CEA CEA Measurement & Verification (M&V) Protocols 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an M&V plan developed before project implementation?

Accepted Answer

To document the methodology, boundaries, baseline, and procedures for determining savings during the performance period

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To guarantee energy savings contractually

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To obtain utility rebates for efficiency measures

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To satisfy building permit requirements

Question 2

In M&V reporting, what does 'avoided energy use' represent?

Accepted Answer

The difference between adjusted baseline energy use and actual post-retrofit energy use

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Energy consumed during the post-retrofit period

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Energy saved due to occupant behavior changes only

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The total energy cost before the efficiency project

Question 3

What is the significance of a high coefficient of variation (CV) in an energy regression model used for M&V?

Accepted Answer

It indicates high variability or poor model fit, reducing confidence in savings estimates

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It indicates the model has a strong predictive accuracy

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It shows that energy prices are volatile

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It confirms that non-routine adjustments were applied correctly

Question 4

Under IPMVP, which party typically bears the risk of 'performance risk' in an ESPC?

Accepted Answer

The ESCO (Energy Service Company)

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The building owner

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The utility company

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The M&V contractor

Question 5

What is 'persistence of savings' monitoring in long-term M&V programs?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing verification that energy savings are maintained over time as equipment ages or operational changes occur

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Verifying that equipment was installed correctly at project completion

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Monitoring utility rate changes during the contract period

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Ensuring the baseline data is stored securely for future audits

Question 6

Which measurement approach is recommended when metering individual pieces of equipment would be too costly relative to the savings being verified?

Accepted Answer

Stipulated values agreed upon by both parties under IPMVP Option A

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IPMVP Option B with full instrumentation

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A full calibrated simulation (Option D)

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Whole-facility utility metering (Option C) for all measures