Public Lighting

Bad Schallerbach Austria

Energy Performance Contracts

Annual savings of 130,900 kWh

Public Lighting

Complete refurbishment of the public lighting system


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Objectives:

Complete refurbishment of the public lighting system of the Municipality of Bad Schallerbach (790 lighting points) to LED.

Characteristics:

Energy efficiency improvement measures often require significant upfront investments. In many cases, Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) can offer a solution to overcome this obstacle. A well-functioning contracting market can contribute to achieving significant increase in energy efficiency and long-term energy and cost savings. Upper Austria was the first region to implement a dedicated programme to overcome barriers of Energy Contracting market development. The regional government started its first programme for EPC market development in 1998.

  • The programme supports energy efficiency projects and investments in renewable energy technologies in the public and business sectors
  • Strong supporting facilitation service (information & advice services offered by the regional energy agency)
  • Financial incentive offered by the regional government
  • This has led to a functional and well developed EPC market in Upper Austria with many EPC projects implemented each year
  • Total investment: 354,600 Euro

    • Annual savings:

  • Energy: 130,900 kWh
  • Energy costs: 19,500 Euro
  • Maintenance costs: 20,000 Euro
  • CO2 emissions: 60 tons

    • TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL DETAILS

    Financing scheme:

    Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) - ESCO

    Phase:

    EPC market development

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS (REPLICATION POTENTIAL)

    The presence of a regional facilitation service, offered by the OÖ Energiesparverband (ESV) has shown to be a crucial factor in the positive development of the EPC market and the success of the Energy Contracting Programme.