Contribution to energy efficiency: Europe’s Best Energy Services wanted!

The efficient use of energy is an important prerequisite for the success of the energy revolution and to achieve the climate protection targets in Europe. Important functions fulfil companies that provide, promote and implement high quality energy services. To honour the European frontrunners in the field of energy efficiency, the „European Energy Service Initiative“ (EESI), will bestow the „European Energy Service Award“ (EESA) for the seventh time.

The Award will be bestowed to three categories. The category Best Energy Service Promoter distinguishes active market facilitators that essentially contributed to the diffusion of energy services in Europe. ESCOs will be awarded in the Category Best Energy Service Provider, if they positively managed to influence the market by introducing new products and through their willingness to take risks in developing the market. Up to three outstanding projects will be awarded in the Best Energy Service Project Category. The emphasis should be placed on environmentally friendly, innovative and custom-built projects.

The Berliner Energieagentur, which coordinates the European Energy Service Initiative, receives applications starting now. The application documents can be downloaded from the webpage of the European Energy Service Initiative. A jury of international experts selects the award-winners.

The European Energy Service Initiative (EESI) contributes with the support of the EU to the promotion and development of the Energy Performance Contracting model. Coordinated by Berliner Energieagentur partners from nine European countries are working together, organising seminars and trainings, compiling practice guidelines and disseminate results and best practice examples.

Further information on the European Energy Service Initiative is available on the internet: www.european-energy-service-initiative.net