Terms of Reference for consultancy services to design an ESCO technofinancial and contracting model for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency ESCOs based on best market practices at Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP)

Purpose of the assignment
 
The purpose of the assignment is to;

• To undertake a desk research and identify best technologies adoptable to ESCO models and how they to easily integrate them in local context
• To list down all risk and mitigation areas of an ESCO company from technical, financial and regulatory in relation to Kenyan context
• To come up with a tool identifiable to an ESCO model for both RE and EE project and covering PPA and Leasing for RE part in addition to all technical and financial input
• To provide a case study for both ESCO i.e. RE and EE

 
Terms of Reference

• To develop a work plan timelines for the assignment
• To carry out a scope assessment of best ESCO model technologies for Kenya’s energy space in relation to RE and EE highlighting pros and cons for each esco model
• To develop a techno financial model and a legal contracting template for an ESCO business. 
• To identify the risks and mitigations for operating an ESCO business.
• To make a presentation to KAM on the assignment in both power point and excel  

Expected output         

The expected outputs of the study are:

• To identify and put in a concept format relevant ESCO business models, risks associated with them and their integration in Kenya
• To design a techno-financial model relevant to ESCO business covering leasing and PPA for RE projects. 
• To develop a legal contracting template covering all aspect of ESCO engagement 
• To design M&E selection criteria matrix for an operational ESCO

 Submission
 
A preliminary draft report of the assignment shall be submitted within a week of the start of assignment and a final one to be submitted a week after getting feedback from KAM-CEEC.
 
The consultant will submit one document in word and the techno-financial model in excel sheet.  
 
Confidentiality
 
The consultant will be bound by the terms of this study to strictly protect confidentiality of any information shared by KAM and its partners
 
Qualifications of Consultant
 
 The consultant must have a first degree in any of the following fields; Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science and not less than TEN  years work experience in energy sector with demonstrable experience in conducting research and business development in Africa. Having Kenyan energy sector and economics background for the lead consultant will be an added advantage.

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