{"id":4732,"date":"2025-05-12T11:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T11:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/?p=4732"},"modified":"2026-02-19T05:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:34:31","slug":"energieprestatiecontract-epc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/nl\/energy-performance-contract-epc\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy performance contract (EPC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4732\" class=\"elementor elementor-4732\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8c0a35 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a8c0a35\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e9a746 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1e9a746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/contrat-performance-energitique-1024x682.jpg.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4734\" alt=\"energieprestatiecontract\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/contrat-performance-energitique-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/contrat-performance-energitique-1024x682.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/contrat-performance-energitique-1024x682.jpg-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1914af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f1914af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d07e16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d07e16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is an Energy Performance Contract (EPC)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-742e6da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"742e6da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Definition of an EPC<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b739753 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b739753\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An Energy Performance Contract (EPC) is a legal agreement by which a service provider commits to improving the energy efficiency of a building or building stock, while guaranteeing a minimum level of energy savings. This type of contract is based on a measurable results approach: if the promised savings are not achieved, the service provider can be held liable and compensate for the shortfall.<\/p><p>An EPC includes both technical services (construction, operation, maintenance) and rigorous performance monitoring. It is a key tool for reducing energy consumption, optimizing operating costs, and contributing to the energy transition objectives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf7063 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1cf7063\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the objectives of an EPC?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6fb17e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6fb17e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">An energy performance contract has one main objective: to sustainably reduce the <a href=\"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/nl\/blog\/decarbonization-building\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\" target=\"_self\">energy consumption of a building<\/a> or building stock while guaranteeing results. Unlike a simple work service, the EPC contractually commits the service provider to a minimum level of savings, measured and verified over a given period.<\/p><p>This type of contract addresses several challenges:<\/p><ul><li>Improving the energy efficiency of facilities (heating, ventilation, lighting, etc.)<\/li><li>Reducing\u00a0<a href=\"\/nl\/greenhouse-gases\/calculate-greenhouse-gas-emissions\/\">greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>\u00a0associated with energy consumption<\/li><li>Optimizing operating costs by reducing energy bills<\/li><li>Contributing to regulatory compliance, particularly with the tertiary sector decree or energy audit requirements<\/li><li>Adding value to real estate assets by making them more efficient and attractive<\/li><\/ul><p>The EPC is therefore part of the energy transition process and allows project owners to secure their investments thanks to a contractual performance guarantee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e53a578 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e53a578\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77e6f40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77e6f40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e5a419 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e5a419\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your carbon footprint awaits!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f73128 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f73128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Register for our free trial, answer 20 questions, and receive your 1st carbon footprint!<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd5f0ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dd5f0ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_mouse&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/scan.carbon-cockpit.eu\/auth\/login?_gl=1*drxy6x*_gcl_au*NjEzNjc1Njk1LjE3NTE4NzcxNjM.*_ga*MTU5NjI2MjQzLjE3MzgwNTY0NzA.*_ga_ZPQ454VJXX*czE3NTk0ODkxNTIkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzU5NDg5MjA3JGo1JGwwJGgw\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5921337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5921337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does an EPC work?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dc7cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8dc7cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The main principles of the EPC\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779ac8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"779ac8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The energy performance contract is based on a commitment to results rather than means. Specifically, the service provider (or energy operator) commits to achieving a defined level of energy savings over the term of the contract. This guarantee is the cornerstone of the EPC: if the objectives are not met, the service provider may be required to financially compensate for the difference.<\/p><p>Another key principle: performance monitoring and measurement. Throughout the contract, consumption is analyzed and compared to a reference situation (called the \u201cbase year\u201d) to assess actual gains.<\/p><p>The EPC can include a wide range of services: energy improvement work, technical equipment management, maintenance, and usage management. It is adapted to each situation based on needs, the type of building, and the objectives set.<\/p><p>Finally, the contract generally extends over several years (5 to 10 years) to ensure a return on investment and ensure the long-term benefits. The EPC thus provides a secure contractual framework for financing and managing a long-term energy efficiency strategy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-959a3c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"959a3c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the different stages of the EPC?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6422df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6422df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The implementation of an energy performance contract follows a multi-step process:<\/p><p>Initial energy audit: this analyzes existing consumption, identifies potential sources of savings, and defines a baseline situation.<\/p><p>Development of specifications: this specifies the performance objectives, the planned work, the service provider\u2019s commitments, and the monitoring procedures.<\/p><p>Call for tenders and contracting: the project owner selects a service provider (ESCO) with whom the EPC is signed.<\/p><p>Implementation of actions: work, technical adjustments, and user training, if necessary.<\/p><p>Performance monitoring and verification: results are regularly measured and compared to contractual objectives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ad8fbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ad8fbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Parties to the energy performance contract<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e8b7f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e8b7f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An energy performance contract involves several parties with clearly defined roles, collaborating to achieve the set objectives. The project owner: this is the beneficiary of the contract, whether a local authority, a social housing provider, a company, or a real estate asset manager. They initiate the project and remain its strategic leader.<\/p><p>The energy operator or service provider (ESCO): this operator designs, implements, and monitors energy performance improvement initiatives. They contractually commit to a certain level of savings, with an obligation to achieve results.