New Initiative Promotes Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries

摘要

The Danish Energy Agency has in collaboration with leading experts and international organisations, including the Inter-American Development Bank, developed a new business model that makes it easier for banks to finance energy efficiency projects. The initiative introduces an insurance for energy savings that underwrites minimum savings estimated for defined efficiency measures. As an example, the insurance instrument could be used when renovating larger buildings. This could bring significant future energy savings through the implementation of energy efficient measures. Increased investment in energy efficiency in developing countries benefits the environment, local employment and Danish exports of green solutions.