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EEVS survey in the UK shows that over 5 years only 5% of projects were financed by third party finance. Most of the time the investor is the CFO, in fact even if projects are externally financed. In any organisation things that are considered strategic are much more likely to be invested in and usually have longer payback periods. Energy efficiency brings many other benefits than just energy and energy cost savings. We need to encourage knowledge about the benefits to outsourcing energy services and the know-how to implement such projects. And we need to work to ensure that the banks that service the industrial sector see the the benefits for them which are risk reduction and a new business opportunity. The next piece of the jigsaw is a common approach to building better business cases from beginning to end, that means from idea generation right through to commissioning and Measurement and Verification plans. To address this we definitely need to build capacity in end-users and consultants around high efficiency design techniques.
Read Full articleUPDATE - ICP: Top 2 benefits for energy efficiency project developers
ICP (Investor Confidence Project Europe) delivers a standardised framework for developing energy efficiency projects. Frameworks already exists for buildings and are now being developed for projects in industry, district energy and street lighting. ICP is looking for project developers.
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The ICP Project Development Specification (PD Spec) provides a clear roadmap for Project Developers to correctly implement each requirement based on current best practices and available resources. The Project development Specification provides aclear roadmap for the entire team. For more information about.
Read Full Business PracticeThe EU moves forward on green investments
The EU is looking at easing bank capital rules to spur green investment. The aim is to find an efficient way to direct investment into new technologies such as electric cars and mortgage loans for energy-efficient homes. A report on sustainable finance is expected next month.
Read Full articleOnward we go – starting the credentialing process for ICP Europe industry projects
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 Europe has now broadened the scope to include industry (large and small),.
Read Full articleDistrict Energy: We need your technical expertise - help us “unlock” access to financing
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 Europe will soon convene a Technical Forum for district energy, following one for.
Read Full articleRaising the priority for industrial energy efficiency
Industry has been experimenting with how to unlock the potential of industry. But it has largely left it to the Emissions Trading Scheme. Eceee industrial efficiency 2018 offers a mix of formal presentations and informal events as well as great networking. Indust.
Read Full articleStreet Lighting: help us unlock access to financing - we need your technical knowledge
Investor Confidence Project was brought to Europe to give confidence to all stakeholders. There are still concerns that investing in energy efficiency is risky. ICP Europe will soon convene a Technical Forum for street lighting. We need your technical knowledge to help.
Read Full articleStandards for industrial energy efficiency projects - the importance of technical integrity
The Investor Confidence Project was brought to Europe to develop a system to give confidence to all active stakeholders. ICP Europe has now broadened the scope to include industry (large and small), district energy and street lighting. The Technical Forum is now providing.
Read Full articleIndustry at crossroads - reflections from EEFIG industry event
European Commission Directorate-General for Energy and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (EEFIG) held an event in Brussels this week. The event was hosted by the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group. For the more than 70 participants, the half-day.
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