Case Study 11: Contracting in Rommerskirchen

May 26, 2009

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Energy performance contracting in a small municipality

2000- Rommerskirchen

municipalities

Germany

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Summary of the case

The energy consumption in the buildings of the municipality of Rommerskirchen was constantly rising. First attempts to regulate the controllers of the system did not succeed. The consultancy of the EnergyAgency.NRW brought up the idea of performance contracting. The real estate of the municipality is quite diverse, like schools, fire brigade buildings, public swimming pool, multifunctional event hall, gyms, etc. Consulting engineers have been mandated to plan efficient measures and then call for tenders. This has been successful. In 2003 a company was chosen and contracted. Energy savings of 24 percent have been guaranteed. In the first year, savings of approximately 26 percent have been realised.