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Introduction
The overall objectives of
accreditation are to enhance the professionalism and quality
of services offered by ESCOs. This, in turn, will enhance
confidence in the energy services sector and help promote the
growth of the industry. It is an important market development
measure for Singapore. The accreditation scheme can lead to
the following benefits:
- Development of professional and qualified
ESCOs and energy engineers;
- Enhance the standing of ESCOs, and in
particular energy auditing services;
- Support services procurement and selection
procedures;
- Support public sector incentive schemes in
the promotion of energy efficiency; and
- Reduce wastage and false claims amongst
industry players.
The accreditation is open to
any company established in Singapore who wishes to be
accredited in the provision of energy auditing services for
Building and Industrial facilities.
Scope and Coverage of
Accreditation
This scheme provides
accreditation of energy auditing services at the following
levels:
a. ESCOs accredited for Level
II Energy Audit Services
b. ESCOs accredited for Level
III Energy Audit Services
Within each level, accreditation is also
differentiated according to facility types at general and
system level.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for accreditation, the ESCO or
company must satisfy the following requirements:
a) Existing ESCO (In operation for
3 or more years)
- Have under its full-time employment a
minimum of one (1) Key Qualified Person (KQP) to carryout
and/or oversee energy audit work;
- Have undertaken a minimum of NINE (9)
energy audits works at Levels II and / or III within the
immediate past THREE (3) years; and
- Have in place a number of relevant
calibrated equipment/ instruments to carry out energy audit
works.
b) Newly Formed ESCO (In operation
for less than 3 years)
Newly formed ESCO may be given
provisional accreditation on a 12 monthly basis, up to a
maximum period of Three (3) years, whereupon full
accreditation shall be sought. Requirements:
- The ESCO has under its full-time
employment a minimum of one (1) Key Qualified Person (KQP)
to carryout and/or oversee energy audit work;
- Have available a number of relevant
calibrated equipment/ instruments to carry out energy audit
works.
Detailed requirements for
accreditation can be found from the Application Guidelines for
the Assessment and Accreditation of Energy Services Companies
(Auditing Services).
[Download
Guideline here]
Accreditation Period
The accreditation is valid for a period of
Three (3) years from the date of approval.
Application
Formal applications must be
made on the prescribed Application Forms and sent to the
following address:
Energy Services
Companies Accreditation (Auditing Services)
c/o
Energy Sustainability Unit, Department of Building
School
of Design and Environment
National University of Singapore
SDE 1, Level 3, Room # 03-05
4 Architecture Drive,
Singapore 117566
[Download
Application Form here]
Frequently Asked Questions
Please
click here to view FAQs.
Register of Accredited
ESCOs
Please
click here to view the list of Accredited ESCOs.
Register of Accredited ESCO's
KQPs
Please
click here to view list of KQPs.
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