Events

ESCOs often face challenges in unleashing the immense potential for achieving global climate goals like limited access to finance, regulatory uncertainty, and a lack of capacity to assess and verify the feasibility and impact of projects. Overcoming these barriers is critical to unlocking the full potential of energy efficiency projects. Join us for an engaging webinar to explore solutions that […]

Attempts to foster ESCO markets in developing countries by replicating Western-style ESCO models have in many instances proven unsuccessful, by replicating ESCO approaches without considering the local legal, financial, accounting and business infrastructure needed for a thriving ESCO market. This webinar will provide insights of what developing-country governments can do to foster ESCO markets. The examples, recommendations and discussion are […]

ESCOs have been struggling with the adapted financing component of their offer and the challenges that come with the need for rapid payback from their clients. While ESCO markets are thriving and developing in China, the US, the EU and more recently in Latin American countries, ESCO markets still struggle on the African continent. In this context, governments need to lead […]

The first International ESCO Symposium will bring together ESCOs, ESCO associations, government representatives, financial institutions, and associated partners to inspire government actions for scaling up the contribution of ESCOs to the global response for mitigating the threat of climate change and the goals set out by the Paris Agreement. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights on the current […]

The Advisory Board of the Global ESCO Network has been developing a policy advice package central to healthy ESCO services markets. After a round of hearings among our partners, the policy advice is now consolidated. At this webinar, Pierre Langlois, the Global ESCO Network’s co-chair, will officially launch the advice and introduce its components and its motivation. It is our […]

India’s per capita carbon emissions are low, about 1.8 tons, but the combined figure makes it the third largest emitter globally. The Energy Conservation Act in 2001 introduced energy service companies in the country to induce private capital into energy efficiency. This makes India one of the important markets for ESCO services, where ESCOs have been active for more than […]

Join us for this webinar introducing the 2nd edition of our publication on Regulatory Barriers for ESCOs, Perspectives Based on Feedback from National ESCO Associations. This publication presents itself as a simple guidebook for policymakers regarding which interventions they could easily turn to in order to activate the ESCOs in support of energy efficiency strategies and policies.

Join us for this webinar and gain insights on the benefits and components of ESCO model contracts. EnerSave Capital will present their work on developing the building blocks of ESCO model contracts for the Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA), the European trade association for the sustainable energy industry, and the Global ESCO Network will launch and showcase its newly established […]

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Investing in (Energy) Resilience: A Discussion on ESCOs and Mobilizing Public and Private Finance.” Expert panelists will explore the strategies and financing solutions, both public and private, that can drive investment in energy efficiency and enhance energy resilience. The discussion will showcase the crucial role that energy efficiency and Energy Service Companies […]

Credit and loan officers in banks and other financial institutions are not energy efficiency specialists. The International Energy Efficiency Financing Protocol (IEEFP) provides concepts and guidelines to help them assess financing opportunities for energy efficiency projects. It focuses on the key elements needed to evaluate and provide attractive loans to facility owners, ESCOs, and other potential developers and implementers of […]