The possibilities and prospects of using energy service contracts as a way oforganizing energy saving processes are considered. Taking into account the analysis of thedynamics of the conclusion of energy service contracts in the Russian Federation and the effectof their implementation, the main problems of application have been identified. It is shown thatin conditions of a lack of investment resources for the modernization of electric power facilities,it is advisable to involve organizations for training personnel and enterprises of regionalinnovation infrastructure in the preparation and implementation of energy service contracts. Astructural model of interaction between direct and indirect participants in the implementation of energy service contracts within the framework of territorial innovative energy clusters isproposed. When implementing the proposed model, the degree of validity of energyconservation management by government bodies, which can be carried out both through thecluster management center, and directly, increases significantly.