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 →

Industry is starting to get some answers

Very few of us in our work lives can work in a vacuum. There is a need to bounce ideas back and forth; there is a need to test our opinions. There is also a need to learn from the experience of others. This is equally true for managers and technicians when we plan for … Continue reading Industry is starting to get some answers →

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 →

European energy efficiency fund finances Irish energy services company

The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group, for one, has been doing what it can to help ensure there is adequate financing for energy efficiency, working with financial institutions and all other relevant stakeholders. SUSI Partners have been an active member of the group. It is encouraging to see on the Environmental Finance website that SUSI … Continue reading European energy efficiency fund finances Irish energy services company →

Rhode Island highlights problems with public funds for energy efficiency

Paul Roselli writes on the RI Future website about the decision to remove some of the budget for energy efficiency because the state lost money from removing the car tax from state income. This is quite worrying. Do you know of other such examples? Energy efficiency fund raided to balance budget: $12.5 million of … Continue reading Rhode Island highlights problems with public funds for energy efficiency →

How Taiwan plans to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets

Miaojung Lin and Lianting Tu write on the Bloomberg website about Taiwan’s plans to obtain the financing for its ambitious long-term renewable energy goals. Taiwan Lays Plans for $59 Billion in Renewable-Energy Finance New energy, meet new finance. That’s the thinking of Taiwan’s government, which is starting to map out funding plans for a … Continue reading How Taiwan plans to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets →