Best Policy Practices

Best Policy Practices
tions – defines the project goals (e.g. “at least X per cent of
savings”, etc.) and thus invites potential bidders to take part in
a contest of ideas and best value for money.
The client and the ESCO sign a contract – usually over
a term of seven to twelve years. The core elements of the
contract are the level and structure of the investment, the level
and sharing of the savings implementation, and the control
and maintenance of the energy-saving measures. If savings do
not materialize, the ESCO pays the difference, not the client.
To ensure savings the ESCOs usually also offer staff training
and long-term maintenance services.
Links: www.eurocontract.net and www.energyservicescoalition.org/resources/
whatis.htm
Results achieved: Guaranteed savings vary from 10% to 30%.
Since 2005, 23 projects were supported by different partners
and countries in Europe. Model documents and guidance
are available through Berliner Energieagentur and project
partners.
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