Electric Service Companies (ESCOs) Market Expected to Reach $59.8 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Electric Service Companies (ESCOs) Market," The electric service companies (ESCOs) market was valued at $30.2 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach $59.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2032.

Electric service companies (ESCOs) provide energy services, including the design, retrofitting, and implementation of energy efficiency projects. These services involve conducting energy audits of existing facilities to identify opportunities for energy savings. In addition, ESCOs offer energy infrastructure outsourcing, power generation, energy supply, and assistance with financing energy-efficient projects for facility owners. The Electric Service Companies (ESCOs) Market growth has been primarily driven by surge in demand for energy from the industrial and commercial sectors. Energy efficiency policies have further supported the market by mandating that a minimum of 60% of energy savings achieved through obligation schemes be delivered by third-party service providers.

However, high initial cost associated with ESCO projects acts as a key restraint of the global Electric Service Companies (ESCOs) Market. Overall, ESCOs contribute to the transition to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future by providing comprehensive energy solutions, promoting renewable energy adoption, and helping customers reduce their carbon footprint while achieving cost savings.

The global electric service companies market scope covers segmentation based on customer type and region. By customer type Electric Service Companies Market Analysis analysis is done by residential, commercial, and industrial. The commercial segment in Electric Service Companies (ESCOs) Market includes establishments such as healthcare, educational institution, airports, data centers, leisure centers, warehouses, hotels, and others.

According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, these establishments account for about 19% of the energy consumed in the U.S. More than half the energy used by commercial buildings goes toward heating and lighting. The commercial segment is expected to hold the largest Electric Service Companies Market Share, as energy service implementations are being mandated across the globe in the commercial sector. However, the industrial segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the Electric service companies (ESCOs) market forecast.

The industrial customer type encompasses various manufacturing and production industries, such as oil & gas, mining, manufacturing, assembly, and petrochemical. This segment includes a range of industrial establishments such as plants, factories, shipyards, mines, and more. Industrial customers have unique and complex requirements for electric services, which include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing of electrical wiring, switch boxes, fiber-optic & coaxial cable assemblies, receptacles, feeders, conduits, equipment, and associated electrical & electronic controls.

Electric service providers in the industrial segment are responsible for conducting preventive maintenance and keeping maintenance records of operational sites for their industrial customers. They assist in the installation and calibration of industrial instrumentation and related devices, ensuring proper functioning and accuracy. Given the critical nature of industrial operations, electric service providers play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and efficient functioning of electrical systems in industrial settings. They support industrial customers with a wide range of electrical services, maintenance, and calibration to meet their complex requirements and help optimize their operational performance.

Furthermore, the report analyzes the current Electric Service Companies Market trends of ESCOs across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA suggesting future Electric Service Companies Market opportunities. The market in Asia-Pacific is expected to exhibit the fastest growth during the Electric Service Companies Market Forecast period. The Asia-Pacific Electric Service Companies Market Size is analyzed across China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. China is the dominant country in the region in terms of market share, followed by India. This is attributed to the fact that the Chinese Government has implemented various policies and initiatives to support energy efficiency, including financial incentives, subsidies, tax breaks, and favorable regulatory frameworks. However, South Korea garners the lowest share of the market.

In Asia-Pacific, the developing and developed economies such as China, India, and Japan have actively working ESCOs that significantly contribute to the Electric Service Companies (ESCOs) Market. The governments in the region encourage and promote sustainable practices for enhancing energy efficiency and saving energy. In China, improving energy efficiency in industries, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure has been a rigorous practice for the last few years. ESCOs are closely working with government agencies and financial institutions to recognize and plan energy saving projects and achieve the country’s energy conservation targets. Indian scenario for ESCOs is focused on conservation and proper management.

The country has commercial and industrial clients working with such industry players to identify energy saving opportunities and implement cost-effective measures. Similarly, ESCOs in Japan focus on energy efficiency and sustainable practices in various sectors. ESCOs play an important role in Japan’s transition to renewable energy sources and in promoting energy self-sufficiency.

North America has a significant share in the Electric service companies (ESCOs) market. This is attributed to the fact that utilities in the countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are implementing energy efficiency projects and are looking to cut down energy generation costs. New approaches, such as pay-for-performance, are being introduced in the U.S. to achieve energy efficiency at a larger scale in the commercial sector.

For example, in California, energy efficiency policies have mandated that at least 60% of the savings achieved in obligation schemes need to be delivered by third-party service providers. An increase in the share of renewable power generation and energy efficiency activities is expected to drive Electric Service Companies Market Growth in this region. The key players operating in the Electric Service Companies (ESCOs) Industry include Schneider Electric, General Electric, Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Orsted, Eaton Corporation, Alpiq, Enel X, and Veolia.

Key findings of the study

• The industrial segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of approximately 7.4%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period. 
• Region-wise, Asia-Pacific exhibited the highest growth and is expected to register a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period.