Cuts in subsidies likely to cancel major wind farm project in Scotland

Every day we are reading about the somewhat chaotic state of support from the UK government for sustainable energy. Some of the policies are safeguarded by EU renewable energy and energy efficiency objectives, but there is still considerable room for manoeuvre by the national government. Mure Dickie and Pilita Clark write in The Financial Times … Continue reading Cuts in subsidies likely to cancel major wind farm project in Scotland →

A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages

Financing more energy-efficient buildings is a big topic globally. While this is from David Brown, a real estate broker from Arizona, he raises important points on the AzCentral website that should be of interest to many of you. 3 questions to ask about Energy-Efficient Mortgages An Energy Efficient Mortgage is good to weigh, but … Continue reading A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the April update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Public Finance Leverages Private Flows to Renewables Universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy, the seventh of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed last year, starts with access to finance. … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Renewable developers need support – but the right support

Joseph Aldy, an associate professor of public policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, wrote an important opinion article in the New York Times about the need for appropriate subsidies to ensure the deployment of renewable energy technologies. EiD is sure this applies to more than the United States. Subsidies in … Continue reading Renewable developers need support – but the right support →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the April update on global developments in climate finance. April 2016 Climate Finance Update: Key Meetings Mobilize Action, Adaptation Put under the Spotlight In the Paris Agreement, agreed upon by 195 UN Member States in December 2015, countries agreed to make “finance flows consistent with a … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Investor Confidence Project hosting new investor network

Several times, EiD has had posts on the EU-funded Investor Confidence Project (ICP). Clare Taylor writes on the Energy Collective website about a new investor network that is being hosted by the ICP. These are important steps forward to encourage more building renovations. New Investor Network Aims to Close the Gap on Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Investor Confidence Project hosting new investor network →

UNEP Inquiry Publishes New Report on Sustainable Finance in the EU

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System initiative published a new report entitled Building a Sustainable Financial System in the European Union. Building a sustainable financial system in the European Union can support long-term economic and environmental goals, boost international competitiveness, and advance the EU’s strategic role … Continue reading UNEP Inquiry Publishes New Report on Sustainable Finance in the EU →

The world is starting to take “green” finance seriously

While we don’t always have a precise definition, we seem to know when we don’t have green finance. However, the world is embracing green finance as never before and all expectations are that this will increase as we move towards a low carbon economy. Financial systems should play an important role in the green economic … Continue reading The world is starting to take “green” finance seriously →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the March update on global developments in climate finance. March 2016 Climate Finance Update: Fund Boards Meet, Carbon Markets Under the Spotlight In the Paris Agreement, agreed upon by 195 UN Member States in December 2015, countries agreed to make “finance flows consistent with a pathway … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

World Bank refocusing financing efforts towards the low carbon transition

International financial institutions play a key role in providing important financing to drive economic and social objectives. The funding decisions provide valuable signals to governments and other funders. Fiona Harvey writes in The Guardian about the refocus of the World Bank in its financing efforts towards tackling climate change. World Bank to spend 28% … Continue reading World Bank refocusing financing efforts towards the low carbon transition →