SUPPORTIVE MEAN	Acronym	Organisation	Coverage	Type of Supportive mean	More Information on the Supportive mean
The potential for investment in energy efficiency through financial instruments in the European Union - Bulgaria in-depth analysis		EIB	Bulgaria	Report	The report gives an overview of the state and progress of EE developments, and a preliminary assessment of investment needs and potential use of ESIF financial instruments to cover them. The report serves as an input to the negotiations of operational programmes for the period 2021-2027.
Climate Microprojects Program	CIP		Bulgaria	Tool	The program will finance small projects worth up to BGN 50,000, contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Activities related to climate mitigation and adaptation changes (development of strategies / programs / reports / analyzes, energy audits, educational projects, events, publications, research and studies, etc.)
Program "Renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy security " - Small grant scheme			Bulgaria	Tool	The program will be addresed to capacity building in energy effiiency and RES of Public and private entities, commercial or non - commercial, and NGOs registered in Bulgaria
The potential for investment in energy efficiency through financial instruments in the European Union - Croatia in-depth analysis		EIB	Croatia	Report	The report gives an overview of the state and progress of EE developments, and a preliminary assessment of investment needs and potential use of ESIF financial instruments to cover them. The report serves as an input to the programming of operational programmes for the period 2021-2027.
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)		EIB	European	Report	Guidelines in the form of report on how to use ESIF sources to support EPC projects, which would help in upscaling the EPC market thorugh new forms of adapted financing available to EPC providers.
Residential energy efficiency financial instruments in Lithuania		EIB	European	Report	Report on good example of using financial instruments, in combination with grants, used by Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Environment to fund loans to support investment in energy efficiency in apartment block buildings in Lithuania. The financial instruments have supported the development of a single product for homeowners known as the ‘Modernisation Loan’ which forms the centerpiece of the Lithuanian government’s programme to improve energy efficiency in residential properties. Grants are used in combination with the financial instruments to fund technical support, interest rate subsidies and capital rebates and a ‘one stop shop’ service arrangement was also established that has been key to the successful delivery of the programme.
De-Risking Energy Efficiency Platform	DEEP	EEFIG	European	Tool	an open source database for energy efficiency investments providing performance monitoring and benchmarking, a pan-EU database to improve the sharing and transparent analysis of existing energy efficiency projects in Buildings and Industry
Joint Assistance to Support Projects in European Regions	JASPERS	EC, EIB	European	Technical asssistance	JASPERS helps free of charge to cities and regions absorb European funds through top-quality projects. In the scope of their work, JASPERS perform following activities: advise authorities on strategic planning in a wide range of sectors so quality projects are implemented, support promoters in preparing projects in areas benefiting from EU funds so they meet all the necessary standards, improve the capacity of administrations and promoters by transferring knowledge about project preparation, environmental issues, EU legislation or any related needs they may have, speed up the EU approval process by carrying out an independent quality review which prepares the ground for the European Commission’s decision. In Croatia, JASPERS has supported more than 70 projects, mainly in water and wastewater, solid waste and roads sector.
Scaling up Public Energy Efficiency Investments via Standardising Citizen Financing Schemes	CitizEE project	H2020	European	Tool and report	The aim of the CitizEE project is to support European local authorities to increase investments for energy efficiency in the building sector by attracting private investments from citizens. Innovative citizen financing schemes are a relatively new concept still far from having reached its full potential. The CitizEE project counteracts on this by establishing national and/or regional Investment Platforms (IPs), which are backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investment. The IPs should serve as investment facility that channels public and private financing from several co-investors (citizens, public banks and institutions etc.). In that sense, IPs bring together all market players: citizens, associations and the economic sector. Up until now, several tools and reports have been developed, such as Map of structured financial solutions for CFs4EE (Citizen Financing Schemes for Energy Efficiency projects) financing schemes, CFs4EE financing scheme Evalaution and Action Plan Report and Simulation tool and pilot projects simulations reports. These reports and tools aim to support CitizEE Pilot Regions (Croatia is one of them) to select a suitable Public Financing Instrument (PFI) to be set-up to support the development of their CFs4EE Financing Scheme for Energy Efficient Buildings.
The potential for investment in energy efficiency through financial instruments in the European Union - Romania in-depth analysis		EIB	Romania	Report	The report gives an overview of the state and progress of EE developments, and a preliminary assessment of investment needs and potential use of ESIF financial instruments to cover them. The report serves as an input to the negotiations of operational programmes for the period 2021-2027.
FINANCING ENERGY RENOVATION IN BUILDINGS - Guidance on financial schemes with a focus on Bulgaria and Romania		EUKI	Romania	Report	This guide provides information and inspiration for public officers at the national and municipal level as well as private investors and homeowners about effective financing schemes and innovative financial instruments.
Energy Efficiency – the first fuel for the EU Economy - How to drive new finance for energy efficiency investments		EEFIG	European	Report	This report is the final delivery of EEFIG summarizing its work and thinking over the 16 months between October 2013 and February 2015. During this time EEFIG has met nearly every month and addressed energy efficiency investments, their drivers and trends, for buildings, industry and SMEs in the European Union (EU).
De-Risking Energy Efficiency Platform - Benchmarking	DEEP	EEFIG	European	Tool	DEEP is an open-source database for energy efficiency investments performance monitoring and benchmarking. DEEP provides an improved understanding of the real risks and benefits of energy efficiency investments by providing market evidence and investment track records. Includes 15,000+ energy efficiency projects in buildings and industry from 30 data providers. New data and improved functionality is added regularly.
