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To provide Energy Service Companies (ESCO) Market Study for Industrial Energy Efficiency in Canada
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive market study focused on Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and their role in promoting industrial energy efficiency across Canada. The primary objective is to analyze the drivers and barriers affecting ESCO engagement in implementing energy efficiency measures within the industrial sector. The study aims to provide actionable recommendations to overcome identified barriers and will focus on a nationwide assessment, with detailed evaluations in specific sectors including smelting and refining, iron and steel, cement, chemicals, mining, oil and gas, petroleum refining, pulp and paper, and general manufacturing.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Primary Contact: Len Pizzi
Email: [email protected]
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- A minimum of 60 months of experience in conducting market research, environmental scanning, and policy analysis specifically related to ESCO markets for energy efficiency in Canada, particularly in the industrial, commercial, or buildings sectors.
- Bidders must demonstrate a clear understanding of the unique aspects of ESCO operations, including Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) and the associated financial and risk management elements.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Proposals should reflect expertise in market research methodologies, energy efficiency technologies, and an understanding of the industrial energy landscape in Canada. Familiarity with tools and frameworks used in energy management and efficiency analysis is essential.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with experience in broader energy management markets may have a competitive advantage. Additional preferred qualifications may include certifications related to energy efficiency, advanced analytical capabilities, and prior successful engagements with government entities.
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The objective is to investigate the key drivers and barriers influencing the successful involvement of ESCOs in implementing efficiency measures across the industrial sector in Canada and to provide recommendations for overcoming the identified barriers. The outcomes of the analysis must provide a comprehensive understanding of the state of ESCO operations in the industrial sector in Canada, the key barriers and opportunities that both ESCOs and industrial facilities face and the available range of tools that Government of Canada can use to support positive outcomes. This analysis will need to provide a nation-wide assessment as well more granular disaggregated assessment in the following sectors across Canada: Smelting and refining, iron and steel, cement, chemicals, mining, oil and gas, petroleum refining, pulp and paper and general manufacturing. The selected contractor will be tasked by the Industrial Division of the Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to undertake the work structured along three main parts.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
Services
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Regions of Opportunity
World
Regions of Delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Reference Number
cb-268-67418973
Amendment Number
002
Contracting Entity
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Contact Name
Len Pizzi
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+13435505308
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Hamilton
Organization Province / State
ON
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 6, 2026
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