IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025

2 Nov - 8 Nov 2025

Session information

How can energy efficiency attract more investment and facilitate decarbonisation?

Wednesday 5 November (1115 - 1230)

Committee(s)

Power Law Committee (Lead)

Description

Properties and facilities with energy-efficient features often command higher market values and attract tenants and buyers who prioritise sustainability and lower energy costs, but also require significant additional expenditures. Energy efficiency can attract investment by demonstrating clear economic benefits and broader financial and strategic goals. Energy-efficient technologies and practices offer cost savings through reduced utility bills and lower operational expenses. These financial gains present a compelling return on investment that can appeal to investors, and can be combined with government incentives and subsidies, which can further enhance their attractiveness. This session will explore how legislations and legal practitioners can better allow energy efficiency investments to attract investors.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

John Vellone Borden Ladner Gervais, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Communications Officer, Power Law Committee
Kunihiro Yokoi Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo, Japan; Co-Chair, Power Law Committee

Speakers

Luciano Cruz Arteaga Gorziglia y Cia, Santiago, Chile; Committee Liaison Officer, Power Law Committee
Fang He JunHe LLP, Beijing, China
Maria João Rolim Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Webinar Officer, Power Law Committee
Sophie Tee Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada