In this episode of The Pulse by GRESB, our speakers discuss innovative approaches to financing energy efficiency in real assets. Together, they explore the GEAR-UP project and how it aims to overcome common barriers to large-scale retrofits by aligning stakeholders, reducing upfront capital requirements, and improving performance certainty. The conversation examines the role of data, measurement, and verification in building investor confidence, as well as the importance of collaboration across the value chain to unlock scalable solutions. Tune in to learn how structured financing models and reliable performance data can help turn energy efficiency into a more investable and impactful opportunity across real estate portfolios.

Listen to insights from:

1. Charles van Thiel, Director of the Real Estate Standard | GRESB
2. Lina Konstantinopoulou, Executive Director | Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA)
3. Andrew McCracken, Senior Director | JLL

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/gear-up-explained-financing-energy-efficiency-at-scale/