Category: financial instruments

Launch of new project to “unlock” access to financing for industry, street lighting and district energy

The Investor Confidence Project was brought to Europe to develop a system to give confidence to all active stakeholders. There are still concerns that investing in energy efficiency is risky. ICP is designed to change that. ICP started with investments in buildings and is now broadening the scope. This week during the EU Sustainable Energy … Continue reading Launch of new project to “unlock” access to financing for industry, street lighting and district energy →

Important news from Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group

The following article comes from the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) that has just launched a new Underwriting Toolkit for financial institutions who are currently reviewing and establishing internal procedures to review and approve energy efficiency projects. Hopefully it will even inspire those financial institutions who are just starting out to consider financing energy … Continue reading Important news from Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in sustainable energy finance.   Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Infrastructure Central to Renewable Energy Deployment and Access The push for renewable energy and improved energy access often requires improved or new energy infrastructure. Developing and building … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

New underwriter’s guide to facilitate energy efficiency improvements in the US

After having reported on a new G20 investment toolkit last week, Lindsay Robbins writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about a new investment handbook to help lenders in the US. They are hoping this will be part of the standard mortgage lending process.   New Lender Guide Unlocks Potential for Efficiency Upgrades The … Continue reading New underwriter’s guide to facilitate energy efficiency improvements in the US →

G20 Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit launched

The G20 is taking our sustainable development seriously. An important area is energy and in the past few years the G20 has shown leadership by, in part, approving an energy efficiency action plan. That has unleashed and expanded a range of activities. The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency (IPEEC) Secretariat oversees and coordinates the G20’s … Continue reading G20 Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit launched →

Latest update on climate finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the March and April update on global developments in climate finance   Climate Finance Update: Major Emerging Market Green Bond Fund Launched During the months of March and April, the boards of two major climate funds met, approving a total of US$815 … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

African clean energy programme in turmoil

The African head of a $10 billion programme has recently quit, accusing donors of a deliberate strategy to “railroad” Africans into rubber-stamping projects selected by Europeans. Megan Darby writes on the Climate Home website about the turmoil   EU, France accused of hijacking ‘Africa-led’ clean energy scheme A $10bn clean energy programme launched at the … Continue reading African clean energy programme in turmoil →

Benefits from extending tax credits in the US

The US has seen a surge in the deployment of clean energy in recent years. Tax credits have been important for that growth. Kevin Steinberger writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about the wide range of benefits if the tax credits are continued.   Renewable Energy Tax Credits Will Power Economic Growth The … Continue reading Benefits from extending tax credits in the US →

Raising financial capital leads to missed opportunities to deploy renewables in Wales

Financing the energy transition is a major concern for policymakers. Chris Kelsey writes on the walesonline website about a recent report that highlights many of the issues.   Renewable energy projects stymied by lack of access to finance A lack of access to funding is one of the biggest barriers preventing renewable energy from reaching … Continue reading Raising financial capital leads to missed opportunities to deploy renewables in Wales →