Events

One of the common barriers for ESCOs to expand their activities and project portfolios is access to finance. The complex financial arrangements surrounding energy performance contracting (EPC) and the ESCO implementation modality, which involves installing energy-efficient technologies in third-party facilities, often lead to an increased risk perception from banks. EPC projects not only struggle to meet collateral requirements of banks […]

What’s known by “CAEs” in Spain refers to the current Energy Saving Certificates, a mechanism of the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition that rewards final energy savings (1 kWh = 1 CAE) to companies and individuals who invest in energy efficiency, converting those savings into an “asset” that can be sold to companies with savings obligations, thereby financing investments and […]

This IPMVP application guide provides measurement and verification (M&V) information to the facility owner who wants to implement an energy performance contract (EPC) involving guaranteed savings by an energy services company (ESCO). The topics discussed in the document are essential to provide a comprehensive representation of issues impacting the smooth operation of an EPC under various circumstances. This webinar covers […]

This webinar is the newest in the Global ESCO Network webinar series and explores the key role of building renovation in meeting EU energy and climate targets, focusing on Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs). Our Regulatory Barriers for Energy Service Companies 2024 (3rd edition) Report confirmed that access to affordable finance is one of the most prominent barriers faced by ESCOs. […]

The Super ESCO concept has been used for the implementation of energy efficiency (EE) projects in public sector facilities in some countries. Most of the individual targeted facilities have been rather large in size to accommodate the use of Energy Performance Contracting (EPC). The present case, coming from Canada, is quite innovative as it is using the Super ESCO concept […]

The global market for ESCO services is growing and seemingly rapidly. There is a bubbly feeling of something that is about to burst and flourish. That is the general sentiment from a 2-day symposium held in Istanbul on May 7-8, where the first Global ESCO Market Report was launched. The report is developed on the basis of a common IEA/Global […]

The Global ESCO Network’s second International ESCO Symposium is bringing together global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon and energy-efficient future. Through a series of presentations, panels, and discussions, the symposium will address the latest trends, regulatory frameworks, financing strategies, and success stories in the ESCO market. It will highlight how ESCOs can serve as […]

While the ESCO market in the Philippines has over a quarter-century history behind it, it received a huge boost when an inclusive and comprehensive energy efficiency law was enacted in 2019. This webinar will cover progress since the enactment of the 2019 law, what is needed to reach its goals and how ESCOs can play a pivotal part in reaching […]

As Türkiye intensifies its focus on energy efficiency, the ESCO sector has emerged as a pivotal player in reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights into Türkiye’s ESCO landscape and will equip you with valuable knowledge on the evolving energy efficiency market in Türkiye. The information on the ESCO market will […]

The African Energy Efficiency Fund (FAEE) launched by Attijariwafa Bank Corporate and Investment Banking in Morocco is a recent example of a private Super ESCO, an innovative solution to overcome the financial, technical and operational obstacles that companies face in the development and implementation of energy efficiency and decarbonization projects. A key partnership in the FAEE is with Econoler, which […]