Advanced Measurement and Verification

Measurement and verification (M&V) is the process of using measurements to determine the actual energy savings generated by energy management projects at individual sites. Common M&V activities include metering,​ data collection and processing, transparent savings calculations, monitoring, quality assurance, and​ third-party report verifications.

The two-day Advanced Measurement and Verification training program provides practical exercises and advanced concepts to individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of M&V. This program is a valuable complement to the theoretical knowledge acquired through common M&V certification courses and designations. 

• Day one serves to review the primary features of M&V and concentrate on the utilization of diverse statistical tools to create M&V plans, including samples, linear regressions such as multivariable regressions, and uncertainty calculations. 
• Day two serves to explore practical examples of International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) options for lighting, motors and variable speed drives, compressed air systems, heat recovery systems, and commercial buildings. Participants also conduct calculations for those scenarios. Day two culminates in the development of an M&V plan. 

This course offers comprehensive coverage of statistical tools, examples, and case studies to enhance your expertise in the M&V process and the preparation and interpretation of M&V plans. 

In this course, you will learn to

• Use statistical tools for developing M&V plans. 
• Strengthen your understanding of regression. 
• Perform calculations on several case studies​. 
• Develop an M&V plan. 

This course is ideal for

• Building owners and stakeholders who wish to measure energy savings generated by their projects 
• Building owners and stakeholders who wish to partner with energy service companies (ESCOs) to implement energy efficiency (EE) projects 
• Administrators of public programs involving M&V 
• Evaluators of EE programs 
• Engineering firm employees 
• ESCO employees