ANESE

What ANESE does

ANESE (Asociación Nacional de Empresas de Servicios Energéticos) is a Spanish non-profit association headquartered in Madrid that serves as the national trade body for Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and related entities working in sustainability, ESG, climate action, and the 2030 Agenda. It does not develop proprietary technology products; instead, it operates as an industry association whose core outputs are knowledge products and shared services: the annual Observatory of Energy Efficiency report, the biennial Technology Guide for Energy Savings and Efficiency (2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 editions), the Renovation Study, and the ESE / ESE Plus classification system for ESCOs (audited independently by TÜV Rheinland and reviewed by ANESE's technical committee, with specialties covering Lighting, Motors, HVAC, Regulation and Control, Building Envelope, and Industrial Applications). The association also coordinates a portfolio of European and national projects (IRENE, EIFEDE, SuperESCO under the LIFE Programme, HAPPENING, Comanage, EaaS, V2Market, Clima Program) and organizes eight specialized working groups spanning Communication, Contracts, Decarbonization, Energy Communities, CAEs (Energy Savings Certificates), Financing, Rehabilitation, Technology, Aids and Subsidies, Classification, and Energy Transition.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership fees paid by companies, entities, and institutions that join the association, supplemented by training programs (IPMVP certification with EVO, executive education with ESADE, joint courses with Fundación Repsol), certification/classification services (ESE/ESE Plus seals), event sponsorships and congress registration (the annual Congress of Decarbonization and Sustainability attracted 300+ professionals in 2025 and 320+ in 2024, with the IV edition scheduled for October 2026), and European project funding under programmes such as NextGenerationEU and LIFE. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed, and ANESE does not release financial results. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on direct recruitment of member companies, knowledge content marketing, regional jornadas (Bilbao, Valencia, Galicia, Seville), presence at sector trade fairs (Genera, Matelec, Net Zero Tech, Smart City Expo World Congress), and partnerships with academic and industry bodies (ESADE, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UNIR, COIIM, APD, UNE, AERCE, IFMA España, UNEF, AEDyR). Governance is provided by a board drawn from major member firms: Janis Rey (Managing Director, ENGIE España) was elected president in June 2026 for a three-year term, with Oliverio Álvarez Alonso (Deloitte Advisory) as Vice President, Jon Macías Santiago (Edison Next Spain) as Secretary, and Óscar Raña Pérez (Repsol Soluciones Energéticas) as Treasurer; operational leadership includes Director General Carlos Ballesteros, Technical Director Hugo Madureira, and Regulation Director Agustín Villar.

Name

ANESE

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE EMPRESAS DE SERVICIOS ENERGETICOS

Website

https://anese.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANESE is the Spanish non-profit national association of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), offering ESCO certification (ESE/ESE Plus seals audited by TÜV Rheinland), the Observatory of Energy Efficiency and Technology Guide publications, working groups, training, and EU project coordination for ESCOs, technology providers, public administrations, and industrial, tertiary, and residential energy users.

Ownership category

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Product category

Energy Efficiency Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAGAN

Performance Contracting & Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) for Buildings

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Building Automation, Energy Management & Smart Building Services

Keywords

• Energy services association
• ESCO certification
• Energy efficiency
• Decarbonization services
• Energy savings contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and services: ANESE generates revenue through membership fees from companies, entities, and institutions that join the association. Members gain access to working groups, publications, training courses, events, congresses, and the ESCO classification system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANESE is a Spanish national non-profit association that represents Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and defends their interests in Spain. It delivers membership services including the ESE / ESE Plus quality classification system audited by TÜV Rheinland, industry publications (Energy Efficiency Observatory, Technology Guide, Renovation Study), sector-focused working groups, professional training programs, and the annual Decarbonization and Sustainability Congress. The association also coordinates European projects such as SuperESCO and IRENE to develop the ESCO market.

