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Regulation 8(1)(d)(i)

SCHEDULEMatters which must be included in model energy performance contracts for the provision of energy efficiency measures to public authorities

1.  A clear and transparent list of the energy efficiency measures to be implemented or the energy savings to be obtained.

2.  Guaranteed energy savings to be achieved by implementing the energy efficiency measures set out in the contract.

3.  The terms, duration and milestones of the contract, including the period of notice for termination of the contract.

4.  A clear and transparent list of the obligations of each contracting party.

5.  Reference dates by which energy savings are to be established.

6.  A clear and transparent list of steps to be performed to implement energy efficiency measures or package of such measures and, where relevant, associated costs.

7.  An obligation for the energy service provider to fully implement the energy efficiency measures in the contract and for all changes made during the project to be documented.

8.  A requirement for the inclusion of equivalent requirements in any subcontracting with third parties.

9.  A clear and transparent display of the financial implications of the project and the proportion of the financial savings achieved which will be paid to the energy service provider.

10.  Clear and transparent provisions relating to measurement and verification of the guaranteed energy savings to be achieved, including quality checks and guarantees.

11.  Provisions clarifying the procedure by which changes affecting the content and outcome of the contract, such as changing energy prices or changes in the use intensity of an installation, will be dealt with.

12.  Detailed information on the obligations of each of the contracting parties and the penalties for breach of those obligations.