EPI CENTAR International was contracted by Swiss Contact to prepare an analysis. The key objective of this assignment is Analysis of practical functioning of the ESCO Model with recommendations of models to support with recommendations of models to support the Chambers of commerce to train their members.
As part of the assignment EPI CENTAR International assessed different energy efficient ESCO models, as well as their implementation in two types of institutions: public educational institutions and private construction companies, including all 8 planning regions in the country.
The assessment was conducted via online and field surveys with public educational institutions, private construction companies and chamber representatives. Furthermore, EPI CENTAR International conducted additional face-to face interviews and collected valuable information from 3 public educational institutions in different parts in Macedonia, and develop 3 case studies with relevant examples of successful or/and unsuccessful measures undertaken for achieving better energy efficiency. The survey analysis and the case studies were incorporated as part of the final assignment report, providing recommendations for future development in this area.