Policy & Regulation

Onward 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), district energy and street lighting. In early 2018, there will be training for individuals and organisations to gain credentials as a project developer under ICP Europe. In order to become a credentialed PD, firms must: Retain, either on staff or under contract, an individual who has completed the ICP Project Developer training and either:  ( (A) Is a licensed Professional Engineer under a nationally recognised scheme which is relevant to energy in buildings (e.g. Chartered Mechanical Engineer); or (A) Has an engineering or science degree, and (B) is a nationally or internationally recognised certification, or (B). (B) (D) or (B), or (D).

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We accelerate the Energy Transition.
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We accelerate the Energy Transition.

#AccelerateET is a social media initiative run by the European Copper Institute. It aims to amplify the most powerful views and statements from the EU champions of the energy transition. This campaign will start with the State of the Energy Union on November 24.

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District Energy: We need your technical expertise - help us “unlock” access to financing
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District 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.

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Energy Flexibility Initiative from the University of Stuttgart
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Energy Flexibility Initiative from the University of Stuttgart

Stefan Buettner is the head of International Affairs and Strategy at the University of Stuttgart. He says flexibility potentials within the aluminium industry alone add up to 13,200 MWh - equivalent to 1/3 of Germanys total pump storage.

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Street Lighting: help us unlock access to financing - we need your technical knowledge
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Street 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.

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Standards for industrial energy efficiency projects - the importance of technical integrity
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Standards 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.

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Industry at crossroads - reflections from EEFIG industry event
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Industry 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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Towards Zero Emission Mobility in European Transport
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Towards Zero Emission Mobility in European Transport

The EU has agreed a long-term vision that should drive emissions reductions. The Paris Agreement requires signatory countries to limit global temperature rise by cutting overall emissions by 80 to 95 percent by 2050. To accelerate Zero Emission Vehicle sales the EU needs to.

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New recording of energy performance contracts (EPCs) in government accounts
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New recording of energy performance contracts (EPCs) in government accounts

Eurostat published new guidance on recording of energy performance contracts in government accounts. This could have a big impact on investments in energy efficiency in the public sector. EPC projects may also include additional services related to efficient energy supply. The Investor Confidence.

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Roundtable on Financing Industrial Energy Efficiency, October 19th
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Roundtable on Financing Industrial Energy Efficiency, October 19th

The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) is taking up much of the policy discussions relating to industrial energy efficiency. EEFIG identified many of the barriers to the long-term financing for energy efficiency and proposed policy recommendations and market solutions to them.

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