Measurement & Verification

IPMVP

Energy efficiency projects — whether performance contracting retrofits or LEED BD&C projects — entail risk. Their benefits are known only after the fact. When it comes to building performance, “trust, but verify” is good advice. Actual performance of any building or project is highly dependant on how the building is used and the systems are operated, conditions that may change over time.

Measurement & verification is used to show that efficiency improvements are operating as intended and are providing claimed energy, water, and cost savings. If savings are not being realized, measurement results will provide useful information to understand what is happening and why.

The International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) is used worldwide. In the USA, the Association of Energy Engineers offers the Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) Program
a 2.5 day workshop and exam that leads to the CMVP designation. To arrange international training, contact the Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO) for more information or to download a copy of the IPMVP.

Learning Objectives
·    Describe the four different IPMVP methods.
·    Apply baseline adjustments to account for facility changes.
·    Write an IPMVP adherent M&V plan.
·    Successfully complete the CMVP exam.

ASHRAE

Determining Energy Savings from Performance Contracting and LEED Projects provides an overview of measurement and verification (M&V) procedures and methods for determining savings from energy efficiency and LEED projects. The course starts with an overview the International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol and ASHRAE Guideline 14. Principles of baseline, baseline adjustments, and M&V plan development are explained. This course is offered only through the ASHRAE Learning Institute as a 3 hour presentation or webinar worth 3 ASHRAE Professional Development Hours. Please contact ASHRAE directly for more information to arrange this class for your chapter or company.

Learning Objectives
•    Apply the three most common M&V protocols
•    Use M&V to identify and allocate project risk
•    Define ‘savings’ and apply to performance contracting and LEED projects.
•    Write an IPMVP or G-14 adherent M&V plan.
•    Achieve LEED-BD&C EAc5 and LEED-O&M EAc3.1/3.2 & EAc6.