Green Investment Bank launches £50m energy efficiency fund with Societe General

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UK's £3.8bn green bank enlists French partners to finance non-residential energy-saving projects

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) and Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) have jointly committed £50m to finance non-residential energy efficiency projects. Funding from the alliance will allow...

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