Intelligent Energy Europe; Funding opportunities - http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/call_for_proposals/index_en.htm

Intelligent Energy – Europe; projects
		To find information on specific projects please chose your main area of interest:
	New and Renewable energy sources (ALTENER)		Energy efficiency, notably in buildings and industry (SAVE)
	Energy aspects of transport (STEER)		Co-operation with developing countries (COOPENER)
	Integrated local approaches, monitoring and financing mechanisms (Horizontal)	IntellEbase offers information on more than 600 projects supported by the SAVE II and ALTENER II programmes, the predecessor programmes of Intelligent Energy - Europe.

Energy efficiency and renewables ; usefull links
	ManagEnergy Commission initiative for local and regional actors working towards energy efficiency and renewables
	Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign 2005-2008 European Campaign to raise awareness and change the landscape of energy
	EPBD Buildings Platform Information resources on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
	ELTIS European Local Transport Information Service
	CONCERTO  A Commission initiative for sustainable energy in local communities
	CIVITAS  A Commission initiative for a more sustainable, clean and energy efficient urban transport

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Alternative Energy Improving Lives
The World  Bank is supporting some alternative energy projects in 34 countries with the potential to transform poor people's lives. Global investments in renewable energy technology reached $38 billion in 2005. In 2006 wind power development increased by 20 percent, and solar power by 40 percent worldwide.
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:21189979~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

FP7 priorities for Technology development; Renewable fuel production
Energy Policy: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/index_en.html
Biomass: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/res/biomass_action_plan/green_electricity_en.htm
Biofuels http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/biomass/biofuel/index_en.htm

Funding by EBRD - EBRD Renewable Development Initiative
http://www.ebrdrenewables.com/sites/renew/default.aspx
http://www.ebrd.org/apply/index.htm

European Venture Capital Funds - Directory
http://www.evca.com/html/member_search.asp

EBRD Renewable Energy Initiative
The aim of this initiative is to advance the development and financing of renewable energy, to decrease enregy costs to private consumers by increasing energy efficiency and renewable.
                                                                               
Equity and Financing - business plan, management buy-out.
Equity and Financing Realizing a successful management buyout Deloitte guides holding companies as well as management teams through management buyouts and buy-ins.

World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/
Climate change has emerged as a key concern for the World Bank and its clients in the 21st century. The World Bank is increasingly incorporating these considerations into its development operations, advising clients on options, helping promote sectoral efficiency and clean energy alternatives, and assisting its clients in adapting to foreseeable impacts while seeking globally equitable responses to the challenge.

The Web portal launched by the EC dedicated to the European SMEs and their environment
Thus you may easily access information on EU programmes that provide funding to SMEs; you can also find help and advice on how to develop your business and access on-line tools and databases for business assistance. This portal provides access to information on the whole spectrum of EU legislation, programmes and initiatives relevant to Europe's SMEs. Further information is provided in the following areas:

• EU funding for SMEs, Support services across Europe
• On-line tools, Going international
• The EU's SME Envoy
• SME policy in Europe ; EU sectoral policies
• Promoting entrepreneurship
• Making SMEs more competitive

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Renewable Energy Financing in USA

• Crain Consulting Renewable Energy Financing Expertise in identifying and securing all sources of Public & Private financing available for alternative energy.
• Catalyst Financial Group, Inc. Renewable Energy . Financing alternatives for renewable projects for large public and private sector projects.
• Elemental Energy : renewable energy solutions for New England Information on financing options at the Renewable Energy Resource Center. What are the benefits of using solar technologies.
• ELPC - Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Summary of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds - A New Financing Tool .
• Renewable Energy Marketplace - Our Role Accelerating the adoption of renewable energy, Wind Financing, ensure that the private and public sectors are supporting the advancement of renewable energy ...
• EERE Financial Opportunities: Types of Financial Assistance The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) works with industry and outside agencies.
• WECC - Proving the Value of Energy Efficiency Selected through a \bid process to provide statewide administration for Renewable Energy
• Department of Energy - State Activities Buildings: ENERGY STAR: Financing: Homes, inventive deployment of new energy efficiency and renewable energy, stimulates the local economy, and increases public.
• Renewables Policy: Public Benefits Funding Another way of preserving the public benefits of renewable energy is to create a direct funding mechanism, so that developers can secure long-term financing.
• Financing Renewable Energy Craig O’Connor. Environmental Liaison Officer ... international customers, public- and private-sector; working capital.