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What you'll learn

  • M&V's role in financing and in energy efficiency projects (EPC)
  • The different IPMVP options
  • M & V Plans

Introduction to Measurement and Verification

Introduction to Measurement and Verification

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4 PDH | .4 CEU
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What you'll learn

  • M&V's role in financing and in energy efficiency projects (EPC)
  • The different IPMVP options
  • M & V Plans
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    This training introduces the basics concepts of Measurement & Verification (M&V) and the International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP). It highlights the purposes of M&V, the range of possible M&V methods, and the need for specific M&V design for each project. The program is designed for management, financial, regulatory and technical professionals who want a basic understanding of the role of M&V in supporting energy efficiency retrofits and investments.

    Measurement and verification is the activity that evaluates the actual energy and economic benefits of efficiency interventions implemented. It is essential in Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) stipulated with ESCOs, as it minimizes transaction costs associated with insufficient knowledge of technical, managerial, and behavioral aspects. It also proves to be a very useful tool in energy management.

    The course introduces performance measurement and verification and the international IPMVP® protocol developed over twenty years and recognized as an international benchmark. Through application examples, the course illustrates the approaches and options for addressing various operational situations, the functioning of M&V, and the measurement and verification plan.

  • MODULE 1: Reasons for M&V and getting to know each other

    • Definition of M&V and range of uses for M&V
    • M&V's role in financing and in energy efficiency projects (EPC)
    • M&V within ISO 50001

    MODULE 2: Key Concepts

    • Basic definitions
    • IPMVP savings equations
    • Adjusting the observed base line energy consumption
    • Overview of IPMVP Options A, B, C & D
    • M&V Costs
    • A very short introduction to statistics

    MODULE 3: Short Examples

    A short overview of 4 cases

    • Option C - Building retrofit
    • Option D - a new building
    • Option A - lighting system retrofit
    • Option B - compressed air system retrofit

    MODULE 4: Developing an M&V Plan

    • Principles of M&V
    • Measurement boundary and interactive effects
    • Differences between M&V for industry and for buildings
    • "Cost avoidance" or "normalized savings?"
    • Various forms of savings computation
    • Choosing independent variables for routine baseline adjustments
    • Static factors - what are they, how do we handle them?
    • Sources of data
    • M&V budgets
    • Selecting the baseline period and data
    • Metering systems design, commissioning & maintenance
    • Routine procedures and QC
    • Reporting procedures
    • When to do the M&V Plan
    • Energy Performance Contractors, Energy Service Professionals, Energy Managers, and shared savings professionals
    • Demand side management (DSM) program managers, evaluators, or others working at utilities, State energy offices, Government, or public administrations.
    • Energy users implementing energy efficiency measures and looking to account for and bolster energy efficiency savings
    • Facility managers properly accounting for energy budgets
    • Building owners & property managers seeking recognition or certification for the energy efficiency of their building
    • New building designers wishing to account for the sustainability, reduced energy usage, and emissions of their project
    • Water efficiency project professionals
    • Designers for emission reduction & trading
    • Energy end users seeking ISO 50001 designation