Contract: 2018.17
Diverse
Social Innovation as a concrete solution for reducing energy poverty in Chile, within the Energy Policy 2050 framework
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Project Type : |
Pilot Project |
Technology : |
Diverse |
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Country : |
Chile |
Project Status : |
Ongoing |
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Project Start : |
December 2018 |
End of Project : |
Planned 2020 |
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Partners : |
EBP Schweiz AG, Zürich, www.ebp.ch, www.ebpchile.cl, Nicola Borregaard |
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Swiss Contribution
EBP Schweiz AG has proven long-term experience in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields within the building sector. EBP Chile is linked very closely with major local stakeholders from industry and national authorities. The Swiss know how for microfinancing is ensured by the company Kalyta Partners LLC.
Description
In cooperation with local micro- and small energy enterprises, at least three energy services for better energy supply provided by renewable energies and the increase of energy efficiency will be developed and tested. These services are for the target group of poor and disadvantaged households. A loan model is being developed in cooperation with financial institutions that will provide access to these energy service to poor families through low, initial investment. The loan repayments should be ensured by savings on energy costs.