Ex-post evaluation of the EIB’s Energy Lending Criteria, 2013-2017

The ex-post evaluation of the EIB’s Energy Lending Criteria drew on a variety of data:

• a literature review of relevant EU Energy Policy documentation;
• a review of developments in global and EU energy markets in 2013-2017, with a particular focus on investment needs;
• a portfolio review of EIB’s approved energy-related financing during 2013-2017;
• a desk review of 60 projects within the portfolio, of which 10 were subject to site visits;
• 2 online surveys (for internal and external stakeholders); and
• 45 interviews with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

This report presents the conclusions and recommendations from the evaluation.