Innovative approach to how consumers can access advanced energy technology

Peter Kelly-Detwiler writes on the Forbes website about a novel approach to increase investments in energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial sectors.   Can A Subscription Approach Help Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Energy Technology? For decades, the energy efficiency industry has – to a large degree – been stymied in its effort to transform … Continue reading Innovative approach to how consumers can access advanced energy technology

Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses

The Green Investment Group, formerly known as the Green Investment Bank, before it was sold to Australia’s Macquarie Bank, has launched an important new funding service to help businesses. Madeleine Cuff explains in an article on the Business Green website.   Green Investment Group launches 'pay-as-you save' green energy offer New Energy Solutions service will … Continue reading Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses

Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event

A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change, health and the ageing population, and the development of a healthy, safe and secure society and thriving social market economy.   The necessary transition to a more … Continue reading Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event

Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond. Now it is active in more than 30 countries, from the Southern … Continue reading Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD

Latest update on climate adaptation finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in climate finance for adaptation.   Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Caribbean Resilience Receives Boost Over the month of July, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved a number of grants that will support climate and disaster risk … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance

Latest update on climate finance for mitigation

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a recent update on global developments in climate finance for mitigation.   Climate Mitigation Finance Update: Initiatives in Africa, South America and Europe Signal Transition Towards a Low-Carbon Future Multilateral development banks (MDBs) operating in Africa, South America and Europe have funded … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance for mitigation

EU funding to help develop renewable energy in Ireland and UK

While the UK takes the next steps for leaving the EU, there is still funding coming from Brussels to help in supporting sustainable energy development. Latest developments are explained in an article in the Belfast Telegraph.   EU to spend millions researching renewable energy in Britain and Ireland  The EU is to spend almost 10 … Continue reading EU funding to help develop renewable energy in Ireland and UK

European Investment Bank increases investments in sustainable energy

The EIB is the world's largest international public lending institution. It is an institution of the European Union and plays an important role funding infrastructure and other related measures in Europe and globally. Joshua S Hill writes on the CleanTechnica website about new commitments the EIB has made to support sustainable energy.   European Investment … Continue reading European Investment Bank increases investments in sustainable energy

Industry in Europe starting to get support to improve energy performance

Since the oil crises in the 1970s, industry has been treated specially, although not always in ways that led to important improvements in energy performance. There is no need to repeat the history of stop-start energy efficiency policy. The context has significantly changed since most global leaders importantly agreed on the Paris climate agreement in … Continue reading Industry in Europe starting to get support to improve energy performance