The objective was to instigate a self-sustaining market for investment in sustainable energy projects in Ukrainian private sector companies. In order to achieve this objective, the Consultant worked closely with local Banks and selected local engineers to ensure that PFIs become familiar with appraising and financing EE and RE Projects, private sector companies become aware of the competitive advantages of such investments, and access financing provided by commercial banks and leasing companies, and local experts gain the required expertise to assist Ukrainian business.The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was scaling up its operations of sustainable energy financing facilities in Ukraine. The facility of USD 100 million took the form of credit lines for on-lending to private sector companies for sustainable energy investments. EBRD contracted the Consultant to undertake project coordination, project preparation, marketing and information campaign and technical assistance to the participating financial intermediaries.