"The 4th edition of the Energy Services Congress aims to definitively consolidate the sector. It should be a focal point for end customers so that they understand the Energy Services business model to be investing in the future. It is a forum for reflecting on the state of the market and everything set forth in previous editions. Moreover, the Congress will be a stage for key players to discuss the evolution of various factors influencing market development and possible future trends, as well as to present case studies.

We can create a series of guidelines from the conclusions of previous editions and the current situation:

• Trust is a key factor in relations between energy service companies and customers. That is why it is important to improve the level of knowledge about this model.
• The recent European Energy Efficiency Directive and National Electric Code stipulations concerning the rehabilitation and certification of existing buildings, along with electrical sector reform, constitute a new regulatory framework that directly impacts the development of energy service companies. We try to exploit this new framework to our advantage, despite the uncertainty it causes.
• Political will is critical and we must revive the momentum of the various administrations, despite prevailing austerity policies. The country stands to benefit.
• Fully trustworthy and reliable technologies and products do exist. Regardless of the size of the project, case studies prove that significant savings can be achieved.
• Financial institutions offer adequate financing tools, although the role of project quality must outweigh that of company solvency when performing assessments."