Discussione:4. Objectives and Impacts

RINNOVATE contributes to the Priority 1: Achieving an energy-efficient Europe, Action 1: Tapping into the biggest energy-saving potential — buildings and transport, first and second point:

• the energy efficiency renovation rate should be accelerated by investment incentives, wider use of energy service companies, innovative financial instruments with high leverage factors and financial engineering at European, national and local levels.
• Public authorities need to lead by example. Energy criteria (regarding efficiency, renewables and smart networking) should be used in all public procurement of works, services or products. Programmes and technical assistance facilities are needed that build the capacities of energy services market participants to develop and structure finance for projects that target both public authorities and private actors.