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According to the Bank’s website, the project consists of a Framework loan to Stichting Nationaal Warmtefonds to provide loans to Dutch individual households and homeowners associations to finance energy efficient building renovation measures.
The project will target medium and small-scale energy efficiency investment projects in the residential sector and small renewable energy projects integrated in buildings. The proposed operation would allow continuity of Warmtefonds activities, in line with the climate transition strategy of the Dutch National Energy and Climate Plan.
Given the scale, location and nature of the renovation sub-projects in built-up urban areas an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”), as defined under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU, amending the 2011/92/EU, is normally not required. However, as a precautionary measure sub projects requiring an EIA, fall under Annex II of the EIA Directive and require an EIA or are located within or with a significant impact on a site of nature conservation ((Natura 2000, Ramsar or other nature conservation site) are not eligible.
Temporary impacts due to construction works (e.g. dust, noise) are mitigated through appropriate site organisation and construction management. Due to the nature of the investment very limited environmental impacts are expected.
Given the size and nature of the schemes, any negative environmental impacts are expected to be mitigated. Sub-projects requiring an EIA, falling under Annex II of the EIA Directive and require an EIA or are located within or with a significant impact on a site of nature conservation ((Natura 2000, Ramsar or other nature conservation site) are not eligible.
The investments targeted by the operation are expected to have very limited social and environmental impact provided that all potential mitigation measures are implemented.
A Framework loan of EUR 150 million.
The Stichting Nationaal Warmtefonds (National Heat Fund) is a Dutch non-profit organization established by the government to provide low-interest loans for making homes more energy-efficient. It helps homeowners and housing associations finance insulation, solar panels, and heat pumps to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions.
| Private Actor 1 | Private Actor 1 Role | Private Actor 1 Sector | Relation | Private Actor 2 | Private Actor 2 Role | Private Actor 2 Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | Stichting Nationaal Warmtefonds | Client | - |
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