DeliveREE

DeliveREE is an innovative project delivery structure for energy efficiency and low-carbon projects in the Dublin region using performance-based contracts. DeliveREE will accelerate the formation of large-scale projects by standardising the project development process, allowing projects of various types and sizes to be aggregated to create scale. This enables the use of energy supply contracts and Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) to achieve value for money and guaranteed CO2 emissions savings.

Through the EU Horizon programme, DeliveREE provides funding of €1.2 million to test and develop a one-stop-shop project implementation unit for energy-efficient and renewable energy projects in Dublin. This includes over €20 million worth of upgrades to council buildings and sites in the region, such as leisure centres, fire stations, theatres, libraries, offices and community buildings.

Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is the provision of energy services with a guaranteed outcome. It is a form of a Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) contract. With an EPC, the contractor – sometimes referred to as an Energy Services Company (ESCo) – takes full responsibility for the design and installation of a particular energy or carbon saving measure in return for a share of the potential cost savings arising from that measure.

The payments to the contractor are based on the resulting measured savings; if the savings are higher than expected, they get paid more, but if they are less then they are paid less. The contractor generally looks after the necessary maintenance or replacement of the works (at their own expense) during the contract term. EPCs are multi-annual contracts, which include an installation works period, followed by an ongoing services or maintenance period.