How citizens become stakeholders
Innovative Infrastructure Finance
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
How can we enhance investments in
sustainable infrastructure?
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
• non-material interests are prior-ranking
• monetary interests are subordinate
• potential is extremely high
Interests of Consumers / Citizens
How can we enhance investments in
sustainable infrastructure?
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
How can we enhance investments in
sustainable infrastructure?
Meet the investment needs of those
who have the highest interest in
sustainable infrastructure:
Citizens.
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
• problem: limited expertise of investors
• responsible project owners and authorities
• rules and laws
→ strict provisions of law for cooperatives
→ small scale projects often minimize risks
→ critical awareness of consumers is essential
Risk Mitigation
Consumer Protection
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
• judicial frameworks
that enable citizen-driven projects
• willingness
of local authorities to cooperate with citizens
• conscious consumers
chosing sustainable (investment) options
Where do gaps exist?
GIB Summit 2014
22.05.2014, Basel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
BürgerEnergie Berlin eG
lnc@buerger-energie-berlin.de
+49 171-215 54 82
www.buerger-energie-berlin.de
Thank you for your attention.

Buerger Energie eG - Innovative Infrastructure Finance by Luise Neumann-Cosel

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    How citizens becomestakeholders Innovative Infrastructure Finance GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014, Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel
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    How can weenhance investments in sustainable infrastructure? GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014, Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel
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    GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014,Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel
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    GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014,Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel
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    GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014,Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel
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    GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014,Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel • non-material interests are prior-ranking • monetary interests are subordinate • potential is extremely high Interests of Consumers / Citizens
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    How can weenhance investments in sustainable infrastructure? GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014, Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel
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    How can weenhance investments in sustainable infrastructure? Meet the investment needs of those who have the highest interest in sustainable infrastructure: Citizens. GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014, Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel
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    GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014,Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel • problem: limited expertise of investors • responsible project owners and authorities • rules and laws → strict provisions of law for cooperatives → small scale projects often minimize risks → critical awareness of consumers is essential Risk Mitigation Consumer Protection
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    GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014,Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel • judicial frameworks that enable citizen-driven projects • willingness of local authorities to cooperate with citizens • conscious consumers chosing sustainable (investment) options Where do gaps exist?
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    GIB Summit 2014 22.05.2014,Basel Luise Neumann-Cosel Luise Neumann-Cosel BürgerEnergie Berlin eG lnc@buerger-energie-berlin.de +49 171-215 54 82 www.buerger-energie-berlin.de Thank you for your attention.