Press Release (September 25, 2023)
Culture and Sports Bureau, Cultural Exchange Division
With the aim of promoting energy-saving renovation, efficient reduction of utility costs, and reduction of environmental impact by utilizing private funds and know-how, the Higashinada Ward Cultural Center and three other facilities (Higashinada Ward Cultural Center, Nada Kumin Hall, Kita Ward Cultural Center The project proposal is to introduce an ESCO (Energy Service Company) project at the Higashinada Ward Cultural Center and three other facilities (Higashinada Ward Cultural Center, Nada Kumin Hall, Kita Ward Cultural Center, and Nishi Ward Cultural Center).
Outline of the Project
(1) Contract Method Shared Savings Contract (private fund utilization type)
(2) Service Period Period of business proposal from April 1, 2025 (maximum 15 years)
(3) Project Location
– Higashinada Ward Cultural Center (5-1-16 Sumiyoshihigashimachi, Higashinada Ward)
– Nada Kumin Hall (1-1-1 Kishiji-dori, Nada Ward)
– Kita Ward Cultural Center Suzuran
Nishi Ward Cultural Center (5-6-1 Koji-dai, Nishi Ward)
2. Main schedule for the future (tentative)
Distribution of application guidelines |
From Monday, September 25 to Friday, October 6, 2023 |
Acceptance of questions regarding the application guidelines |
Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 6, 2023 |
On-site walk-through survey |
Monday, October 30 through Thursday, November 30, 2023 |
Proposal Acceptance |
Tuesday, January 9 to Friday, January 12, 2024 |
Selection (Presentation) |
January 2024 |
Selection of the best and excellent proposals |
January 2024 |
Signing of ESCO contract |
August 2024 |
Please refer to the following page for application procedures and other details.
https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/a36708/kanko/bunka/bunka-esco.html