Abstract
Introduction
End users are under increasing pressure to limit energy consumption, without compromising output. This is a result of high prices, government regulation and public attitudes towards "Green Issues": reducing one' s carbon footprint has risen up the agenda. This brief explains B2B energy efficiency markets in Europe. It compares and contrasts services on offer, from utilities and from ESCOs.
Scope of this research
- Up-to-date data on European B2B energy efficiency markets
- Understanding of market drivers and concurrent growth prospects
- Analysis of utility and ESCO corporate strategies and business models
- Outlook for regulatory framework in Europe
Research and analysis highlights
Concern amongst governments and electorates over climate change has pushed all major energy users and providers to burnish their "green credentials". Unstable security of supply and high retail prices will serve to enhance this trend. As liberalization continues to enhance competition utilities must diversify their energy efficiency services.
The defining feature of B2B ESCOs is their capacity to finance and manage energy efficiency projects. Whereas the B2C energy efficiency market is dominated by utilities alone, non-utility energy service companies have a large presence in the B2B sector, implying either more intense competition, consolidation or Joint Ventures.
Effective financing and risk management is the key to successful energy efficiency services, and thus market expansion depends on transparency and stability. Significant funding for efficiency projects is available from local authorities, central governments, multi-lateral institutions and NGOs.
Key reasons to purchase this research
- Understand the European B2B energy efficiency services sector and build a strategy for capturing a greater share
- Compare and contrast Utilities' and ESCOs' energy efficiency service offerings, across Europe and America
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