De-Risking Energy Efficiency Platform - Database	DEEP	EEFIG	European	Tool	an open source database for energy efficiency investments providing performance monitoring and benchmarking, a pan-EU database to improve the sharing and transparent analysis of existing energy efficiency projects in Buildings and Industry
EEFIG Underwritting Toolkit		EEFIG	European	value and risk appraisal book & platfrom	common, accepted and standardized underwriting and investment framework for energy efficiency investing
The PF4EE WebCheck Tool	PF4EE	EIB	European	Tool	Under PF4EE, two online tools have been developed: The PF4EE WebCheck Tool and the Energy Efficiency Quick Estimator (EEQuest). These tools aim to support financial intermediaries in marketing dedicated energy efficiency financing, raise awareness for the energy savings potential in different sectors, and facilitate on-lending for energy efficiency. Users of the tools can benefit from the following key features: Get an idea on the savings potential of energy efficiency projects Assess about 20 typical measures in buildings and industry Obtain energy, cost, and CO2 savings estimates Download a pdf summary Both tools are available free-of-charge and without registration.
the Energy Efficiency Quick Estimator	EEQuest	EIB	Other	Tool	Under PF4EE, two online tools have been developed: The PF4EE WebCheck Tool and the Energy Efficiency Quick Estimator (EEQuest). These tools aim to support financial intermediaries in marketing dedicated energy efficiency financing, raise awareness for the energy savings potential in different sectors, and facilitate on-lending for energy efficiency. Users of the tools can benefit from the following key features: Get an idea on the savings potential of energy efficiency projects Assess about 20 typical measures in buildings and industry Obtain energy, cost, and CO2 savings estimates Download a pdf summary Both tools are available free-of-charge and without registration.
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)		EEFIG	European	Report	European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) in Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Stimulating investment in energy efficiency
How to set up a European Fund for Strategic Investments platform	Let’s #investEU	EIB	European	Guide	The purpose of this document is to provide a guide to establishing investment platforms for public authorities and other stakeholders
Example of component of reforms and investments – Renovation wave aimed at enhancing energy and resource efficiency		EC	European	Guide	The document contains examples of reforms and investments that Member States could include under a specific component in their Recovery and Resilience Plans, including some examples of the type of information required to describe the expected impact, to fulfil the green and digital tagging of measures and to set out the type of targets/milestones that have to be defined for each reform and investment in order to allow for the tracking of progress.
Financing urban adaptation to climate change		EEA	European	Report	This publication is a useful resource for adaptation financing providers and financing programme developers from international, national or regional public bodies and private institutions. It offers insights into lessons learned on the ground regarding the most successful approaches, the difficulties encountered and overcome and the key success factors in financing local adaptation action. The purpose is to demonstrate practical, implemented examples and to present a broad range of measures that stem from various funds and investments, providing funding ranging from thousands to millions of euros. They range from classic funds to more innovative financing mechanisms, including crowdfunding and green bonds.
Innovative financing schemes		Covenant of Mayors	European	Report	Many of the Signatories to the Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy have implemented innovative financing schemes to fund locally-owned projects in the framework of their Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAP). In this booklet, you will find lessons learnt by cities and regions all across Europe. The first section of the booklet presents financing schemes used to fund projects owned by local authorities. The schemes used to support citizens and companies’ actions are in the second section.
Action Plan: Financing Sustainable Growth		EC	European	Guide	Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions for an Action Plan to help deliver on the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals
High-Level Expert Group on sustainable finance	HLEG	EC	European	Report	The report sets out strategic recommendations for a financial system that supports sustainable investments. It maps out the challenges and opportunities that the EU faces in developing a sustainable finance policy. It identifies ways in which the financial sector can re-connect with the real economy to support the transition to a more resource-efficient and more circular economy. The group argues that reorienting investment flows into long-term, sustainable projects will also improve the stability of the financial system.
Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance 2020		IRENA, CPI	European	Report	This report provides actionable recommendations for policy makers and other stakeholders to scale up investment and mobilise capital in the sector.
Renewable energy finance: Green bonds	Green bonds	IRENA	European	Tool	This brief highlights enormous growth potential for sustainable energy offerings through the green bond market. As the world focuses on decarbonising energy use, green bonds form a key link between capital providers and renewable energy projects.
Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance		IRENA, CPI	European	Report	A concise, accessible summary of finance flows to renewables around the world. The study examines finance flows worldwide in 2013-2016, broken down by technology, financial instrument and region.
Unlocking Renewable Energy Investment: The role of risk mitigation and structured finance		IRENA	European	Report	This report identifies the main risks and barriers limiting investment; it also supplies a toolkit for policy makers, public and private investors, and public finance institutions to scale up their investments in renewable energy. Accompanying case studies and survey material provide insights on the challenges, the opportunities and what has actually worked in different markets. IRENA complied these real-world examples and conducted survey questionnaires through engagement with its member countries and industry stakeholders in both energy and finance.
Learning Handbooks		PROSPECT	European	Guide	Encourage energy efficiency in buildings by using innovative financing schemes
European investment advisory hub	EIAH	EIB	European	Tool
Financial instruments Advisory	fi-compass	EC, EOB	European	Tool	The fi-compass supports Member States and managing authorities in using ESIF funds through financial instruments.