Green loans in Belgium under the NBBL still considerable potential. Since August last year, nearly 20,000 loans closed green, as revealed this week, figures from the Belgian government.
The use of the green loan in Belgium can still be greatly encouraged, said NBBL (Natural Bond Organization Better Environment). Although the union has so far a success is, there is still much improvement.
The green loan can be obtained from the bank after the government 1.5% of the interest on accounts. The applicant for the loan borrowed money must be used for sustainable investment, such as solar panels, insulation or a solar water heater. The union argues that Belgium is considerably lagging behind in terms of insulation and durability.
In the Netherlands there are similar initiatives, the end of last year there was a green car which the ING loan introduced. When consumers get a lower interest rate, ING to buy a car with an energy label A, B or C.
