Measurement & Verification"

As one of the most important processes in any energy project, measurement and verification (M&V) must be employed both immediately after installation and continuously for the life of the project to ensure that the required savings are being produced. For Super ESPC projects, FEMP has established four options for M&V procedures, which Clark uses as a guide for all energy savings performance contracts.

• Option A: Key Parameter Approach
• Option B: All Parameter Measurement
• Option C: Whole-Building Data Analysis
• Option D: Whole-Building Calibrated Simulation

We follow specified M&V protocols on every project to provide the facility manager with proof that savings will be generated and to verify that our improvements have been properly implemented. For projects where it is possible to measure individual ECM results, Options A or B are typically utilized. For new construction projects or retrofits with a large number of ECMs, Options C and D, which measure energy consumption across the entire facility, are generally employed.

We understand the importance of a proper M&V program for all parties involved and therefore have supplemented our team with a strong group of M&V experts. We prefer to keep the process as transparent as possible and utilize the latest technology in M&V modeling.