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The German Energy Agency (Deutsche Energie-Agentur, dena) has published a new guide aimed at providing detailed information on the second phase of Energy Savings Contracting (ESC) project implementation. The guide, titled "ESC Implementation Consultation," was released on August 25, 2025.
This guide serves as a working aid for preparing and conducting ESC, complementing the main ESC guide published on August 1, 2018. Unlike the main guide, the ESC Implementation Consultation does not provide information on the first phase of ESC project implementation.
The purpose of both guides, along with other publications such as "Energy Management and Energy Savings Contracting in Municipalities" (published on December 12, 2017) and the "ESC Orientation Consultation" (date of publication unknown), is to offer valuable resources for the preparation, development, and implementation of ESC.
The "ESC Orientation Consultation" was published after the ESC Implementation Consultation, although the exact publication date is not specified. It's worth noting that the "Energy Management and Energy Savings Contracting in Municipalities" guide was published prior to the "ESC Orientation Consultation."
The ESC Implementation Consultation guide outlines all steps of an implementation consultation in ESC, providing current information and sample documents. However, unlike the main ESC guide, it does not specify its intended audience or the geographical area it is intended for.
The main ESC guide, titled "Energy Savings Contracting (ESC) - Successfully Implement Efficiency Measures with Guaranteed Savings," is available on the agency's website. This guide, like the "Energy Management and Energy Savings Contracting in Municipalities" guide, is aimed at municipalities.
While the ESC Implementation Consultation guide does not specify its intended audience or the geographical area it is intended for, it offers a comprehensive resource for those involved in the second phase of ESC project implementation. The guide describes in detail the steps involved in conducting an ESC project during this phase.
In conclusion, the German Energy Agency continues to support the implementation of ESC projects with the publication of the ESC Implementation Consultation guide. This new guide, along with the other publications, offers valuable resources for those seeking to prepare, develop, and implement ESC projects.