Product overview

ANESE (Asociación Nacional de Empresas de Servicios Energéticos) is a non-profit national association for Energy Service Companies, not a traditional product company. Its offerings consist of publications (the Observatory annual report and Technology Guide being flagship publications), a classification/certification system for ESCOs (ESE/ESE Plus seals audited by TÜV Rheinland), collaborative working groups covering eight specialized areas, and participation in European and national research projects including IRENE, EIFEDE, HAPPENING, SuperESCO, Clima Program, Comanage, EaaS, and V2Market. ANESE also provides professional training programs including IPMVP certification and ESADE executive courses, and organizes the annual ANESE Congress on Decarbonization and Sustainability. The association does not offer a technology product per se but serves as an industry body facilitating knowledge transfer, certification, and collaborative projects for energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESE / ESE Plus Classification (Quality Seal) Quality classification service for Energy Service Companies in Spain, certifying operational and technical competence. ESE is the base seal from ANESE; ESE Plus is the premium tier audited by independent third party TÜV Rheinland, providing third-party validated quality assurance for ESCOs competing in Spanish and European energy efficiency markets.
• Observatorio de Eficiencia Energética (Energy Efficiency Observatory) ANESE's ongoing industry observatory that tracks and reports on energy efficiency trends, ESCO market data, and sector developments in Spain. Targeted at ESCO members, energy professionals, and policymakers seeking current intelligence on the Spanish energy efficiency market.
• Guía de Tecnologías para el Ahorro y la Eficiencia Energética (Technology Guide for Energy Savings and Efficiency) Comprehensive technical reference guide covering energy savings and efficiency technologies applicable to ESCO projects in Spain. Serves as an authoritative technology resource for ESCOs, engineers, and energy professionals designing energy efficiency solutions.
• Estudio de Rehabilitación (Renovation Study) Specialized study focused on building renovation and energy retrofit activity in Spain from the perspective of ESCO service delivery. Targeted at ESCOs, property owners, developers, and public administrations considering energy renovation projects.
• ANESE Professional Training Courses Continuing professional training programs covering ESCO contracting, energy efficiency technologies, decarbonization, and related technical and regulatory topics, delivered by ANESE to upskill ESCO professionals and broader energy efficiency practitioners in Spain.
• IV Congreso ANESE de Descarbonización y Sostenibilidad (IV ANESE Congress on Decarbonization and Sustainability) Annual flagship congress organized by ANESE for ESCOs, energy professionals, public administrations, and industry stakeholders, addressing decarbonization, sustainability, and ESCO market development. The IV edition was held on 17 November 2024 at the ICAM in Madrid; a fifth edition is scheduled to follow.

Quantifiable outcome

• CAE system generated 2 TWh annual savings, avoiding half a million tonnes of CO2 emissions

