White certificates to finance energy renovation of public buildings: The case of CAEs in Spain
What is a CAE? Energy Savings Certificates, known in Spain as Certificados de Ahorro Energético or CAEs, are a practical
What is a CAE? Energy Savings Certificates, known in Spain as Certificados de Ahorro Energético or CAEs, are a practical
Achieving climate neutrality in Europe by 2050 requires massive investments in public sector projects such as energy-efficient building renovations, renewable
The public sector faces growing pressure to meet ambitious energy efficiency (EE) and decarbonization targets. With the European Green Deal
Introduction Across the EU, municipalities have traditionally relied on grants and state budgets as a primary funding source for energy
The financing gap in Europe’s climate transition Europe’s path to climate neutrality runs through its buildings, yet the cost of
Energy efficiency is often described as the “first fuel” of the clean energy transition — offering some of the quickest
If you’ve ever watched a headteacher on a shoestring budget juggle two shifts of students per day – as their
The Untapped Potential of Citizen-Financed Renovations Across Europe, cities and towns are proving that citizen-backed finance can drive real-world climate
Introduction In 2024, Greece made a bold leap towards a greener, more sustainable future for its public infrastructure with the
Recognizing the urgent need for energy upgrades in public infrastructure, the Hellenic Load and Consignments Fund (HLCF) launched a comprehensive
Explore the LEVERAGE Accelerator Glossary to discover the key terminology and concepts that shape the project. The glossary provides clear, structured definitions with helpful contextual information to promote a shared understanding of the project.