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- Publication 18 June 2021 Fostering the Development of ESCO Markets for Energy Efficiency This guidance note, about Energy service companies (ESCO), was prepared under the Energy Efficiency Outreach activity of the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia region. The activity is sponsored by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, a multidonor technical assistance trust fund administered by the World Bank and cosponsored by thirteen official bilateral donors. ESCO can aid energy efficiency efforts by providing technical skills, assuming performance risks, facilitating access to…
- Publication 18 June 2021 Public procurement of energy efficiency services : lessons from international experience (English) This book explores energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) as a means of overcoming some of the more difficult hurdles in promoting energy efficiency in public facilities. ESPCs represent a very attractive solution to many of the problems that are unique to public agencies, since they involve outsourcing a full project cycle to a service provider. From the detailed audit through implementation and savings verification, ESPCs can relieve public agencies of bureaucratic hassles, while…
- Publication 18 June 2021 Financing energy efficiency : lessons from Brazil, China, India, and beyond (English) Energy for heating, cooling, lighting, mechanical power, and various chemical processes is a fundamental requirement for both daily life and economic development. The negative impact on the environment of current energy systems is increasingly alarming, especially the global warming consequences of burning fossil fuels. The future requires change through the development and adoption of new supply technologies, through a successful search for new, less resource-intensive paths of economic…
- Publication 18 June 2021 Driving Energy Efficiency Markets through Municipal Procurement Many of the most successful municipal energy efficient procurement programs around the world London, Mexico City, New York City, and Vienna have been undertaken without any action at the national level. Forward-looking cities can be champions for energy efficiency initiatives today, showing other cities and their national governments how such measures can save money and drive markets. As other cities follow their example, opportunities grow for joint purchasing, strengthening negotiating power…
- Publication 18 June 2021 Proven Delivery Models for LED Public Lighting : Synthesis of Six Case Studies Most public lighting is concentrated in cities, where it can constitute up to 65 percent of municipal electricity budgets. Compared to alternative forms of public lighting, LED luminaries consume less electricity, have longer life cycles, and provide better quality lighting. Despite the benefits, many municipalities are unsure of how to implement an LED lighting program. This synthesis report summarizes the cross-cutting findings from the six case studies which document real-life experiences,…
- Publication 18 June 2021 Multidimensional Auctions for Public Energy Efficiency Projects : Evidence from the Japanese ESCO Market Competitive bidding is an important policy tool to procure goods and services from the market at the lowest possible cost. Under traditional public procurement systems, however, it may be difficult to purchase highly customized objects, such as energy efficiency services. This is because not only prices but also other nonmonetary aspects need to be taken into account. Multidimensional auctions are often used to evaluate multidimensional bids. This paper examines the bidding strategy in…
- Publication 18 June 2021 Mind the GAAP A Study on the Effects of Proposed Changes in Accounting Standards for Leases on Investment in Energy Efficiency Retrofits in the United States It is well known that energy efficiency retrofits of buildings provide attractive and stable financial returns through energy, water and operational cost savings over a long period of time. McKinsey estimates that $1.2 trillion in potential annual energy savings can be achieved through $520 billion of energy efficiency investments over the next decade.
- Publication 18 June 2021 ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES IN EUROPE Energy service companies (ESCOs) are important agents to promote energy efficiency improvements. Although the European Commission and the Member States of the European Union (EU) have supported a number of policy initiatives to foster the ESCO industry, a recent survey of ESCO businesses in Europe has indicated that major differences exist in the development of the ESCO business among the various countries. The survey “ESCOs in Europe” covers EU-25, the New Accession Countries (NACs),…