Energy Savings Performance Contracting: Guidelines for Developing, Staffing, and Overseeing a State Program

The report, "Energy Savings Performance Contracting Guidelines for Developing, Staffing, and Overseeing a State Program" (Program Guidelines) provides information, best practices, and resources on how to develop an energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) program. The goal is to increase acceptance and use of ESPC by state and local governments to achieve large-scale and comprehensive energy-saving projects.

Appendix A: Chapter 1 – Energy Savings Performance Contracting

Appendix B: Chapter 2 – ESPC Program Overview

Appendix C: Chapter 3 – Education and Outreach

Appendix C-7: What is ESPC and How Does it Work?

Appendix C-8: Five Steps to Successful Energy Savings Performance Contracting Handout

Appendix C-10: State Program Guidelines Template

Appendix C-11: Handout - What is ESPC?

Appendix D: Chapter 4 - Establish a Process

Appendix E: Chapter 5 – Overseeing a Project

Appendix F: Chapter 6 – Program Staffing