Finance
The correct financing tool may define the success of a municipal energy efficiency project. When building an energy plan, municipal officials can choose from a wide spectrum of financing mechanisms. A sound strategy may include a combination of several financing tools.
Chosing the proper strategy for a particular municipality requires the consideration of a variety of issues, including the financial status of a municipality, the country's existing investment climate, and the ability of the municipality to make budget decisions independent of the national government.
The Alliance and MUNEE partners have implemented demonstration projects, held workshops, and collected case studies that demonstrate the use of different financing tools in different countries.