B4e (Business for Energy)

the problem energy affects every aspect of our life and as a result of the steep increase in oil prices, today we are faced with serious energy supply problems and their resulting adverse economic consequences. ten years ago nobody could ever imagine that the price of oil would reach 150$/bbl. however, this scenario is now a reality, and has caused a €170 billion increase in the annual cost of imports in the european union (i.e. €350 per citizen). within this context, the european union, has readjusted its energy policy, and is now actively promoting the concept of the rational use of energy, rational use of energy focuses on reducing energy demands through energy saving measures and the use of new, environmentally friendly energy sources. member states are urged to implement such measures and to attain specific targets set by the eu. the solution energy service companies (escos) are an important instrument for the implementation of energy efficiency measures. escos identify possible e