energy performance contracting

Defined in Article 2, Directive 2012/27/EU

Definitions over time (1)

1. 01/07/2013 – today applies on 13/11/2026 Article 2, Directive 2012/27/EU Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:

   ‘energy performance contracting’ means a contractual arrangement between the beneficiary and the provider of an energy efficiency improvement measure, verified and monitored during the whole term of the contract, where investments (work, supply or service) in that measure are paid for in relation to a contractually agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as financial savings;

Used in (9 places in 7 provisions on 13/11/2026)

Directive 2012/27/EU (9 in 7)

Recital 47 · Recital 48 · Recital 52 · Article 2 · Article 5 · Article 18³ · Article 19