Measurement and Verification (M&V) Resources

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Introduction to M&V for FEMP Super ESPC Projects (PDF 181 KB)
An overview of why and how M&V is conducted in Super ESPC projects. Topics include allocating project risk, steps to verify savings, and M&V plans and reports.

M&V Planning Tool
An iterative exercise to help identify key issues and develop M&V strategies suited to individual projects, in three parts:

M&V Planning Instructions (MS Word 61 KB)
M&V Considerations Matrix (PowerPoint 57 KB)
M&V Planning Flow Chart (PowerPoint 39 KB)

Planning and Reporting for Operations & Maintenance in Federal ESPCs (PDF 159 KB)
Guidance on clearly delineating O&M, repair and replacement, and reporting responsibilities in the contract to protect the government's interests.

Including Retro-Commissioning in Federal ESPCs (MS Word 44 KB)
How Retro-Cx can be used to provide substantial benefits in Super ESPCs.

Example Retro-Commissioning Scope of Work to Include Services as Part of a Super ESPC Detailed Energy Survey (MS Word 44 KB)
The steps for implementing Retro-Cx as an energy conservation measure in Super ESPCs.

M&V Plan and Report Outlines (Attachment 7 in 2004 IDIQ Modifications)
M&V Plans and reports are required to follow these outlines:

M&V Plan and Savings Calculations Methods Outline (MS Word 103 KB)
Post-Installation Report Outline (MS Word 96 KB)
Annual Report Outline (MS Word 96 KB)

Example M&V Plan for a Super ESPC Project (PDF 397 KB)

Review Guidance for M&V Plans and Reports—Instructions, Templates, and Checklists

Reviewing M&V Plans for Federal ESPC Projects (MS Word 323 KB)
Reviewing Post-Installation and Annual Reports for Federal ESPC Projects (MS Word 357 KB)

Guide to Government Witnessing and Review of Post-Installation and Annual M&V (PDF 148 KB)
Guidelines, plus appendixes: using a graded approach to M&V oversight; a template for witnessing records; and contract clauses and suggested DO RFP language.

FEMP M&V Guidelines v3.0 (PDF 2.5 MB)
FEMP's standard procedures and guidelines for M&V for federal energy managers, procurement officials, and energy service providers—M&V Guidelines: Measurement & Verification for Federal Energy Projects Version 3.0.

Detailed Guidelines to FEMP M&V Option A (PDF 130 KB)
An extension of the FEMP M&V Guidelines, providing the information needed to ensure that Option A and stipulations are used appropriately to achieve the intended effect.

Proper Use of Option A and Stipulations in M&V (MS Word 78 KB)
A less technical summary of the Detailed Guidelines to FEMP M&V Option A.

M&V Resources and Training Opportunities (PDF 219 KB)
Information on more M&V resources.

International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) (2001)
The standard reference for M&V protocols, produced by a consortium of industry, academic, and government professionals. The FEMP M&V Guidelines are an application of IPMVP.

FEMP Half-Day M&V Training Course (PowerPoint 116 KB) (PowerPoint 499 KB) (PowerPoint 471 KB) (PowerPoint 185 KB)
Slides from the training course that is offered in conjunction with FEMP's Super ESPC workshops.

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