EURACTIV Est. 1min 16-06-2020 (updated: 26-06-2020 ) Most energy service companies currently deal with large-scale public building renovation projects, like schools and hospitals. But smaller-sized projects should now also start coming in, experts believe. [Sheila Sund / Flickr] EURACTIV is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Energy service companies have been around for decades, working with municipalities to renovate public buildings such as schools, hospital and swimming pools in exchange for a guaranteed return on investment in the form of energy savings. With the EU’s building renovation wave coming soon to your local town hall, has the time finally arrived for the energy services industry? In this special report, EURACTIV takes an overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Download PDF Only ‘slight growth’ reported in energy efficiency services News | Energy 23-06-2020 Est. 6minCompanies offering energy performance contracts to municipalities saw only moderate growth last year, despite a renewed push at EU level to boost energy savings and building renovation. Expert: ‘Lack of trust’ hampers energy efficiency services industry Interview | Energy 16-06-2020 Est. 11minLack of trust and information about energy performance contracts are the most frequently cited reasons why some municipalities have become sceptical about energy service companies (ESCOs). In the future, greater standardisation should help overcome issues, says Nick Keegan. The Renovation Wave: an opportunity to scale-up real energy savings through energy management Opinion | Promoted content | Energy & Environment 25-06-2020 Est. 6minThe European Commission has recently stated its will to put the European Green Deal at the heart of the Recovery Plan. After the worldwide COVID-19 crisis, which has heavily affected the European economy, it has clearly appeared that Europe needed …
