Thursday, December 8, 2016

SUSTAINABLE CITIES/Amsterdam - Investment Fund

In 2010, Amsterdam developed ambitious environmental goals in its Amsterdam Energy Strategy 2040. In order to meet these goals, the city designed a powerful financing instrument called the Amsterdam Investment Fund (AIF), which has 75 million € (USD 103 million) net worth to be invested in projects reducing CO2 emissions, lowering energy bills for citizens and businesses, and creating a healthy environment. All businesses, residents, housing associations and community organizations are contributing toward reaching the Amsterdam’s 2040 energy goals. Most of these parties are willing to invest in sustainable and profitable projects but lack financial resources as well as technical knowledge.

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