{"id":376,"date":"2025-05-07T13:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyoder.org.tr\/eng\/?p=376"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:29:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:29:39","slug":"international-esco-symposium-2025-national-regulation-and-frameworks-in-support-of-esco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyoder.org.tr\/eng\/esco\/international-esco-symposium-2025-national-regulation-and-frameworks-in-support-of-esco\/","title":{"rendered":"International ESCO Symposium 2025 \u2013 National Regulation and Frameworks in Support of ESCO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qdEtgm3luFM&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Moderated by\u00a0<strong>Denis Tanguay<\/strong>\u00a0(Efficiency Valuation Organisation), this panel explored how national regulatory frameworks can support the growth of ESCO markets. Panellists from the Philippines, the United States, T\u00fcrkiye, and India shared their experiences, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in enabling energy performance contracting (EPC) and scaling energy efficiency investments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Insights by Country<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexander Ablaza \u2013 Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2), Philippines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (2019)<\/strong>\u00a0was a turning point after nearly 30 years of voluntary market conditions.<\/li>\n<li>The law introduced:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mandatory obligations<\/strong>\u00a0for large energy users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certification<\/strong>\u00a0for ESCO professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax incentives<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>100% foreign ownership<\/strong>\u00a0for ESCOs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovative procurement models<\/strong>\u00a0for public sector engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>The ESCO market is growing, with a notable rise in\u00a0<strong>cooling-as-a-service<\/strong>\u00a0models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>David Daniel \u2013 Willdan Energy Solutions, United States<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ESCO market is evolving amid\u00a0<strong>political uncertainty<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>tariff risks<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>supply chain disruptions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Federal support is declining, while\u00a0<strong>state and local governments<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>utilities<\/strong>\u00a0are becoming key players.<\/li>\n<li>Challenges include:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trust and transparency<\/strong>\u00a0in ESCO performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decarbonization mandates<\/strong>\u00a0conflicting with short payback requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grid strain<\/strong>\u00a0from EVs and data centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Utilities are increasingly offering\u00a0<strong>on-bill financing<\/strong>\u00a0and other innovative funding models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Esra Tombak \u2013 Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>T\u00fcrkiye aims for\u00a0<strong>net-zero emissions by 2053<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>ESCO contracts were introduced in 2007 and supported by legislation in 2020\u20132022.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>World Bank-funded pilot<\/strong>\u00a0in a public school achieved\u00a0<strong>70% energy savings<\/strong>, but broader adoption is hindered by:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economic uncertainty<\/strong>\u00a0and inflation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited financial strength<\/strong>\u00a0of local ESCOs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of integrated project delivery<\/strong>\u00a0and sector familiarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Despite challenges, T\u00fcrkiye has renovated nearly\u00a0<strong>400 public buildings<\/strong>, achieving an average of\u00a0<strong>40% energy savings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Jayanta Chaudhuri \u2013 Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), India<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Energy Conservation Act (2001)<\/strong>\u00a0and its 2022 amendment laid the foundation for ESCO development.<\/li>\n<li>Key enablers include:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)<\/strong>\u00a0accreditation and M&amp;V protocols.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)<\/strong>\u00a0scheme and emerging\u00a0<strong>carbon markets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Super ESCO (EESL)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>state-level energy conservation funds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Challenges include:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Voluntary building codes<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>low credit ratings<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>small ESCO scale<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solar deployment<\/strong>\u00a0undermining energy efficiency incentives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procurement policies<\/strong>\u00a0favouring lowest-cost bids over lifecycle value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The panel emphasised that while national regulations are critical to enabling ESCO markets, they must be supported by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clear procurement frameworks<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial de-risking mechanisms<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity building<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-sector collaboration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each country\u2019s experience shows that\u00a0<strong>policy alone is not enough<\/strong>\u2014implementation, market trust, and financial innovation are equally essential. The session closed with a call for continued collaboration and knowledge-sharing to overcome persistent barriers and scale energy efficiency globally.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moderated by\u00a0Denis Tanguay\u00a0(Efficiency Valuation Organisation), this panel explored how national regulatory frameworks can support the growth of ESCO markets. Panellists from the Philippines, the United States, T\u00fcrkiye, and India shared their experiences, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in enabling energy performance contracting (EPC) and scaling energy efficiency investments. Key Insights by Country Alexander Ablaza [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_column _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" type=\"4_4\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_video src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=08LTQptKwxI\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_column _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" type=\"4_4\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>The symposium, held in Istanbul and hosted by EYODER (Energy Efficiency and Management Association of T\u00fcrkiye), in collaboration with UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and other partners, gathered nearly 200 participants from 42 countries. It aimed to elevate the global ESCO (Energy Service Company) industry and promote energy efficiency as a key solution to climate and energy challenges.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Welcoming Remarks Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>S\u00f8ren L\u00fctken \u2013 Co-chair, Global ESCO Network, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Emphasized the importance of engaging the private sector in climate action.<\/li>\n<li>Highlighted ESCOS as efficient tools for implementing energy efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Called for policy support to accelerate ESCO market growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Onur \u00dcnl\u00fc \u2013 President, EYODER<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Stressed energy efficiency as a strategic solution to climate, energy, and economic challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Outlined T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s national goals: 16% reduction in primary energy consumption by 2030, $20B investment, and 100 million tons of CO\u2082 reduction.<\/li>\n<li>Advocated for a collaborative ESCO ecosystem involving finance, insurance, legal, and engineering sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Ahmet Berat Conkar \u2013 Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Reaffirmed T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s commitment to energy efficiency through its National Action Plan.<\/li>\n<li>Highlighted the role of ESCOS in public-private partnerships and performance-based contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Announced targets like 30% energy savings in public buildings by 2030 and emphasized financial incentives and international cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Gwi-Yeop Son \u2013 Regional Director, UN Development Coordination Office<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Linked ESCOs to broader sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.<\/li>\n<li>Urged ESCOS to engage in national climate planning (NDCs).<\/li>\n<li>Called for partnerships with UN country teams to scale energy efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Martin Krause \u2013 Director, Climate Change Division, UNEP<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduced UNEP\u2019s support for ESCOS and the launch of the first Global ESCO Market Report.<\/li>\n<li>Highlighted ESCOS\u2019 strong ROI and job creation potential.<\/li>\n<li>Advocated for regulatory frameworks to support energy performance contracting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Keynote Speech \u2013 Dr. Clara Camarasa, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Global ESCO Market Report Insights<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Market Concentration<\/strong>: 85% of global ESCO investments are in the US and China.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project Types<\/strong>: Integrated retrofits yield higher savings but require stronger capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sector Engagement<\/strong>: Public and industrial sectors are active; residential and transport lag behind.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology Trends<\/strong>: Lighting and HVAC dominate; advanced tech like heat pumps underused.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy Savings<\/strong>: US leads with 56% savings; most countries average around 30%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financing Challenges<\/strong>: Access to finance is the top barrier; innovative models needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy Drivers<\/strong>: National energy efficiency targets are key to market growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Opportunities &amp; Recommendations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Expand ESCOs into underserved sectors (commercial, industrial).<\/li>\n<li>Promote integrated retrofits over single-tech solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Implement smart policies to unlock private finance.<\/li>\n<li>Governments should treat energy efficiency as infrastructure and support ESCOS with mandates and incentives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Closing Message<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The symposium underscored that energy efficiency is not just an environmental or economic issue\u2014it\u2019s a strategic enabler of sustainable development. 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