Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards

Why does IPMVP say savings cannot be directly measured?

Answer: Savings represent the absence of energy use, so they are determined by comparing before and after use with adjustments

Savings are the absence of consumption, so they must be computed rather than directly metered.

A CMVP is asked to ignore a significant non-routine event, such as an added production line, when computing savings. What should be done?

Answer: Make a documented non-routine adjustment so savings reflect the project alone

Non-routine adjustments, documented transparently, keep the comparison valid.

Which reporting practice best supports the transparency principle?

Answer: Providing methods, data sources, adjustments and uncertainty so results can be reproduced

Transparent reporting allows independent parties to follow and reproduce results.

Why is independence important for a third-party M&V reviewer?

Answer: It ensures impartial conclusions free from financial interest in the outcome

Independence supports credibility of the verification.

How long should a CMVP keep M&V records such as data and calculations?

Answer: Keep them for the period required by contract, law or the M&V plan so results can be re-examined

Records must be retained as required so that results can be audited.

A client instructs a CMVP to follow a utility program method that conflicts with the program's written rules. What is the right course?

Answer: Explain the conflict and follow the applicable rules or seek clarification from the program

Professionals must comply with applicable rules and not knowingly violate program requirements.

Interactive effects, such as lighting retrofits increasing heating load, should be:

Answer: Estimated or at least discussed in the M&V plan and reported

Complete and honest reporting addresses interactive effects or explains why they are excluded.