This study was prepared in the framework of the INFINITE Solutions project (INnovative FINancIng for Local SusTainable Energy Solutions) led by Energy Cities and supported by the Intelligent Energy Europe programme.
The study identifies, describes and compares 9 existing local, regional and national financing schemes aiming at increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewables at local level. The study's objective is to inspire many European cities that wish to rethink their financing solutions for the implementation of ambitious local sustainable energy action plans.
The financing schemes have been selected with the aim to present different solutions that are implemented to address the same problem:
- Local investment funds (Almada in Portugal, Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Region Centre in France).
- Local public and semi-public companies (Ile de France and Rhône-Alpes Regions in France).
- Revolving funds linked to grants and soft-loan schemes (Lithuania, Estonia, Brussels-Capital Region, Delft in the Netherlands).
To download the study, please visit the relevant Energy Cities website.