An energy performance contract is an agreement between an entity (public or private) and an energy services company (ESCO) in which the ESCO undertakes to make the entity's facilities more energy-efficient for compensation that is normally results-based and linked to the amount of energy saved. The agreement, which is often for a period of between 7-10 years, encompasses areas such as conducting an initial energy audit and compiling a list of recommendations; project development, construction, and installation; and the assumption of technical and financial risks.

Model Energy Performance Contract - 37pg - USA - Word (238 KB)
Energy Services Coalition EPC Document Suite - USA
Annotated Energy Performance Contract Template - 32pg - USA - Word(146KB)
Model Energy Performance Contract - 105pg - Canada - PDF (5.6 MB)

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