Concepts and Options for Determining Energy and Water Savings (M&V Protocol)

George E. Thomas, PE

Course Outline

The purpose of this course is to familiarize Energy Engineers with various best practice techniques available for determining and verifying results of energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy efficiency. Energy conservation measures covered herein include fuel saving measures, water efficiency measures, load shifting and energy reductions through installation or retrofit of equipment, and/or modification of operating procedures. The information in this course is written for the individual who is knowledgeable in basic engineering to provide guidance on energy use, energy costs and savings magnitude, various energy technology-specific requirements, and risk.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

This course will review the following topics to include basic energy and water savings concepts and options.

• Federal energy management program;
• Performance contracting programs;
• Construction risks;
• Performance risks;
• M&V plan;
• M&V methods;
• Minimum energy standards;
• Energy prices;
• Data collection;
• Baseline adjustments;
• Utility Meter usage;
• Electrical demand;
• Instrumentation and measurements;
• Calibration; and
• Energy management systems.
  
  

Intended Audience

This course would be of interest to Facility Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Energy Managers, Energy Services Contractors, and Energy Consultants.

Course Introduction

This course provides an overview of current best practice techniques available for determining and verifying results of energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy efficiency. The information and techniques may be used by facility engineers, design engineers, energy managers, and stationary engineers to assess and improve facility performance. Energy conservation measures covered herein include fuel saving measures, water efficiency measures, load shifting and energy reductions through installation or retrofit of equipment, and/or modification of operating procedures. The information in this course is intended to provide guidance on energy use, energy costs and savings magnitude, various energy technology-specific requirements, and risk.

Course Content

This course is based entirely on the Publication DOE/GO-102002-1554, March 2002 International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol. You will be quizzed on the document in its entirety.

International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol

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Course Summary

At the completion of this course the energy professional should understand the principles of an energy and water savings measurement and verification program.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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