ESCO (Energy Services Company)

An ESCO (energy services company) is a company dedicated to the provision of energy efficient technology and
services including financing, design, implementation and management of projects.
The overall objective of accreditation is to enhance the professionalism and quality of services offered by ESCOs.
This will enhance confidence in the energy services sector and help promote the growth of the industry. It is an
important market development measure for Singapore. The accreditation scheme can lead to the following
benefits:

Development of professional and qualified ESCOs and energy engineers;

Enhance the standing of ESCOs, and in particular energy auditing services;

Support services procurement and selection procedures;

Support public sector incentive schemes in the promotion of energy efficiency; and

Reduce false claims amongst industry players.

The accreditation is open to any company established in Singapore who wishes to be accredited in the provision
of energy auditing services and implementation of energy efficiency and conservation projects for buildings and
facilities.
Accreditation is differentiated according to the level of experience of the ESCO and the types of systems
expertise the ESCO possesses.
ESCO Accreditation Scheme
An ESCO (energy services company) is a company dedicated to the provision of energy efficient technology and
services including financing, design, implementation and management of projects.
The overall objective of accreditation is to enhance the professionalism and quality of services offered by ESCOs.
This will enhance confidence in the energy services sector and help promote the growth of the industry. It is an
important market development measure for Singapore. The accreditation scheme can lead to the following
benefits:

Development of professional and qualified ESCOs and energy engineers;

Enhance the standing of ESCOs, and in particular energy auditing services;

Support services procurement and selection procedures;

Support public sector incentive schemes in the promotion of energy efficiency; and

Reduce false claims amongst industry players.

The accreditation is open to any company established in Singapore who wishes to be accredited in the provision
of energy auditing services and implementation of energy efficiency and conservation projects for buildings and
facilities.
Accreditation is differentiated according to the level of experience of the ESCO and the types of systems
expertise the ESCO possesses.

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for accreditation, the ESCO must satisfy the following requirements:
a) Existing ESCO (In operation for 3 or more years)

Have under its full-time employment a minimum of one Qualified Energy Services Specialist (QuESS),
to carry out and oversee energy audits and implementation of projects;

Have undertaken a minimum of nine detailed energy audits and minimum of three implementation
projects within the past three years; and

Have in place a number of relevant calibrated equipment/ instruments to carry out energy audit.

b) Newly Formed ESCO (In operation for less than 3 years)

A newly formed ESCO may be provisionally accredited for 18 months up to a maximum period of three years,
whereupon full accreditation shall be sought. The requirements for provisional accreditation are:

Have under its full-time employment a minimum of one Qualified Energy Services Specialist (QuESS) to
carry out and oversee energy audit and implementation of projects;

Have available a number of relevant calibrated equipment/ instruments to carry out energy audits.

For subsequent renewal of provisional accreditation, the Applicant has to complete 3 Level III audits in 1 year.
c) Qualified Energy Services Specialist (QuESS)
In order to qualify as a QuESS, the applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
1) Person having a relevant engineering degree and has completed at least 3 Level III energy audits within the
last three years; and
2a) Person having a relevant professional qualification (such as USA Association of Energy Engineers' Certified
Energy Manager, Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heating Inc's Registered Energy
Auditor, ECCJ of Japan Certified Energy Manager) and has two years of post-certification experience under
an established certification or accreditation system, or
2b) Person having been certified as Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM).

Guidelines For ESCO Application Scheme

Guidelines For ESCO

Application Scheme