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Overview

Measurement and Verification Essentials

Incentive available

Next session
December 8, 2026 • 09h00 (CST) • In English

Next Start Date:
December 8, 2026 • 09h00 (CST) • In English

Course summary

Course Details

Length

1 day

Language

English, French

Skill level

Intermediate

Format

Online

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Next session

December 8, 2026 • 09h00 (CST) • In English

Regular fee

$745

Early bird fee

$671

Before October 13, 2025

Program overview

The Measurement and Verification Essentials course presents the key components of energy savings as well as measurement and verification (M&V) principles by providing participants with a foundational understanding of M&V. This course caters to a diverse audience including general practitioners, experts, and managers. Evaluating the performance of energy conservation measures is essential in demonstrating project success, optimizing facility operations, securing financial assistance, and raising awareness among facility users. This course also teaches participants how to assess external energy efficiency initiatives, regional efficiency programs, and internal projects.

This one-day workshop covers the fundamental principles of M&V, including the impacts and roles of each step in the M&V process. Practical examples are provided to illustrate key concepts.

What you will learn

  • Define M&V. 
  • Contextualize the use of M&V. 
  • Understand how to use M&V protocols. 
  • Determine the positive impacts of M&V. 
  • Justify the value of energy efficiency projects. 

This course is ideal for

  • Energy efficiency industry professionals 
  • Energy efficiency program and project managers 
  • Building and installation managers wanting to associate themselves with energy service companies 
  • Building owners wanting to understand measured project energy savings 
  • Building operators and supervisors 
  • Building maintenance staff 
  • Financial officers/managers 
  • Sustainable development managers 

You'll walk away with

You will leave this course with comprehensive knowledge of M&V principles and an understanding of M&V steps in relation to energy efficiency projects to enable you to understand M&V plans. 

Available Incentives

Save on Energy

This course is eligible for Save on Energy incentives of up to 50%, making advanced energy management training more accessible. Build the skills needed to drive efficiency and reduce energy use in your organization.
 
 

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Upcoming Sessions

Length 1 day

December 8, 2026

09h00 (CST)

Registration closing: December 7, 2026

English

Shahriar Ghahremanian

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This training is also available for businesses.

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Additional Information

Agenda

Introduction

  • The definition of the M&V concept
  • Different kinds of M&V protocols for energy efficiency projects and carbon emissions trading
  • An overview of EVO and the IPMVP
  • Why the M&V concept: the justification

 

Key concepts

  • ‘’M’’ stands for ‘’measurement’’ 
  • Basic equation for calculating savings: understand the baseline, the adjustments and the savings
  • The four options of the IPMVP
  • The steps in applying the IPMVP – the M&V plan
  • The cost and uncertainty associated with M&V
  • M&V for energy performance contracts

 

Simple examples

  • Practical examples and review of the advantages and disadvantages of each option
  • Option C – Multiple retrofitting changes made to a building
  • Option A – Lighting efficiency
  • Option B – Control of compressed air leakage
  • Option B – Industrial heat recovery
  • Discussion of case studies suggested by the class

 

M&V planning

  • The M&V plan – why, when and how?
  • The limits and interactive effects
  • Different types of savings
  • Selecting independent variables
  • The sources of data and the baseline
  • Determining energy prices
  • The M&V plan

 

Summary

  • Complying with the IPMVP
  • The contents of the M&V report
  • Selecting an IPMVP option

Learning material

  • PDF of the presentation slides (slides in printable protected PDF)
  • Supplemental training material

Frequently Asked Questions

Policies and FAQ

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Do you have questions? Consult our FAQ for answers. 

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