africa's solar potential in Malawi. What is fascinating is that the Malawian government pays JCM in Malawian kwachas, which is quite a volatile currency. JCM Power's solution was to invest the kwachas into community … Continue reading Is there a more innovative way to finance solar power?
