According to Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO), "M&V is the process of using measurement to reliably determine actual savings created within an individual facility
by an energy management, energy conservation or energy efficiency
project or program. As savings cannot be directly measured, the savings
can be determined by comparing measured use before and after
implementation of a project, making appropriate adjustments for changes
in conditions."
M&V of energy savings, generated through building systems
retrofits and upgrades, requires special project planning as well as unique
engineering practices.
Although several common practices exist for M&V of
energy savings, it is not an exact science. There are many resources available
that can be used to learn more about the engineering techniques and tools used
for verification of energy savings. This website is intended to provide some of those
resources and tools to perform and support M&V activities.
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