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Energy Efficiency, Europe, Events, News, Webinars | 07 September 2017

The European Union's Energy Union Framework Strategy includes energy efficiency as one of its five dimensions and states it is to be considered as an energy source in its own right. The ambitious Paris climate agreement also underlines the importance of energy efficiency. To realise its full potential, public funds will not suffice and private financing will have to be unlocked on a large scale. This webinar, organised in partnership with the European Commission, will discuss the use of energy efficient mortgages in Europe. Register by 22 September 2017.

Energy Efficiency, Events, News, Webinars | 24 August 2017

The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) is a partnership between UN Environment Finance Initiative and the European Commission to scale up energy efficiency financing and investment. This webinar for UNEP FI members is to seek your views on the future development of EEFIG, which will enter its third phase in 2018.

Energy Efficiency, Events, News | 24 July 2017

The event aims to share best practice from the Republic of Ireland, the UK and further afield on how energy efficiency can be financed through private funds and innovative financing instruments, notably in the building and SME sectors. Speakers will focus on practical experience in developing, structuring and financing energy efficiency investment programmes.

Energy Efficiency, Investment, News | 20 July 2017

Energy efficiency has been sitting at the core of sustainability discussions within the G20 for several years, and has emerged…

Energy Efficiency, News | 22 June 2017

The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) Underwriting Toolkit launched on June 22nd 2017, during the EU Sustainable Energy Week…

Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Publications | 22 June 2017

The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) Underwriting Toolkit provides a common framework for financial institutions, project developers and hosts of…

Asia Pacific, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, News | 06 June 2017

The 8th Clean Energy Ministerial in China saw the Asian launch of the G20 Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit to a…

Energy Efficiency, Europe, Events, News, Webinars | 24 May 2017

This members-only webinar highlights UNEP FI's work plan for the European region and discusses expectations for and from the members. The discussion will then focus on the Energy Efficiency initiatives in Europe and opportunities for membership involvement.

Energy Efficiency, Events, News, Webinars | 22 May 2017

This webinar, organised by the European Commission in partnership with the UN Environment Finance Initiative, will discuss the role of standardisation and benchmarking in order to facilitate access to finance for energy efficiency investments.

Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Publications | 03 May 2017

Each year, governments, financial institutions, companies and consumers around the world are investing more than USD 221 billion into capital…