CEA CEA Measurement & Verification (M&V) Protocols

Question 1

Which organization publishes the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP)?

Accepted Answer

EVO (Efficiency Valuation Organization)

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ASHRAE

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DOE (Department of Energy)

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Question 2

In M&V terminology, what is the 'baseline period'?

Accepted Answer

The reference period before efficiency measures are implemented, used to establish pre-retrofit energy use

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The period after energy efficiency measures are installed

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The period during equipment installation

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The financial payback period for the project

Question 3

IPMVP Option A (Retrofit Isolation – Key Parameter Measurement) involves what approach?

Accepted Answer

Measuring some parameters and stipulating others based on short-term or historical data

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Metering all energy flows in and out of the entire facility

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Using a calibrated simulation model to determine savings

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Comparing whole-facility utility bills before and after retrofit

Question 4

IPMVP Option B (Retrofit Isolation – All Parameter Measurement) differs from Option A in that it:

Accepted Answer

Continuously meters all relevant parameters of the isolated system rather than stipulating any

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Uses whole-facility metering

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Relies entirely on stipulated values

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Uses a calibrated simulation model

Question 5

What is a 'stipulation' in the context of IPMVP M&V?

Accepted Answer

A value assumed or agreed upon rather than directly measured, used to simplify M&V

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A legal requirement mandating energy savings

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A metering device installed to track energy use

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A penalty clause for not meeting savings targets

Question 6

Which IPMVP option is most appropriate when energy savings cannot be attributed to isolated systems and whole-building metering is required?

Accepted Answer

Option C

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Option A

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Option B

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Option D