{"id":390,"date":"2025-05-08T09:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyoder.org.tr\/eng\/?p=390"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:14:29","slug":"international-esco-symposium-2025-practical-implementation-esco-implementation-frameworks-and-epc-facilitation-for-local-governments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyoder.org.tr\/eng\/esco\/international-esco-symposium-2025-practical-implementation-esco-implementation-frameworks-and-epc-facilitation-for-local-governments\/","title":{"rendered":"International ESCO Symposium 2025 \u2013 Practical Implementation \u2013 ESCO Implementation Frameworks and EPC Facilitation for Local Governments"},"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=mgfROBSjsy0&#038;t=1s&#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>The second day of the symposium opened with reflections from\u00a0<strong>Pierre Langlois<\/strong>\u00a0(Co-chair, Global ESCO Network; President, Econoler) and\u00a0<strong>Onur \u00dcnl\u00fc<\/strong>\u00a0(President, Energy Efficiency and Management Association of T\u00fcrkiye \u2013 EYODER). They highlighted the\u00a0<strong>depth and productivity<\/strong>\u00a0of the first day, which covered a wide range of topics, including ESCO associations, international agreements, national regulations, development perspectives, and the emerging role of SuperESCOs.<\/p>\n<p>Pierre emphasised the value of the symposium as a platform for\u00a0<strong>practitioner-level exchange<\/strong>, noting that the sessions went beyond surface-level discussions to explore real implementation challenges and solutions. Onur added a light-hearted note about the enthusiasm of the speakers, who were already deep in discussion early in the morning, eager to continue the momentum.<\/p>\n<p>They also announced that the\u00a0<strong>next ESCO Symposium will be hosted in Madrid<\/strong>, encouraging participants to continue building on the collaborative spirit and knowledge-sharing that defines the Global ESCO Network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moderated by\u00a0<strong>Serkan Emin<\/strong>\u00a0(Board Member, EYODER \u2013 T\u00fcrkiye), this session focused on how municipalities and sub-national governments can practically implement energy efficiency measures through\u00a0<strong>Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>ESCO facilitation frameworks<\/strong>. The panel featured experts from Canada, Poland, Belgium, and Ireland, who shared real-world experiences, digital innovations, and legal insights into enabling local governments to scale up energy efficiency projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Insights by Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rafa\u0142 Cie\u015blak<\/strong>\u00a0(University of Warsaw, Poland): Shared Poland\u2019s efforts to develop a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) model to support municipalities in EPC implementation, highlighting barriers such as grant dependency, lack of policy, and public procurement complexity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>John O\u2019Rourke<\/strong>\u00a0(SEFA, Ireland): Emphasised the need for national procurement frameworks and scalable models to attract large-scale finance. Advocated for energy efficiency to be treated as a transactable commodity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ingmar Hermans<\/strong>\u00a0(Ainglie): Presented a digital OSS platform to simplify EPC processes and empower municipalities through self-service tools. Highlighted the importance of standardisation, ambition, and data-driven decision-making.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Genevi\u00e8ve Gauthier<\/strong>\u00a0(Econoler, Canada): Brought insights from 15 years of EPC facilitation in Canada. Stressed the role of facilitators in aligning client expectations with technical and financial realities, and the need for education and standard frameworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common Themes and Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One-Stop-Shops (OSS)<\/strong>\u00a0are effective in simplifying EPC procurement and building trust with local governments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitalisation<\/strong>\u00a0is essential for scaling EPCs, enabling self-service, standardisation, and better data use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal and procurement barriers<\/strong>\u00a0remain significant, especially in emerging markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity building<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>knowledge transfer<\/strong>\u00a0are critical to empowering municipalities and aligning stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ambition and leadership<\/strong>\u00a0are necessary to overcome inertia and drive meaningful energy efficiency outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This session underscored that while the ESCO model is well-established in theory, its practical implementation\u2014especially at the local government level\u2014requires tailored frameworks, facilitation, and digital innovation. One-Stop-Shops, whether physical or digital, are proving to be powerful tools for bridging the gap between policy ambition and on-the-ground execution.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers emphasised that\u00a0<strong>standardisation<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>procurement reform<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>capacity building<\/strong>\u00a0are essential to unlock the full potential of EPCs. Facilitators play a crucial role in aligning diverse stakeholders, while digital platforms can democratize access and accelerate project pipelines. The session also highlighted the need for\u00a0<strong>ambitious leadership<\/strong>, particularly in the public sector, to overcome inertia and drive meaningful energy efficiency outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>As the global ESCO community continues to evolve, the lessons shared in this session offer a roadmap for scaling up local government action through practical, replicable, and innovative implementation models.