GreenPyme [NDF C13]

The main objective of the programme is to scale up energy efficiency measures and investments in SMEs through awareness-raising, capacity-building and financial support.

Central America
GreenPyme – Promotion of energy efficiency in small and medium-sized enterprises
Ref: NDF C13

EUR 2.2 million
Project period: 2010-2014
Partner agency: Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC)

Objectives

The main objective of the programme is to scale up energy efficiency measures and investments in SMEs through awareness-raising, capacity-building and financial support. The programme includes information dissemination, seminars, workshops and training targeted to SMEs, energy auditors, financiers and authorities. Increased energy efficiency will reduce energy consumption and need for additional fossil fuel based generation capacity.

Financing

Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) acts as the implementing agency of the programme. IIC is a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group. Total programme financing amounts to USD 4.3 million. NDF’s grant financing will be directed to Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica.

NDF Contact

Program Manager Per Lagerstedt
Telephone +358 10 618 0427

More information

GREENPYME website

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