
Policy & Regulation
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 Project Europe is designed to unlock access to financing for the building, industry, district energy and street lighting markets by standardising how energy efficiency projects are developed, documented and measured. Standardisation using best practices set out by ICP reduces the risk for investors in regard to the projected outcome of an energy efficiency project. The new guidance for EPCs can be an an important way for integrating it with the IPC approach, and district energy, to a lesser extent, involve public bodies. It is important for increasing the awareness of how E PCs can help in the investment decisions for IPCs. These factors open the door for ICPs can also reduce transaction costs. and the ICP.
Read Full articleRoundtable 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.
Read Full articleICP: Top 2 benefits for energy efficiency project developers
ICP (Investor Confidence Project Europe) delivers a standardised framework for developing energy efficiency projects to reduce uncertainty for clients and investors - to help grow the number of projects and the energy efficiency finance market. Frameworks already exists for buildings and are now.
Read Full articleIEA, EU and China advance Energy Efficiency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said energy efficiency is the quickest and least costly way of addressing energy security, environmental and economic challenges. Recent initiatives by the IEA, the EU, Morocco and China have sought to give a boost to energy efficiency.
Read Full articleIndustry – New Standards for easier Investments in Energy Efficiency
There is so much cost-effective potential to reduce our energy consumption. But it is not happening, certainly not to the extent that will significantly improve the companys competitive position. The Investor Confidence Project Europe is designed to remove many of the complications .
Read Full article2 non-legislative EU initiatives for industrial energy efficiency
The European Commission published its clean energy proposals late last year. There were no legislative proposals related to industry and little attention given to the sector overall. EFIG will be organising an event in October in Brussels on industrial energy efficiency. The Investor Confidence.
Read Full articleHow ICP can contribute to the success of energy efficiency networks
The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) has published a report on energy efficiency networks. It is a concept that has been going from strength to strength in recent years. Many of the potential for cost-effective improvements remains untapped,.
Read Full articleNew Utility Business Model: leverage customer base
The typical utility model of the past is dead. The rise of renewables is often mentioned as one of the key reasons. But to change the strategy of such a giant is nothing you can do within a few months, not even years.
Read Full articleC-level: New approach to safeguard energy efficiency investments
The European Commission wants the market to work more effective. The Investor Confidence Project for Industry, District Energy and Street Lighting is a two-year project. It identifies the barriers to the long-term financing for energy efficiency and proposes policy and market solutions.
Read Full articleHere’s How European Energy Companies See The (Near) Future
Two days at Europes premier energy conference, eurelectric 2017, reveal how utilities are rapidly adjusting — and looking forward- to a new era of opportunity. Three years ago, less than half of delegates of this conference saw an opportunity in decarbon.
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