The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency is seeking to hire a Consultant (Individual or Firm) to develop the methodology for identification and aggregation of typical building renovation projects in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia into a sizable portfolio based on the required technical solutions.
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Background to the assignment
Through its previous work in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, the Copenhagen Centre has identified that energy efficiency can be brought to the scale through implementation of a number of typical measures in numerous buildings around the region, which share similar construction and engineering characteristics, as well as the patterns of energy use.
The purpose of the current assignment is to develop a standardised methodology for aggregation of similar but fragmented projects in different locations into one investment portfolio. The methodology shall include the following components:
1. Identification of the building type for the portfolio
The portfolio shall include buildings of the same type, characteristic to a number of buildings in different locations (within the same city, or in different cities, or in different countries). Buildings of the same type should have similar construction materials, configuration and features of the building envelope, HVAC systems, windows, etc. Portfolio can be created around typical non-residential (e.g. school) buildings.
2. Selection of projects to be included into the portfolio
The developed methodology shall provide recommendations to the local experts and city authorities on the criteria and characteristics of buildings in accordance to which the portfolio can be formed. Developed methodology should become a basis for further decision making by local experts and city authorities. This tool is aimed to support local administrations in their work on selection of similar buildings suitable for energy efficient modernisation.
3. Suggestion of typical technical solutions
The methodology shall include recommendations on typical technical solutions for energy efficiency modernisation for identified typical buildings.
Duration of assignment: April – July 2018 (57 working days)
Qualifications of consultant:
- At least 10 years of work experience in development and implementation of energy efficiency projects in the building sector in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia
- Expertise in conducting energy audits and energy assessments in buildings
- Experience in development and implementation of smart energy management systems in buildings
- In-depth knowledge of the regional context (Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia) in relation to energy efficiency improvements in buildings, namely: related regulatory framework, barriers, key stakeholders, cost-effective technologies, sources of finance, commercial and legal issues, manufacturers, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of international best-practices on energy efficiency improvements in buildings, including technical solutions, policy instruments, project structures and financing models, as well as understanding of their applicability for the regional context
- Well-established expert and collaboration network at the national and local levels in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia to provide the opportunity for potential replication of the project
- Advanced communication skills, both oral and written, proven by the track record of presentations and publications
- Professional project management skills, proven by the track record of successfully implemented projects
- High level of professionalism in technical work, stakeholder relationships and dissemination of the results
- Fluency in English and Russian
Application deadline: April 12, 2018
Required documents: Quote with the outline of qualifications and relevant expertise, breakdown of activities and associated costs (indicating separately costs for staff, travel, materials, etc.).
Please submit your bid to Ksenia Petrichenko at ksepe@dtu.dk
Application deadline: 12/04/2018