Measurement and verification

Intent

Provide for the ongoing accountability and optimization of building energy and water consumption performance over time.

Requirements

Comply with the long term continuous measurement of performance as stated in Option B: Methods by Technology of the US DOE’s International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) for the following:

• Lighting systems and controls
• Constant and variable motor loads
• Variable frequency drive (VFD) 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 specific process energy efficiency systems and equipment
• ndoor water risers and outdoor irrigation systems.