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This ToM explores how to unlock investment for building renovation under the EPBD. It examines the financial barriers that make renovation projects challenging for traditional lenders and highlights the roles of the EU, Member States and financial institutions. It also presents financing mechanisms and demonstrates how energy renovations can generate measurable economic, environmental and social value.
- Blended financial instruments
- Financing to alleviate energy poverty
- National Building Renovation Plans
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