Factor4 as EPC facilitator: how we guide organisations towards sustainable buildings

This week, our colleague Johan Coolen is in the spotlight within the ‘Sustainable cities in action’ campaign! As an EPC facilitator, he plays a crucial role in guiding energy performance contracts (EPC), such as with the city of Sint-Niklaas.

An EPC facilitator guides governments and organizations through every step of an energy performance contract. Together, you determine the ambitions and define the energy goal and sustainability targets. The facilitator then collects all the necessary information, such as an overview of buildings and energy data, to clearly map out the situation. Based on this data, they develop a structured and achievable contract, ensuring all parties are aligned. Even after signing, the facilitator remains involved and ensures that the project goes according to plan.

 Factor4 is an expert in EPC guidance and the creator of Building Performance Contracting (BPC). In a BPC project, you save on average 50% more energy than in a classic energy performance contract. This is because Factor4 looks beyond the usual payback period.

We take into account the residual value of installations. As a result, investments not only remain profitable during the contract, but also retain their value in the long term. This makes structural and sustainable investments, such as insulation and in-depth HVAC renovations, more attractive. These are often postponed due to their longer payback period, but thanks to our approach, we tackle them right away.

So we ensure higher energy savings and a greater positive climate impact. Organizations like Sint-Niklaas benefit from this with more sustainable buildings and a financially advantageous solution that reduces budget pressure.

Want to know how an EPC facilitator can support your project? Feel free to contact us.