1. Target and policy

1.1.       Setting energy efficiency targets

APEC member economies can set energy efficiency targets for buildings in their regions. These targets can provide a goal for building owners and operators to work towards and can help to drive demand for RCx services.

1.2.       Implementing energy codes and standards

APEC member economies can implement energy codes and standards for buildings requiring certain energy efficiency levels. These codes and standards can help to ensure that new buildings are designed and constructed to be energy-efficient and drive demand for RCx services in existing buildings.

1.3.       Developing guidelines and best practices

APEC member economies can develop guidelines and best practices for RCx to provide building owners and operators with a roadmap for implementing RCx projects. These guidelines can include information on RCx processes, tools, and technologies, as well as case studies and success stories to demonstrate the benefits of RCx.

1.4.       Incorporating RCx into building codes and regulations

APEC member economies can incorporate RCx into building codes and regulations to require building owners and operators to implement RCx projects. This helps ensure that RCx is considered as part of the building design and construction process and can help to drive demand for RCx services.

1.5.       Establishing benchmarking and disclosure programs

APEC member economies can establish benchmarking and disclosure programs for buildings to require building owners and operators to track and report on their building's energy consumption and performance. These programs can help to identify energy-saving opportunities and can help to drive demand for RCx services.

1.6.       Promoting green building certification schemes.

APEC member economies can promote green building certification schemes, such as LEED or BREEAM, to encourage building owners and operators to implement energy-saving measures. These certification schemes can provide a framework for benchmarking and improving building energy efficiency and can help to drive demand for RCx services.

2. Collaboration

2.1 Encouraging public-private partnerships

APEC member economies can encourage public-private partnerships to promote RCx in buildings. These partnerships can bring building owners and operators, government agencies, ESCOs, and other stakeholders together to identify energy-saving opportunities and implement RCx projects.

2.2 Raising awareness

APEC member economies can raise awareness of RCx among building owners, operators, and the general public. This can include educational campaigns, outreach efforts, and media coverage to highlight the benefits of RCx and promote energy efficiency in buildings.

2.3 Engaging with building industry associations

APEC member economies can engage with building industry associations to promote RCx and energy efficiency in buildings. These associations can raise awareness among their members and provide training and resources to promote RCx services. It is important to raise the image and competence of practitioners or professionals in society, with the contribution from the building industry associations.

2.4 Fostering international cooperation

APEC member economies can foster international cooperation on RCx to share best practices, technologies, and experiences. This can include knowledge-sharing workshops, joint research projects, and other collaborative efforts to promote RCx and improve building energy efficiency in the region.

2.5 Establishing a regional RCx centre of excellence. 

APEC member economies can establish a regional RCx centre of excellence to promote RCx and energy efficiency in buildings in the region. The centre can provide technical assistance, training, and resources to building owners and operators, RCx service providers, and other stakeholders in the region.

3. Technical support

3.1 Providing technical assistance and training

APEC member economies can provide technical assistance and training to building owners and operators to help them identify energy-saving opportunities and implement RCx projects. Also, technical assistance and training shall be provided to RCx service providers to help them improve the quality and effectiveness of their RCx services. These can include workshops, webinars, training and online resources on RCx processes, tools, and technologies, and guidance on identifying and implementing energy-saving opportunities.

3.2 Using building energy data analytics

APEC member economies can use building energy data analytics to identify energy-saving opportunities and prioritize RCx projects. By analyzing building energy data, building owners and operators can gain insights into how their buildings perform and identify improvement areas.

3.3 Creating a network of RCx practitioners

APEC member economies can create a network of RCx practitioners to share knowledge and best practices on RCx. This can include online forums, webinars, and other collaborative platforms to facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration among RCx practitioners in the region.

3.4 Developing a certification program for RCx service providers

APEC member economies can develop a certification program for RCx service providers to ensure they have the necessary skills and expertise to provide high-quality RCx services. A certification program helps to establish standards for RCx services and enables the building owners and operators to identify qualified RCx service providers.

3.5 Establishing pilot projects

APEC member economies can establish pilot RCx projects to demonstrate the benefits of RCx and encourage building owners and operators to implement RCx projects. These pilot projects can serve as case studies and success stories that can be used to promote RCx and demonstrate the positive impact of energy-saving measures.

3.6 Fostering innovation.

APEC member economies can foster innovation in RCx and energy efficiency in buildings by investing in research and development and promoting new technologies and practices. This can include funding research on new RCx processes, tools, and technologies, as well as promoting innovative financing mechanisms and business models.

4. Financial support

4.1 Providing incentives for energy service companies (ESCOs)

APEC member economies can provide incentives for ESCOs to promote RCx services. This can include financial incentives, such as grants or tax credits, to encourage ESCOs to offer RCx services and help building owners and operators implement energy-saving measures.

4.2 Offering financial incentives

APEC member economies can offer financial incentives, such as grants or rebates, to building owners and operators who implement RCx projects. These incentives can offset the costs of RCx projects and encourage building owners and operators to undertake energy-saving measures.

4.3 Developing innovative financing mechanisms.

APEC member economies can develop innovative financing mechanisms to help the building owners and operators finance RCx projects. This can include green bonds, energy performance contracting, and other financing mechanisms that provide low-cost capital to finance energy-saving measures.