Buildings Thermal Retrofit Investement under ESCO Formula - A Case Study from Poland

Purpose: The goal of analyzing investments carried out under the ESCO formula is to determine, implement and apply an optimal set retrofitting technologies in order reduce facility’s energy costs borne by its public owner, maintain a satisfactory level building thermal parameters while upholding economic profitability investment for private partner. purpose this article show evaluation process, which consists determining scope method undertaken achieve goals mentioned above. Design/Methodology/Approach: A case study approach has been used assess retrofit investment. research procedure includes: (1) assessing characteristics selected buildings; (2) collecting data; (3) developing alternatives, (4) evaluating project project. Findings: empirical results that monthly supply buildings would be municipality realizing term modernization lower than cost commercial loan taken total value conduct on own. Practical Implications: Research findings may relevant those municipalities Poland some reason, have not decided improve technical condition their Originality/Value: presented paper can make financially profitable partner reducing risks