Energy efficiency has been widely recognized as one of the most cost-effective option to mitigate climate change. But the implementation of energy efficiency has been far short of the potential due to a number of barriers, including those related to financing energy efficiency projects. What are these barriers and how have governments and international donor agencies attempted to overcome them? This webinar reviews the international experience with financing mechanisms such as energy efficiency funds, utility DSM and consumer financing, dedicated credit lines, risk-sharing programs, performance contracting and ESCOs, and equity funds. It presents a summary of the major lessons learned and recommends how a country can adapt the international experience to its