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Energy Savings Measurement, Verification and the Importance of the IPMVP

Posted by Brian Thumann on

The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) owned and updated by Efficiency Valuation Organization #evo is a framework for evaluating the performance of energy efficiency projects. It is designed to provide a global common language and set of standards for measuring, verifying, and reporting the performance of such projects. This makes it possible for all stakeholders in the energy efficiency market, including energy users, utilities, energy service companies, and state energy offices, to compare the performance of different projects and make informed decisions about investments in energy efficiency.One of the key benefits of the IPMVP is that it allows...

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Energy Sustainable Mega Trends

Posted by Brian Thumann on

Energy Sustainability Mega trends- In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the need for clean, renewable sources of energy, as well as the importance of sustainability. This has led to a number of mega trends in the energy, power, cleantech, and sustainability sectors that are beginning to have a significant impact on people's lives.One of the biggest trends in the energy industry is the shift towards renewable sources of energy. This includes technologies such as solar, wind, and hydro power, as well as more emerging technologies such as tidal and geothermal energy. This shift is being driven...

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Measurement & Verification: At the Core of Energy Performance Contracting

Posted by Denis Tanguay | Pierre Langlois on

In an EPC, each contracting parties has access to different knowledge. Indeed, ESCOs naturally know more about equipment performance than the owner or the financier and are in an excellent position to take the retrofit performance risks. On the other hand, building managers has knowledge and control over operational issues such as usage, hours of operation, occupancy, etc. Thus, facility's owner are naturally well-positioned to take responsibility for the operational risks associated with an EE project. Finally, when a third-party financier provides project funding, it has specific information regarding financial investment risks and tolerance factors.

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