EIB launches energy lending consultation in support of renewable energy goals

One of the largest financiers of global energy infrastructure, the European Investment Bank, has launched a new public consultation of financial and advisory support for the sector, to strengthen the impact of its future energy lending. The bank, which has regularly provided funding for clean energy project such as offshore wind, plans to undertake a three-month public consultation involving dialogue with industry, civil society and policy bodies to better reflect energy industry trends and enhance support for EU energy and climate goals. It hopes the review will help it guide billions of euros of future financing to the energy sector.