Measurement and verification

Intent

To provide for the ongoing accountability and optimization of tenant energy and water consumption performance over time.

Requirements

Case 1. Projects Less Than 75% of the Total Building Area

Complete 1 or more of the following:

• Install submetering equipment to measure and record energy use within the tenant space. (2 points)
• Negotiate a lease whereby energy costs are paid by the tenant and not included in the base rent. (3 points)

OR

Case 2. Projects 75% or More of the Total Building Area

Install continuous metering equipment for the following end uses: (5 points)

• Lighting systems and controls.
• Constant and variable motor loads.
• Variable frequency drive operation.
• Chiller efficiency at variable loads (kW/ton).
• Cooling load.
• Air and water economizer and heat recovery cycles.
• Air distribution static pressures and ventilation air volumes.
• Boiler efficiencies.
• Building-related process energy systems and equipment.
• Indoor water riser and outdoor irrigation systems.

Develop and implement a measurement and verification (M&V) plan that incorporates the monitoring information from the above end uses and is consistent with Option B, C, or D of the 2001 International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP), Volume I: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy and Water Savings.

Provide a process for corrective action if the results of the M&V plan indicate that energy savings are not being achieved.