ESG and Climate Finance - New Energy Events

Brazil proposes power sector reform with expanded social tariffs and market access
April 25, 2025
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has introduced a legislative proposal to reform the electricity sector, focusing on fairer tariffs, expanded consumer choice, and cost rebalancing. A key feature includes a new Social Tariff that would eliminate electricity bills for around 4.5 million low-income families using up to 80 kWh monthly, benefiting up to 17 […]
Honduras considers debt-for-nature swaps and bond strategies to meet 2025 budget needs
April 10, 2025
Honduras is exploring new debt strategies for its 2025 budget, including debt-for-nature swaps, inspired by similar deals in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and El Salvador. Finance Minister Christian Duarte noted the government is prioritizing agreements with multilateral agencies but is also considering repackaging domestic bonds into international ones to diversify financing options. Source: Latin Finance
EGE Haina secures US$100 million green loan
March 27, 2025
Bladex and Scotiabank have granted a US$100 million green loan to Dominican energy company EGE Haina to support renewable energy projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
World Bank approves US$320 million strategic partnership to support Haiti’s recovery
March 13, 2025
The World Bank Group has launched a new five-year partnership (2025-2029) to help Haiti recover from economic and social challenges. The strategy focuses on immediate relief for vulnerable populations while laying the foundation for long-term recovery. With a US$320 million grant investment, the initiative aims to strengthen economic governance, create jobs, and sustain essential services. […]
IDB approves US$15 million loan to enhance water and energy sustainability on Rapa Nui
February 28, 2025
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$15 million loan to improve water and electricity sustainability on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile. The program aims to enhance water efficiency, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and strengthen the local utility, SASIPA, benefiting over 3,800 customers and the island’s tourism-dependent economy. Given Rapa Nui’s remote location and […]
IDB Invest and JICA launch US$1 billion fund to boost sustainable investment in Latin America
February 28, 2025
IDB Invest and JICA have launched the US$1 billion TADAC Fund, JICA’s first private-sector fund with the IDB and its largest in Latin America and the Caribbean, to co-finance sustainable projects and catalyze private investment. The initiative aligns with IDB Invest’s “originate-to-share” model, which promotes collaboration to bridge the region’s financing gap. The fund may […]
360Energy issues fourth green bond to fund solar projects in Argentina
February 28, 2025
Argentine energy company 360Energy has launched its fourth green bond, aiming to raise US$10 million, expandable to US$15 million, to finance solar projects in Colón, Arrecifes, Realicó, Palomar, and Córdoba. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Brazil’s Sudene approves US$10.8 million in funding for Borborema II wind park
February 28, 2025
Brazil’s Sudene has approved the release of US$10.8 million as part of a larger loan to support the development of the Borborema II wind park in Paraíba, strengthening renewable energy in the region. Source: Renewables Now
Ecoener secures US$43.1 million Proparco loan for renewable energy in the Dominican Republic
February 28, 2025
Ecoener has secured a US$43.1 million loan from Proparco to support its renewable energy projects in the Dominican Republic, including the 60 MW Payita 1 solar PV plant. Source: Renewables Now