The document discusses energy services in the Netherlands and how to stimulate the development of the energy services industry. It finds that while ESCOs could help improve energy efficiency in existing Dutch buildings, the ESCO market is underdeveloped. The government focuses policy on new buildings rather than existing structures, where greater potential lies. However, the government has jurisdiction over 46% of the potential ESCO market in existing buildings. The study recommends the Dutch government develop long-term policy requiring public building managers to consider ESCOs, and establish initiatives like a stakeholder platform and renovation targets to better support the ESCO industry.