For each Work Package, the following work and results have been produced.
WP1: the project was adequately co-ordinated and organized at strategic level, assuring an interface between the Consortium and EC. Policies related to project management and data access were set-up, as well as the day to day project management, project reporting, IRP management and participation in common dissemination activities.
Main outputs:
- Creation of Project Manual and Project Website
- Progress Report submitted in M9
- Period reports in M18 and M30
WP2 aimed to refine and standardise an off-balance sheet SEAD-End Client contract. The objective was reached by contracts comparison and development of 2 drafts of a standardise contract.
Main outputs:
- A final draft of an off-balance sheet SEAD-End Client contract, working as a hybrid form between an EnPC and an as-a-service agreement.
- Contract translations into 6 languages and transpositions into 9 European languages
- Key specifications for the setup of a transfer agreement for securitising receivables from EE projects
WP3 looked to create and finalize a standardised Risk Assessment Protocol (RAP) covering 17 different risk types. The final version of the RAP was translated into different European languages: Italian, German and Dutch.
Main outputs:
- A final version of the Risk Assessment Protocol, including 17 different risk types, among which an ESG questionnaire that is fully integrated with the requirements of the EU Taxonomy
WP4 supported the SEAD in making their outreach and presentation to Private Equity investors as well as with an array of sales tools, value propositions and marketing messages for their end-client relationships.
Main outputs:
- Standardized financial representation spreadsheets
- Company representation templates for private equity investors
- Investment Memorandum Template
- Report on SEAD business models and end-customer segmentation
- Value propositions and key marketing messages to support SEADs' sales
WP5 focused on piloting and testing materials developed in WPs 2, 3 and 4. During the Pilot design phase, the LAUNCH Consortium decided to create the Launch Education Program, in order to help project developers to actively apply the LAUNCH standardised materials and share best practices among each other.
Main outputs:
- Report on main findings for the introduction of materials
- Report on main findings from piloting of the materials
- 22 (17 project developers and 5 investors) tested and piloted the LAUNCH materials in active energy efficiency and clean energy projects
- The work with Pilot Programme participants has triggered a substantial amount of (potential) investment: 2,1M€ in Closure; 30,9M€ in Processing; 118M€ in Exploring.
WP6 aimed to develop dissemination, communication and education materials related to the project, and engage project stakeholders in various activities.
Main outputs:
- Key materials including a brand guide, maintenance of project website, Twitter account and mailing list, investor forum video and printed material.
- Establishment of the Investor Board representing funds, banks and investment firms
- Establishment of the SEAD Stakeholder Group
- Creation of the LAUNCH Learning Hub
- Implementation of the LAUNCH Education Programme
- Engagement of 460 stakeholders across Europe
