Reduced energy bill, maintenance costs and down time
The use of the ESI model for energy efficiency projects results in multiple benefits:
FOR FIRMS
Improved efficiency, productivity and competitiveness
Attractive returns with reasonable payback periods for energy efficiency investment
Trust in future energy saving with independent validation and insurance coverage
Facilitated access to green loans with positive impact on the credit conditions (interest and tenor)
Increased customer satisfaction, health and wellbeing
Contribution to environmental sustainability with the reduction of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
FOR TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS
Increased credibility through validation of independent technical entity
Increased sales of energy efficient equipment with future energy savings covered by insurance
Simplified negotiations with the use of standardised contracts
FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Increased trust and awareness of the attractiveness of energy efficiency investments
De-risking of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) requesting credit for investment with insured savings
Mobilisation of green credit lines (or new products) to support energy efficiency projects
Direct and measureable contribution towards sustainability and emission reductions
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 785061
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