MINIMUM ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS IN THE ASSOCIATED TENDER SPECIFICATIONS

– Findings / recommendations of an analysis of energy & audit carried out before the contract has been concluded that covers energy use of the building with a view to implement energy efficiency improvement measures

– Clear and transparent list of the efficiency measures to be implemented or the efficiency results to be obtained.

– Guaranteed savings to be achieved by implementing the measures of the contract.

– Duration and milestones of the contract, terms and period of notice.

– Clear and transparent list of the obligations of each contracting party.

– Reference date(s) to establish achieved savings.

– Clear and transparent list of steps to be performed to implement a measure or package of measures and, where relevant, associated costs.

– Obligation to fully implement the measures in the contract and documentation of all changes made during the project.

– Regulations specifying the inclusion of equivalent requirements in any subcontracting with third parties.

– Clear and transparent display of financial implications of the project and distribution of the share of both parties in the monetary savings achieved (i.e. remuneration of the service provider).

– Clear and transparent provisions on measurement and verification of the guaranteed savings achieved, quality checks and guarantees.

– Provisions clarifying the procedure to deal with changing framework conditions that affect the content and the outcome of the contract (i.e. changing energy prices, use intensity of an installation).

– Detailed information on the obligations of each of the contracting party and of the penalties for their breach.