Accreditation System for Energy Services Providers

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

2014 2017 2015 2016 2018 2013 Idea of a Coalition Next Steps Research on Licensing & Accreditation Procedures Performed The idea of creating a coalition is found NAESCO Proposed the concept of Voluntary Accreditation System Approached Next Steps CESA Website and Etimad Platform Launch. Development of CESA membership packages Market intelligence reports on ESP Business Connecting ESPs with Customers and financing Instit. 2016 2013 2018 CESA Registration MOU between the three associations was signed Working Groups have Localized Accreditation System NAESCO Proposed an Accreditation Package Launch of Etimad Further Refinements to Etimad Accreditation Sys. Etimad is Approved by CESA & NAESCO Market Research General ESP Market Research Regional Expansion Marketing for Etimad Accreditation Regionally Leading by Example

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

Over 3,000 Over 50 Over 80 Over 30 Labor.hour of Research Local and International Experts Over 80 Board meetings Over 30 Private ESPs and Universities

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

2 3 4 1 1 3 2 4 Legal Standing Services Provided Years in Business ESPs Applying for Etimad should have all legal documents and regulatory permits and licenses required to operate in Jordan according to Jordanian laws and regulations Provides services in at least one of the five energy-related technologies defined by Etimad: HVAC, PV, SWH, Lighting, Building Envelope 3 2 3 4 4 Years in Business Completed Projects Should be in business for no less than 3 Yrs (1) Should have at least 10 completed references in the technology/ Category Applied for. (2) ESPs have been in business for less than 3 Years might be eligible for Provisional Accreditation ESPs with less than 10 projects completed In the last three years might be eligible for provisional accreditation

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

General Business Information Projects’ Information Attestations Projects’ Information Sample Documents Business Statement Legal Documentation Financial Statements Organizational Chart Staff Resumes M&V Approach Applicant Declaration Ethical And Technical Attestations Technology Supplemental Technical Guidelines, If Applicable Summary Projects Datasheets Detailed Projects Datasheets Energy Audits Design, Construction and maintenance Agreements M&V Plan and Reports Projects’ Proposals

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

Three Two Four Five Six Technical Capability Management Capability Demonstrated by the type and number of in-house personnel and resources as well as the quality and reasonableness of project’s proposals, services provided and their track records Six Five Four Three Two One Management Capability Assessed through a review of the company’s organizational structure for diversified functions and departments and related resources required to match services provided to customers Project Experience Applicants must have successfully completed at least 10 projects in the last three fiscal years in the subcategory for which it is seeking accreditation. Financial Capability Ensuring a reasonable expectation of solvency and the financial capability to Complete the type and size of projects for which it seeks accreditation, Stand behind its project savings guarantees, and Pay suppliers on time Customer References Customer references for 5 projects as well as site visit for one project to verify information provided by applicant, attestation made by applicant, and general customer satisfaction of applicant’s service Legal Standing A Legal Advisor assess the legal standing of the ESP through a review of the company’s legal documentation for validity, currency and compliance to Jordanian laws and regulations

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

5 4 1 2 3 ESP CESA Inform Applicant of the final decision CESA Takes a decision regarding Final Accreditation based on Evaluation Results ESP 1 Applications are submitted to CESA Accreditation Committee 2 CESA submits applications to AC for Evaluations 3 AC Provides its evaluation Results

Outline CESA Timeline CESA in numbers Etimad Accreditation System Eligibility Requirements Criteria Accreditation Process Benefits & Advantages

1 2 3 4 Customer Financial ins. government Regional outreach Accredited companies are more trusted by customers looking for high quality service Accredited companies are more trusted by financial institutions and hence have better chances of landing financing for their projects Accredited companies have better chanced to work on public, large- scale projects tendered by Government Regional recognition of Etimad accreditation reflects to companies accredited which will have better chances in expanding their operations into the region.

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