Webinar: How To Finance Corporate Energy Efficiency Programmes

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Executive Summary

Energy efficiency is one of the cheapest options for firms to mitigate rising energy costs and energy market volatility, comply with regulation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But access to capital is one of the biggest barriers to implementing energy efficiency programmes.

Verdantix has identified 11 different financing options for energy efficiency, from PACE programmes or government grants to energy services firms or other 3rd party financiers. This webinar will review the options available, illustrated with case studies, and will provide energy directors, facilities directors and finance directors with 6 recommendations to facilitate the financing of energy efficiency programmes.

Table Of Contents

What is the energy efficiency financing challenge?
Rising energy costs and energy market volatility present a clear argument for companies to implement energy efficiency measures
Both energy suppliers and their buyers face a raft of regulations
Although there are strong drivers to implement energy efficiency measures, secure financing for projects is a struggle

What are the financing solution options?
Key factors for selecting financing solutions
Energy Efficiency- Financing Solutions
Self Funded
Specialist Bank Loan
Lease Agreements
Government Funding
Pay-as-you-save models

Six recommendations to help getting finance
1. Incorporate performance guarantees on energy efficiency projects
2. Green the lease when renting a building
3. Invest in a multi-site energy efficiency programme
4. Talk to the cfo to help prioritize the appropriate financing solution
5. Establish a robust identification, monitoring and verification programme
6. Introduce alternative financial appraisal criteria for energy efficiency investments

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