Reviewing Energy-Related and Environmental Exports

Ex-Im Bank's financing for fossil-fuel energy development has generated congressional concern. High energy prices worldwide may increase interest in Ex-Im Bank financing for renewable energy projects.

Full Report of GAO-02-1024 (PDF, 39 pages)

In addition, the United States in recent years has worked through the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development to develop common environmental policies for export credit agencies. Ex-Im Bank has established an Office of Renewable Energy and Environmental Exports to coordinate efforts to increase financing in these areas. Ex-Im Bank management could consider reviewing current energy and environmental export policies and consider whether there may be additional opportunities to expand bilateral or multilateral support for environmentally focused development projects.

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