• News 7 November 2023 Energy efficiency renovations of municipal buildings started In a significant step towards sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, Three cities in Argentina have started ambitious energy efficient renovations of municipal buildings. These renovations mark the commencement of a broader initiative, designed to enhance energy efficiency within municipalities throughout this South American nation. Many municipalities across Argentina are grappling with the challenge of delivering public services amidst financial constraints. The opportunity to save…
• Podcast 1 November 2023 District Heating and Energy Efficiency in Chile: An Example of Project Bundling in Practice Problem: Chile is pursuing plans and investment strategies to implement district energy systems in cities and regions across the country. The overall aim of the initiative is to improve well-being in urban communities currently dealing with severe air pollution, as well as to fulfil part of the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement by decarbonizing heating. Key message: Replacing outdated and unhealthy heating systems with district energy simultaneously tackles local public health…
• Webinar & E-Learning 27 October 2023 ESCOs in India – beyond cherry-picking (Webinar) - 03.10.2023 India’s per capita carbon emissions are low, about 1.8 tons, but the combined figure makes it the third largest emitter globally. The Energy Conservation Act in 2001 introduced energy service companies in the country to induce private capital into energy efficiency. This makes India one of the important markets for ESCO services, where ESCOs have been active for more than two decades. In this webinar, Ms Aarti Nain, Advisor at UNEP India’s Urban Cooling Program, is giving her insights on India…
• Webinar & E-Learning 8 September 2023 EVO Energy Efficiency Financing Protocol (Webinar) - 25.04.2023 Credit and loan officers in banks and other financial institutions are not energy efficiency specialists. The International Energy Efficiency Financing Protocol (IEEFP) provides concepts and guidelines to help them assess financing opportunities for energy efficiency projects. It focuses on the key elements needed to evaluate and provide attractive loans to facility owners, ESCOs, and other potential developers and implementers of energy efficiency projects. The presentation highlights the main…
• Webinar & E-Learning 21 August 2023 Investing in resilience: Energy Service Companies & mobilising public & private finance The purpose of this event is to highlight the important role that Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) can play in addressing the rising costs of living and energy shortages. The focus is on exploring strategies and financing solutions, whether public or private, that can encourage investment in energy performance and increase resilience during times of crisis. The event aims to promote awareness of ESCOs, share best practices and experiences from different ESCO markets around the world, and…
• Publication 1 June 2023 Energy efficiency in green finance taxonomies This policy brief provides answers to two questions.  First, why energy efficiency investments continue to represent a marginal share of green investment volumes, even though energy efficiency improvements are among the most prominent investment categories in green finance taxonomies.  Second, what corrective actions governments can take, especially with regard to developing-country supply chains. The intended primary audiences of this document are investors and developers of green…
• News 1 June 2023 Exploring the role of standards in unlocking energy efficiency investment In New York City on 8 June 2023, a workshop facilitated by UNEP’s United for Efficiency and UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre will explore the role of standards in unlocking energy efficiency investment and how the private sector can learn and benefit from these types of investments. The workshop is part of the Connect Agenda at Global Energy Transition 2023 – an event bringing together energy, industrial, and government leaders to redefine intersectoral Net Zero discourse and…
• News 10 May 2023 Mitigation Q&A: Mongolia’s experiences in NDC implementation The NDC Action project supports NDC implementation Mongolia, and the country's focus on energy efficiency in the industrial sector and on climate resilient agriculture. In this Q&A session two of our partners explain how the project has assisted in implementing mitigation measures in the industry sector, where Mongolia focuses on improving the energy efficiency of industrial electric motors and installing energy-efficient lighting, implementing international standards for energy management…

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