Measurement and verification - base building

Intent

To provide for the ongoing accountability of building energy consumption over time.

Requirements

Option 1

Develop and implement a measurement and verification (M&V) plan consistent with Option D: Calibrated Simulation (Savings Estimation Method 2) as specified by the International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP), Volume III: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in New Construction, April 2003.

The documentation must include the following:

• A description of the infrastructure design.
• Existing meter locations.
• Existing meter specifications.
• 1-line electrical schematics identifying end-use circuits.
• Guidelines for carrying out tenant sub-metering.

OR

Option 2

Develop a and implement a measurement and verification (M&V) plan consistent with Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation, as specified by the International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP), Volume III: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in New Construction, April 2003.

The documentation must include the following:

• A description of the infrastructure design.
• Existing meter locations.
• Existing meter specifications.
• 1-line electrical schematics identifying end-use circuits.
• Guidelines for carrying out tenant sub-metering.

OR

Option 3 (1 point)

Meet MPR 6 through compliance Opttion 1: Energy and Water Data Release Form. Projects must register an account in ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager tool and share the project file with the USGBC master account.