<\/p><p>The project owner\u2019s experts or assistants: these can assist the project owner during the audit, specification drafting, and results monitoring phases.<\/p><p>The third-party financier (if applicable): in some EPCs, an external organization covers the initial investment, which is reimbursed through the savings generated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be9bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8be9bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Performance measurement and verification<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-559e432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"559e432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Performance measurement and verification are central elements of the energy performance contract. They ensure that the announced energy savings are actually achieved and that they correspond to the contractual commitments.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">The most widely used reference method is the IPMVP (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.nrel.gov\/docs\/fy02osti\/31505.pdf\" target=\"_self\">international performance measurement and verification protocol<\/a>) standard. It defines the rules for calculating savings by comparing actual consumption to a reference situation, adjusted for parameters such as weather, usage, and building occupancy.<\/p><p>Energy monitoring tools (sensors, digital platforms, management software) are generally implemented to continuously collect data. Periodic reports are then sent to the project owner. If targets are not met, the service provider may be required to compensate for the differences. This guarantee mechanism strengthens confidence in the system and secures the investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ceda38 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ceda38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d696519 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d696519\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac3e76 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ac3e76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9cda06 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b9cda06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Ijg5NjkiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Webinar_Dcar_ID2Green_092024-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1535\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Webinar_Dcar_ID2Green_092024-1.jpg 524w, https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Webinar_Dcar_ID2Green_092024-1-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be501ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be501ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72308ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72308ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to decarbonize your company ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7ca7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f7ca7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default translation-block\">Enter your email address and access immediately our <b>30-minute webinar.<\/b> Discover our experts' strategic advice for decarbonizing your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772f163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"772f163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-596.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1536\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570377a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"570377a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The different types of energy performance contracts\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f729ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f729ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Works-type energy performance contracts\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5796488 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5796488\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The works-type EPC is the most common form of energy performance contract. It includes the completion of energy renovation work on the building or technical equipment (heating, ventilation, lighting, insulation, etc.). These interventions aim to significantly reduce energy consumption and improve comfort.<\/p><p>In this type of contract, the service provider undertakes not only to design and execute the work, but also to guarantee a minimum level of energy savings over a defined period. If the results are not achieved, the service provider compensates for the difference according to the terms and conditions stipulated in the contract.<\/p><p>This EPC is particularly suited to older or energy-intensive buildings requiring technical upgrading. It can be combined with financing mechanisms (CEE, public subsidies, third-party financing) to reduce the initial investment. It offers a comprehensive and secure solution for project owners wishing to undertake energy-efficient renovations, while relying on a commitment to measurable and verifiable results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12e530f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12e530f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Service-type EPCs\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a390020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a390020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The service-type EPC is primarily based on optimizing existing buildings, without necessarily undertaking major renovations. The objective is to improve energy performance through facility management, optimized maintenance, precise consumption regulation, and user involvement.<\/p><p>This type of EPC leverages so-called \u201corganizational\u201d or \u201cbehavioral\u201d levers, such as HVAC system configuration, real-time consumption monitoring, and occupant training. It relies on remote monitoring, technical management tools (TMS), and energy dashboards.<\/p><p>The service provider commits to a performance objective, with an obligation to deliver results, as with other types of EPCs. This format is particularly suited to recent or already renovated buildings, where the potential gains lie in the use and operation of equipment.<\/p><p>The service-type EPC thus allows for rapid gains at a lower cost, while laying the foundations for a culture of sustainable energy performance. It is also an excellent starting point before future work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c736249 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c736249\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Global EPCs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baebd88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"baebd88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The global EPC combines several services in a single integrated contract: construction, operation, maintenance, and energy management. It offers a comprehensive and coherent view of performance, with a single point of contact responsible for all actions.<\/p><p>This type of contract is designed to maximize long-term energy savings by ensuring both the efficiency of technical installations and their optimal operation. It generally includes performance commitments over several years (up to ten years), with regular monitoring and penalties for failure to meet targets.<\/p><p>The global EPC is well-suited to complex or multi-site sites (communities, campuses, large real estate portfolios) that require unified management. It also allows for better coordination of investments, optimization of operating costs, and securing results through a comprehensive approach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de7580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3de7580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EPC with or without third-party financing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3caa73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3caa73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An EPC can be implemented with or without third-party financing, depending on the project owner\u2019s investment capacity and the project\u2019s financial strategy.<\/p><p>In an EPC with third-party financing, an external entity (bank, semi-public company, third-party operator) covers the initial investment. Reimbursement is then made from the energy savings generated. This allows public stakeholders or companies with limited budgets to undertake ambitious projects without immediately mobilizing their own funds.<\/p><p>Conversely, an EPC without third-party financing relies on direct financing by the beneficiary. The latter retains full control over financial flows and can fully benefit from the savings once the investment has been amortized.<\/p><p>The choice between these two models depends on numerous factors: borrowing capacity, desired commitment period, access to public aid, and acceptable level of risk. In all cases, the performance guarantee mechanism remains central, securing the return on investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-426cc81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"426cc81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is the energy performance contract for?