Yes Bank, Bureau of Energy Efficiency in PFI pact

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 15 2017 | 8:22 PM IST
Private sector lender Yes Bank today signed a pact with Bureau of Energy Efficiency to become the participating financial institution (PFI) to avail risk guarantee under the partial risk guarantee fund for energy efficiency.
The partial risk guarantee fund for energy efficiency (PRGFEE) is a risk sharing mechanism that provides Yes Bank with a partial coverage of risk involved in extending loans to energy efficiency projects with an objective of scaling-up Energy Efficiency investments in India.
"This MoU is a formal agreement between Yes Bank and BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency), a statutory body under Ministry of Power, Government of India, to channelize bank finance for energy efficiency projects through BEE approved Energy Services Companies (ESCOs)," a press statement said.
The PRGFEE is an innovative financial instrument which uses the public resources to channelise private sector finance towards promoting of energy efficiency in different sectors of the economy, including MSMEs, buildings and municipalities.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 15 2017 | 8:22 PM IST

Next Story