Journal of Renewable and New Energy

Investigation of ESCO developing markets and Offering strategies to develop Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) Projects in iran

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

Majid Parchami Jalal 1
Hossein Naderi 2

1 Department of Project & Construction Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Engineering & Construction Management, University of Pars, Tehran, Iran

Abstract
Iran as greatest energy consumer in Middle-East will face with problems due energy overuse more than another local countries. Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) as the key player of energy efficiency role have been able to decrease energy consumption and have made profitable business in many regions by Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) Projects. The purpose of this study is to offer strategies to develop EPC Project in iran. In this study, First, has investigated how to form ESCO market in 3 developing countries. Then has reviewed the regulations that impact on energy efficiency, status and barriers of Iranian ESCO market. Finally has established strategies contain regulations, short-term, medium-term and long-term policies to develop EPC Projects in Iran.

Keywords

Energy Efficiency
Energy Performance Contracts
Energy Service Company
EPC
ESCO
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Journal of Renewable and New Energy
Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 10
September 2018
Pages 28-38

  • Receive Date 11 April 2018
  • Revise Date 03 August 2018
  • Accept Date 04 August 2018

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