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d692fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d692fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The energy performance contract is aimed at all stakeholders with energy-intensive buildings who wish to sustainably reduce their consumption. It is particularly suited to organizations facing regulatory or economic objectives related to energy efficiency.<\/p><p>Local authorities (town halls, departments, regions) are among the main beneficiaries, particularly for their schools, gymnasiums, administrative buildings, and cultural facilities. Social housing providers and condominium managers also benefit from a regulated solution for financing and managing energy renovations.<\/p><p>In the private sector, industrial companies, large service groups, clinics, and shopping centers can use the EPC to improve the performance of their facilities while securing results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-715f6ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"715f6ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the advantages of an EPC?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ad5c1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ad5c1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The energy performance contract offers numerous benefits for both public and private project owners, combining energy efficiency, contractual security, and long-term profitability.<\/p><p>The main advantage of the EPC lies in its commitment to results: the service provider guarantees a measurable level of energy savings. This approach reduces investment uncertainties, secures return on investment, and limits financial risks.<\/p><p>The EPC also enables a sustainable reduction in energy consumption, resulting in a significant reduction in energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. It thus actively contributes to organizations\u2019 climate strategies.<\/p><p>The EPC also contributes to the valuation of real estate assets. Improving the energy performance of buildings increases their comfort, attractiveness, and regulatory compliance (particularly with regard to the tertiary decree or mandatory energy audits).<\/p><p>Finally, the EPC facilitates access to public or private financing (CEE, grants, third-party financing), making ambitious projects possible without mobilizing all of the company\u2019s own funds. The EPC is therefore a strategic tool for combining economic performance and environmental commitment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dcdc8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5dcdc8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the limitations of an EPC? \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-716c9b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"716c9b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first limitation is related to its technical and legal complexity. Implementing an EPC requires specialized expertise to define objectives, manage commitments, structure guarantee clauses, and monitor results. Without adequate support, the project may lack rigor or consistency.<\/p><p>Another challenge: the reliability of the initial assessment. If the initial energy audit is poorly conducted, projected savings may be overestimated, compromising profitability and trust between the parties.<\/p><p>Furthermore, the choice of service provider is also strategic. A company with little experience or poor references may not achieve the set objectives, despite the existence of a contract. Finally, the implementation time can be lengthy: between the study, contracting, construction, and monitoring phases, an EPC can span several months, or even years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-761f8e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"761f8e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to set up an energy performance contract?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa344bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa344bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: initial energy audit<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-834d116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"834d116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This first phase establishes a detailed inventory of the site\u2019s energy consumption. The audit identifies the most energy-intensive equipment, potential malfunctions, and areas for improvement. It also serves to define the baseline situation that will allow future savings to be measured.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34cc29e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34cc29e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: drafting the specifications<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a95aa86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a95aa86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Based on the audit, specifications are drafted. They set out the performance objectives, the types of actions planned (works, management, maintenance), the monitoring procedures, and the commitments expected from the service provider. This document is essential to ensure a clear and transparent consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0757336 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0757336\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: launching a call for tenders (public or private contract)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-321b40c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"321b40c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The project owner then selects a service provider via a call for tenders. Candidates submit technical and financial proposals, including a commitment to guaranteed savings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac6c38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ac6c38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: implementation of actions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80a72e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e80a72e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once the contract is signed, the service provider initiates the planned actions: energy improvement work, installation of monitoring equipment, user awareness raising, optimization of settings, etc. This phase can last several months depending on the scope of the project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a7128c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a7128c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: performance monitoring and annual verification<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde69e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bde69e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Throughout the contract, results are tracked using measurement tools (sensors, software, BMS) and compared to the baseline situation. An annual review validates the achievement of objectives. In the event of deviations, adjustments or compensation are implemented according to the terms of the contract.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b28fa8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b28fa8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the link between an energy performance contract and a carbon strategy?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfd5b18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfd5b18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The energy performance contract (EPC) is a concrete lever for implementing an effective and measurable carbon strategy. By directly affecting the energy consumption of buildings, it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in scopes 1 and 2 defined in a <a href=\"https:\/\/d-carbonize.eu\/nl\/product\/\">carbon audit<\/a>.<\/p><p>The work and actions carried out within the framework of an EPC help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, improve equipment efficiency, and promote more efficient and intelligent management of energy resources. It is therefore fully integrated into a gradual decarbonization trajectory.<\/p><p>Furthermore, the results obtained through the EPC are quantifiable, verifiable, and traceable, facilitating carbon reporting, regulatory compliance (e.g., tertiary decrees), and the achievement of objectives set by a climate roadmap. For businesses and communities, the EPC thus becomes a tool to optimize energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints, while securing long-term investments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The energy performance contract (EPC) is an agreement committing a service provider to guaranteeing measurable energy savings for a building. It combines construction, maintenance, and performance monitoring, with a commitment to results. 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