Online M&V Fundamentals and IPMVP®

MODULE 1 Reasons for M&V of Energy Efficiency Projects

Module 1 - Introduction
• Your Instructor 
• How about You? .
• Course: Benefits, Exam
• Introduction
Definition and Context of M&V 
Introduction to EVO and IPMVP®
Purpose of M&V

MODULE 2 Key Concepts

• Measurement? 
• IPMVP’s Basic Equation
• Adjustments of Savings
• Four Options 
• M&V Cost 
• Short Intro to Statistics 
• Reference: Definitions, Acronyms and Symbols 

MODULE 3 Short Examples

• Multiple ECM Building Retrofit 
• New Building 
• Lighting Efficiency Improvement 
• Compressed Air Leakage Control 
• QUIZ (Energy Avoidance)

MODULE 4 M&V Plan

• Why and When Do an M&V Plan?
• Fundamental Principles
• Setting the Boundary of Measurement
• Types of “Savings” 
• Baseline Data 
• Adjacent Measurement Periods 
• Measurement Equipment 
• Routine Procedures for Reporting 
• A Standard Template for M&V Plan

MODULE 5 Critical Issues in M&V

• Missing Data
• M&V Budget 
• Baseline Adjustments (BLA) 
• BLA Squabble 
• Applying Utility Prices to Value Savings 
• Verification 
• Adherence 
• Case Study (BLA)

MODULE 6 M&V Calculations

The Language of Statistics Applied to M&V .
• Sampling 
• Modelling 
• Uncertainty 
• Rounding 
• Uncertainty – Advanced Discussion 

MODULE 7 Isolation Details

• Option B 
Review of Method 
Detailed Example
Issues - Metering 

• Option A
Review of Method 
Detailed Example
Retrofit Isolation Issues - Assumption 

MODULE 8 Option C Details

• Review of Method
• Detailed Issues 
• Option C – Another example 
• Option C – RETScreen Example 

MODULE 9 Option D Details

• Why/Why Not 
• Method/Examples 
• Industrial Processes 
• Issues

MODULE 10 Other M&V Applications

• M&V in a Recommissioning Context 
• M&V and Monitoring and Targeting 
• M&V for Greenhouse Gas Emissions 
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
GHG Basics 
GHG Calculations 
Tools & Resources 

MODULE 11 Summary

End of course

Exam time: up to 4 hours