This document is the first status report related to development of the Energy Service Market in Non-European Countries.  The Aim of the report is to provide a snapshot of the key developments of the national ESCO markets in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia and Oceania as well as in Nord and South America. The ESCO report focuses on collecting information about the market features and structures, barriers, policy background, financing opportunities and future expectations.JRC.F.7-Renewables and Energy Efficienc