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More energy efficient properties 'cut risk of mortgage default'
02 September 2020The risk of default for mortgages on the most energy efficient properties is lower than less efficient properties, according to a report by the Energy Efficiency Data Protocol and Portal (EeDaPP).
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Standards being prepared for collateral for green covered bonds
18 February 2020The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is devising standards to define assets that are eligible for the collateral pools for energy-efficiency covered bonds.
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Green mortgage pilot scheme receives backing of major banks
15 June 2018A pilot green mortgage scheme, backed by major European banks, aims to boost the growth of energy efficient buildings in Europe by establishing a standardised European framework and data gathering process.
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Scaling up the energy efficiency market
03 April 2017Meeting the EU's ambitious 2030 target for energy efficiency improvements will require more private finance, better data and standardisation, reports Peter Cripps
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Meeting to thrash out cheaper mortgages for energy efficiency upgrades
15 February 2017European mortgage lenders are this week expected to take further strides towards finalising an initiative that will allow cheaper loans for home renovations that boost energy efficiency.