ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGES INITIATIVE: THE DAWN OF A NEW ASSET CLASS?

The European Union has set itself highly ambitious targets regarding future energy savings. In order to achieve them, a big effort will have to be made in the building sector. About 90 per cent of European residential properties were built before the year 2001, the potential energy savings are therefore enormous. But how can investments in sustainable property be triggered? The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative is looking for effective solutions and has gathered big market players over …