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Does VR work for Energy Efficiency markets? A review of the VR presentation of the Investor Confidence Project at Hannover Messe 2018

Investor Confindence Project ICP is partner in the EU funded H2020 project ICP. It aims to better connect financial markets with energy efficiency sector in Europe. ICP is supported by a global network of industrial allies as well as an investor network ready to invest more than a billion EUR. The results were astonishing. We reached more than 100.000 - with this topic..., not covering visibility generated through 3rd parties talking about it and articles such as newsletters from the Hannover Messe itself. We had also more positive feedback and follow up discussions than we could manage. And more interest generated compared For further information, please feel free to read our full report covering our preparation and marketing activities, many pictures, videos, facts and figures and - the recorded VR presentation itself. And we can also contact me anytime under marianna.santaven@ee-ip.org or go to the ICP documents - see our blog posts here.

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Delivering Energy Efficiency in Industry: How the Hera Group turned an obligation into an innovative and successful business strategy
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Delivering Energy Efficiency in Industry: How the Hera Group turned an obligation into an innovative and successful business strategy

Hera Group is an Italian multi-utility owned for the majority by local municipalities. From 2005 to 2016 Hera delivered 205 energy-saving projects in the industrial sector. The majority of energy efficiency interventions that Hera identifies have a payback period below 5.

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Energy Transition goes virtual - the ICP project
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Energy Transition goes virtual - the ICP project

Energy efficiency is the hottest energy-related topic. We will provide up to 50 "physical" participants with a mobileVR headset. The solution we have choosen works simultaniously via laptop, mobile and full VR. You can join the event.

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Join us in a novel approach to increase investments in industrial energy efficiency: training for project developers starts April 27th
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Join us in a novel approach to increase investments in industrial energy efficiency: training for project developers starts April 27th

Investor Confidence Project aims to de-risk industrial energy efficiency investments. It is funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme. The first training is scheduled for April 27, 2018 at 10:00 European Summer Time.

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India – a global player in energy efficiency
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India – a global player in energy efficiency

EESL is a central player in the Indian energy efficiency market. It is best known for its LED programme, UJALA, which has distributed more than 270 million LEDs across India. In November I made my first ever visit to India to.

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The HERA Group, from local utility to global sustainable development. A unique approach that could change the way utilities do business around the world
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The HERA Group, from local utility to global sustainable development. A unique approach that could change the way utilities do business around the world

Hera Group is an Italian multi-utility that respects the environment while creating shared value to its customers. Hera is one of Italys biggest local utility companies, a leader in energy, waste management, and water services, serving more than 4 million.

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Too good to be true?  Not really:  a word to the captains of industry
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Too good to be true? Not really: a word to the captains of industry

EEIP will present the ICP project during a mobile VR event at Hannover Messe 2018. ICP brought to Europe to develop a system to give confidence to all stakeholders. The Investor Confidence Project is there to remove many of the complications .

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Increasing the flow of investment into energy efficiency in industry
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Increasing the flow of investment into energy efficiency in industry

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.

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UPDATE - ICP: Top 2 benefits for energy efficiency project developers
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UPDATE - 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 EU moves forward on green investments
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The 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.

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