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1. 1. Boosting EU’s Building Renovation Rates with Energy Performance Contracting

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Filipe Azevedo; [2020]
   Keywords : Energy Performance Contracting; Energy Service Company; building renovation; business model; demand response;

   Abstract : Annual building renovation rates in Europe currently stand at 0.4 to 1.2%. In order for Europe to meetits energy efficiency targets a “renovation wave” will have to be triggered that will, at least double, the current rates (“A European Green Deal | European Commission” 2019). READ MORE

3. 2. A Study of Energy Saving Actions in Older Buildings in Sweden

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : OSCAR LEFFLER; NASSIF MANSOUR; [2018]
   Keywords : Energy saving technologies; exhaust air heat pump; drain water heat recovery; insulation; geothermal heat pump; photovoltaics; return on investment; energy performance contracting; payback period; climate shell improvement; technical installations; calibration; housing associations; real estate managers; decision making; status quo bias.; Energibesparingsteknik; frånluftsvärmepump; spillvattenvärmeåtervinning; isolering; bergvärmepump; solceller; direktavkastning; energibesparingskontrakt; återbetalningsperiod; klimatskalförbättringar; tekniska installationer; kalibrering; bostadsförening; fastighetsförvaltare beslutsfattning; status quo bias.;

   Abstract : Modern energy saving technologies are become increasingly mature, easier to implement and financially profitable. Both the European Union and the Swedish government have directives with goals regarding energy savings for the year 2020 and 2030. READ MORE

4. 3. Energy Performance Contracting in Swedish scenario: a case study with Morastrand AB

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Fabiana Frota de Albuquerque Landi; [2018]
   Keywords : Energy performance contracting; EPC; energy efficiency; energy efficiency business models; public housing renovation in Sweden; lifecycle cost analysis; energy service companies; Million homes Programme; EPC framework.;

   Abstract : Renovation of the existing buildings in Sweden represents a great potential to achieve the energy efficiency and carbon emission targets set by the European Union and the Swedish government. The Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is regarded as an efficient way to manage and to outsource the risks of energy efficiency (EE) measures. READ MORE

5. 4. Capacity Building for Energy Performance Contracting in European Union

   University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

   Author : Ezgi Basar; [2013]
   Keywords : Energy performance contracting; EPC; Capacity building; Capacity development; Energy efficiency; Energy Service Company; ESCO; Energy policy;

   Abstract : Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is an important tool to disseminate energy efficiency measures. This study focuses on the main barriers and success factors for EPC market in order to build capacity in this subject. READ MORE

6. 5. Energy Services in Shanghai

   University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

   Author : André De Geer; Mathias Melander; [2013]
   Keywords : Energy services; ES; energy service companies; ESCO; Shanghai; China; Energy Performance Contracting; EPC; energy policy; energy politics; energy barriers; sustainable buildings; HVAC; qualitative; quantitative; energy actors; mixed method study; research in china; EMCO; china subsidies; PRC; shanghai growth; energy regulations; energy policies; energy investments;

   Abstract : The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. However, the economic expansion is not without complications. Improved standard of living and a growing industrial sector have led to an increased demand of energy, which in turn is contributing to air pollution and land contamination. READ MORE