Energy efficiency

How Companies Cut Energy Use, Costs and Emissions

Finance Your Energy Efficiency Project with White Certificates

Energy-intensive companies across industrial and tertiary sectors face increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption and emissions while maintaining profitability.

White Certificates present a strategic opportunity to recover part of the investment in verified energy efficiency projects.

Through the EU Energy Efficiency Certificate (EEC) mechanisms, companies that successfully implement energy-saving projects can sell their energy savings, which entities like STX can transform into White Certificates, to offset costs and improve financial returns. National schemes in France, Poland, Spain and Italy reward verified energy savings under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).

Partner with STRIVE to Achieve up to 40% Energy Savings

STRIVE by STX helps companies act on their energy efficiency goals through solutions that deliver measurable results. Our experts identify efficiency opportunities, structure viable projects and unlock financial value through White Certificates and performance-based off-balance sheet financing.

With local presence across Europe and access to STX Group’s trading network, STRIVE combines market insight, regulatory expertise and financial know-how to help companies reduce consumption, cut costs and generate new revenue from verified energy savings.

Our Offer

Opportunity Mapping

Assess your on-site energy efficiency status
Identify your efficiency gaps and cost-saving opportunities
Build an actionable investment roadmap that supports your company’s decarbonization goals

Project Structuring

Conduct feasibility studies for your energy efficiency projects
Select the optimal execution partner from STRIVE’s verified network
Oversee implementation to ensure measurable energy savings

White Certificate Services

Confirm your project’s eligibility for White Certificates
Purchasing energy savings at fixed guaranteed prices
Manage documentation and submission requirements until issuance

Project Financing

Finance up to 100% of CAPEX while protecting your cash flow
Optimize available grants and subsidies
Mitigate risks through performance guarantees such as minimum performance and availability guarantees

Our Role in the Market

Origination

Identify energy efficiency projects that qualify for White Certificates. STRIVE helps structure each project to maximize value creation and ensure compliance with local mechanisms.

Pricing Structres

Leverage STRIVE’s extensive network and market experience to structure the most appropriate pricing for each project (e.g. fixed pricing, market indexed)

Regulation

Stay ahead of evolving frameworks. STRIVE monitors policy changes and helps companies understand their impact or capture new opportunities.

Benefits

Cut Energy Use and Costs:

Achieve up to 40% verified energy savings and measurable GHG reductions while improving operational efficiency

Accelerate Payback and Liquidity:

Recover investments quickly with 2–4-year payback periods and immediate OPEX relief through national White Certificate schemes

Future-Proof Performance:

Strengthen resilience against energy market volatility and evolving regulatory frameworks across Europe

Why STRIVE

Proven Market Experience

Local Expertise, Global Reach

Agile Financing

Aligned Partnership

We’ve supported certified environmental instruments across Europe for more than two decades.

Our teams operate in key European markets to understand local frameworks and maximize incentive access.

We leverage private and public funding while ensuring compliance with national schemes.

We align our interests with those of our clients to deliver measurable efficiency and financial performance.

Eligible Energy Efficiency Projects

STRIVE by STX supports a wide range of European energy efficiency projects under the national Energy Efficiency Certificates (EEC) framework. Want to check if your project qualifies?

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FAQS

What is a White Certificate?

A White Certificate, or Energy Efficiency Certificate (EEC), certifies verified energy savings achieved through an approved project under a national scheme.Strive buys from you raw savings from your projects and takes full ownership of the issuance process.

Which projects qualify for White Certificates?

Projects that improve energy performance in industrial processes, buildings or transport systems may qualify. Typical examples include HVAC upgrades, lighting improvements and waste-heat recovery systems.

How much funding can I obtain through White Certificates?

Depending on the country and project, White Certificates can cover up to 100% of CAPEX, helping companies accelerate payback and reduce financing needs.

How long does it take to obtain a White Certificate?

The process depends on national verification systems but typically takes 6 to 12 months from application to issuance once energy savings are verified.

Do White Certificates apply outside the EU?

While most active schemes are in Europe, several countries are considering similar mechanisms. STRIVE helps clients navigate both current and emerging programs.