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
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Upcoming events
There are a couple of special events coming up soon that you should definitely consider attending. • Upcoming International Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, Vienna, April 25, 2017 The Finance Forum is an interactive event that aims to develop a community of financiers dedicated to making energy efficiency the new normal across the globe. The … Continue reading Upcoming events
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
Japan takes an important role promoting renewables globally
EiD has not heard much from Japan recently. It is good to hear how Japan is playing a key role investing in renewable energy. Michelle Froese writes on the windpowerengineering website about an article written by Tim Buckley and Simon Nicholas from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). IEEFA report: Japan … Continue reading Japan takes an important role promoting renewables globally
Important energy performance contract for US Army
In Europe and globally, in the endless search for financing energy efficiency improvements, discussions always turn to energy performance contracts and the role of energy service companies. Business Wire provides a news item on the Yahoo Finance website about a recent contract signed between Siemens and the US Army. If you know of a good … Continue reading Important energy performance contract for US Army
Importance of public-private cooperation to close investment gap in energy efficiency
In Europe, as elsewhere, ensuring there is sufficient funding for energy efficiency measures in all sectors is essential. It is important to look at the financing issue from different perspectives, starting with the financial sector. From a banking perspective, energy efficiency is difficult to classify in terms of business opportunities because its benefits are so … Continue reading Importance of public-private cooperation to close investment gap in energy efficiency
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the February update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: EU Invests in Energy Infrastructure; Energy Efficiency in the Spotlight in Europe, Central Asia During the month of February, EU countries made significant investments in energy infrastructure, … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
First digital energy marketplace for rooftop solar
With the rapid expansion of rooftop PV systems, it is encouraging to read this article by Bianca Nogrady in The Guardian about the world’s first digital energy marketplace. It will be interesting to see how this expands to other countries Australian consortium launches world-first digital energy marketplace for rooftop solar Australian homeowners with solar … Continue reading First digital energy marketplace for rooftop solar
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Transportation and Housing Projects Receive Support Several new financing announcements and partnerships were announced for renewable energy projects, public transportation and residential housing. Financing for renewable energy … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Latest update on climate finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in climate finance. November 2016 Climate Finance Update: COP 22 Moves Climate Finance Agenda Forward COP 22 adopted seven decisions related to climate finance, including on long-term climate finance, guidance to the Green Climate Fund … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
