Energy Performance Contracting

Energy performance contracting (EPC) is an effective approach for the retrofitting of existing buildings to meet present-day standards and to raise energy efficiency performance. It is a contractual model supported by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) under the Green Mark certification scheme.

Under the EPC model, the building owner enters into an energy performance contract with an EPC firm to achieve and maintain a certain level of Building or Chiller Plant energy efficiency performance level, or to deliver a guaranteed quantum of energy savings. The terms of an EPC contract are to be determined by both parties to meet appropriate goals and objectives.

EPC firms are also able to take on the full upfront cost of energy retrofits by offering a Zero Capital Partnership (ZCP). More information on the ZCP scheme is available here.

SGBC accredits EPC firms under the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification scheme. The appointment and involvement of SGBS-certified EPC firms in Green Mark projects is accorded specific credits under the Green Mark 2021 certification scheme. Up to 1.0 point can be scored in Resilience Section RE 2.1b Procurement for the appointment of SGBS-certified Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) firms to implement and deliver energy efficiency projects that guarantee operational system efficiency for a minimum of 3 years.

The capabilities and experience of EPC firms certified under the SGBS scheme are briefly as follows:

The list of SGBS-certified EPC firms can be found here.

For more information or to apply for SGBS EPC certification, pls contact the SGBC Certification team at Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: +65 6732 5518.

SGBC accredits EPC firms under the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification scheme. The appointment and involvement of SGBS-certified EPC firms in Green Mark projects is accorded specific credits under the Green Mark 2021 certification scheme. Up to 1.0 point can be scored in Resilience Section RE 2.1a Procurement for the appointment of SGBS-certified Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) firms to implement and deliver energy efficiency projects that guarantee operational system efficiency for a minimum of 3 years.