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EPC Risks & Mitigants

Shortfall risk (savings < forecast); guaranteed savings clauses; M&V disputes.

10 min read


Energy performance contracts transfer much risk to the ESCO, but they are not risk-free for the client. Long-term contracts based on measured savings create their own complexities, and understanding the risks - and how to manage them - is essential to a successful EPC.