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESADE Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025ANESE collaborates with ESADE Executive Education to train leaders of the energy transition. The partnership focuses on professional development programs for ANESE members and sector professionals.
• EVO (Efficiency Valuation Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025ANESE and EVO signed an agreement to promote training and technical accreditation of professionals in the energy efficiency sector in Spain. The partnership includes the IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) certification course, with the 5th edition scheduled for October 2026.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte participates as a consortium partner in the SuperESCO project coordinated by ANESE under the EU LIFE Programme. Oliverio Álvarez Alonso from Deloitte serves as Vice President of ANESE's Board of Directors.
• EconolercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconoler participates as a consortium partner in the SuperESCO project coordinated by ANESE under the EU LIFE Programme, alongside Deloitte.
• MITERD (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE maintains a close relationship with MITERD, participating in CAE commission meetings, presenting publications at MITERD facilities, and receiving government support for events and initiatives. Carlos Blanco Polanco from MITERD participated in the SuperESCO project launch.
• Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Industriales de Madrid (COIIM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOIIM collaborates with ANESE on training and professional development initiatives, including joint events on topics like the Green Office and rehabilitation.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIR collaborates with ANESE on training initiatives, including sessions on CAE (Energy Savings Certificates).
• Universidad Politécnica de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Politécnica de Madrid collaborates with ANESE on employment and training initiatives for the energy sector.
• Fundación RepsolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Repsol and ANESE launched a free course to promote energy efficiency through the CAE system. They also organize joint sessions on energy certificates and collaborate on various initiatives.
• A3E (Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE and A3E agreed to create a Commission for Energy Savings Certificates (CAE) to energize the energy efficiency market and promote decarbonization. They co-organize events like Efficient Tech and collaborate on CAE initiatives.
• CEEC (Comisión de Expertos en Eficiencia Energética para la Comunidad de Madrid)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE and CEEC collaborate on events at Net Zero Tech and other sector gatherings to promote energy efficiency and CAE awareness.
• AFEC (Asociación de Fabricantes de Equipos de Climatización)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE and AFEC signed an agreement in March 2024 to promote actions that improve energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability. AFEC participates in ANESE's Technology Guide presentations.
• OFICEMEN (Oficina de Coordinación para la Eficiencia Energética del Sector Cementero)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOFICEMEN and ANESE signed a collaboration agreement in February 2024 to contribute to the energy efficiency of the cement sector, including joint events between ANESE member companies and cement industries.
• APD (Asociación para el Progreso de la Dirección)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE and APD united to promote professional training and drive the search for opportunities under sustainable and efficient criteria.
• UNE (Asociación Española de Normalización)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE joined UNE in 2025 to contribute to the development of standards that drive energy efficiency.
• CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCINEA oversees the EU LIFE Programme under which ANESE coordinates the SuperESCO project. Adrien Bullier from CINEA participated in the SuperESCO project launch meeting.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTÜV Rheinland is the independent certification body that conducts audits for companies seeking ESE and ESE Plus classification through ANESE. After audits, ANESE's technical committee reviews the reports.
• AERCE (Asociación Española de Profesionales de Compras, Aprovisionamientos y Logística)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE participates in AERCE events and workshops on energy purchasing, sustainability, carbon footprint reduction, and consumption optimization.
• IFMA España (International Facility Management Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFMA España analyzes the relationship between Energy Savings Certificates and facility management with ANESE collaboration.
• UNEF (Unión Española Fotovoltaica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE participates in UNEF events including the II Energy Community Summit to discuss the transition toward a sustainable electrical system.
• AEDyR (Asociación Española de Desalación y Reutilización)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANESE participates in AEDyR technical sessions on the water-energy nexus, exploring how the water and energy sectors can advance together toward decarbonization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• UNEF (Unión Española Fotovoltaica): Spanish photovoltaic energy association that hosts summits where ANESE participates (e.g., II Energy Community Summit). Comparable community-led Spanish energy trade association model, focused on solar rather than energy services but serving overlapping decarbonization policy agenda.

Others

• Econoler: Canadian-headquartered energy efficiency consulting firm that partners with ANESE on the EU LIFE SuperESCO project. While a commercial consultancy rather than an association, Econoler is comparable as an ESCO ecosystem participant and is a key consortium partner.

Emerging players

• IFMA España (International Facility Management Association): Spanish chapter of the global facility management association that collaborates with ANESE on the CAE/facility management relationship. Both serve the Spanish tertiary sector with adjacent building-energy efficiency and operational sustainability topics.

Broad incumbents

• Global ESCO Network: International network promoting the ESCO business model globally, including webinars in which ANESE has participated. Operates as a broader global counterpart with similar membership/community model around ESCO best practices and policy advocacy.
• European Energy Efficiency Association (EuroACE): Brussels-based federation representing European energy efficiency industry. EuroACE is a broader incumbent with pan-European scope, comparable membership-based advocacy model, and overlapping focus on building energy efficiency policy—relevant as ANESE expands via EU LIFE projects.

Direct peers

• AERCE (Asociación Española de Profesionales de Compras): Spanish association for purchasing and logistics professionals where ANESE participates in workshops on energy purchasing and carbon footprint. Comparable Spanish association model serving B2B professional communities with sustainability overlap.
• APD (Asociación para el Progreso de la Dirección): Spanish management professional association that has partnered with ANESE to deliver joint training on sustainable criteria. Comparable membership-driven professional development model serving Spanish business leadership with adjacent sustainability offerings.
• A3E (Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética): Spanish national association of energy efficiency companies, the closest direct peer to ANESE. Both organizations represent ESCOs in Spain, co-organize events like Efficient Tech, and have signed collaboration agreements to jointly promote CAE initiatives.
• AFEC (Asociación de Fabricantes de Equipos de Climatización): Spanish association of HVAC equipment manufacturers that has signed a formal agreement with ANESE and participates in ANESE's Technology Guide presentations. Both organizations serve the Spanish energy efficiency ecosystem with adjacent stakeholder bases (manufacturers vs. service companies).
• COIIM (Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Industriales de Madrid): Official professional college of industrial engineers in Madrid that collaborates with ANESE on training and professional development. Both organizations drive professional credentials in Spain's energy and industrial sectors, addressing overlapping audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

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