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>The second day of the symposium opened with reflections from\u00a0Pierre Langlois\u00a0(Co-chair, Global ESCO Network; President, Econoler) and\u00a0Onur \u00dcnl\u00fc\u00a0(President, Energy Efficiency and Management Association of T\u00fcrkiye \u2013 EYODER). They highlighted the\u00a0depth and productivity\u00a0of the first day, which covered a wide range of topics, including ESCO associations, international agreements, national regulations, development perspectives, and the emerging role [&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\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_video src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9oIcwN1Zwh8&t=1s\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>Moderated by\u00a0<strong>Svetlana Adamek<\/strong>\u00a0(Managing Director, adamek &amp; adamek consulting GmbH), this session explored the role of\u00a0<strong>Super ESCOs<\/strong>\u00a0in unlocking large-scale energy efficiency investments by aggregating projects, reducing risk, and enabling financing solutions. The panel featured public and private sector leaders from the UAE, Philippines, Canada, Morocco, and Trinidad and Tobago, each sharing their unique SuperESCO models and experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Insights by Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suhaib Al Marzooqi \u2013 TAQA Energy Services, UAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abu Dhabi\u2019s SuperESCO focuses on enabling the government sector to adopt energy performance contracting (EPC).<\/li>\n<li>Success hinged on\u00a0<strong>government mandates<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>client onboarding<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>market awareness<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Challenges included low tariffs and resistance from facilities management companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Alexander Ablaza \u2013 CEO, Climargy, Philippines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Climargy is a\u00a0<strong>private SuperESCO<\/strong>\u00a0addressing the lack of capital access for small and medium-sized ESCOs.<\/li>\n<li>Offers\u00a0<strong>off-balance-sheet equity financing<\/strong>, allowing ESCOs to focus on technical delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Aggregates projects to attract climate investors and maximise job creation and emissions reductions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pierre Langlois \u2013 President, Econoler, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shared experiences from\u00a0<strong>Sofia<\/strong>, a SuperESCO in Canada and France.<\/li>\n<li>Emphasised the importance of\u00a0<strong>risk allocation<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>standardisation<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>financial structuring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Highlighted how bundling projects and offering turnkey financial solutions makes energy efficiency attractive to clients and banks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mehdi Benjelloun \u2013 Deputy General Manager, Attijari Capital Management, Morocco<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launched\u00a0<strong>Africa\u2019s first SuperESCO<\/strong>, African Energy Efficiency Fund (FADE).<\/li>\n<li>Raised \u20ac20 million to support ESCOs and standardise contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Focused on\u00a0<strong>risk-sharing<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>ESCO capacity building<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>market development<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Arden Rodriguez \u2013 Assistant Manager, National Energy Corporation, Trinidad and Tobago<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Super ESCO initiative aims to reduce natural gas use in power generation.<\/li>\n<li>Focused on\u00a0<strong>training local ESCOs<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>standardising contracts<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>managing EPCs<\/strong>\u00a0for clients.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated strong potential for energy savings and emissions reductions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common Themes and Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SuperESCOs fill critical gaps<\/strong>\u00a0in project preparation, financing, and aggregation that traditional ESCOs and banks cannot address alone.<\/li>\n<li>They enable\u00a0<strong>standardisation<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>de-risking<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>scaling<\/strong>\u00a0of energy efficiency investments.<\/li>\n<li>SuperESCOs act as\u00a0<strong>market enablers<\/strong>, building trust, capacity, and long-term partnerships between public and private sectors.<\/li>\n<li>Both\u00a0<strong>public and private SuperESCOs<\/strong>\u00a0play vital roles depending on market maturity and policy context.<\/li>\n<li>SuperESCOs are increasingly seen as\u00a0<strong>financial intermediaries<\/strong>, not just technical facilitators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The session demonstrated that SuperESCOs are not just a theoretical concept\u2014they are\u00a0<strong>practical, scalable solutions<\/strong>\u00a0to some of the most persistent barriers in the energy efficiency market. Whether public or private, SuperESCOs are uniquely positioned to\u00a0<strong>aggregate small projects<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>standardise contracts<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>mobilise capital<\/strong>\u00a0at scale. They help bridge the gap between facility owners, ESCOs, and financiers by aligning incentives and managing risk.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers emphasised that SuperESCOs are especially valuable in\u00a0<strong>low-tariff environments<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>emerging markets<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>contexts with limited ESCO capacity<\/strong>. They also play a pivotal role in\u00a0<strong>capacity building<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>market development<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>policy alignment<\/strong>. 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