Asset & Context
The project covered a portfolio of 30 public school buildings in Berlin, representing energy-intensive public assets with diverse usage profiles and ageing technical systems.
The public sector context required a solution that delivered measurable energy and CO₂ reductions while avoiding upfront capital expenditure and limiting financial and operational risk for the asset owner.
The project was awarded through a Europe-wide ideas competition and contracting tender, requiring a robust, performance-based approach with transparent savings verification over the full contract term.
Strategy & Execution
The portfolio was implemented under a 12-year Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) framework, combining technical, economic, and operational responsibility within a single contractual model.
The project scope included the planning and implementation of energy efficiency measures across:
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energy generation (heat, district heating, electricity),
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heating and ventilation systems,
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lighting, drives, controls, and building automation (MSR technology).
The assignment further comprised economic analysis, development of a financing concept, structured contract management, full project management across planning and implementation, and ongoing energy management during operation.
Measurement, reporting & verification (MRV) ensured transparent tracking and contractual verification of achieved savings throughout the contract period.
Outcome & Value
The EPC programme achieved energy cost savings of approximately 20% across the school portfolio and reduced CO₂ emissions by around 925 tonnes per year (–20%).
The performance-based structure enabled the public asset owner to realise significant efficiency gains without investment risk, while ensuring predictable savings, long-term operational improvements, and full compliance with public procurement and accountability requirements.
