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M&V Guidelines: Measurement and Verification for Performance-Based Contracts Version 4.0

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Summary

This document contains procedures and guidelines for quantifying the savings resulting from energy efficient equipment, water conservation, improved operation and maintenance, renewable energy, and cogeneration projects installed under performance-based contracts. It is intended for energy managers, procurement officers, and contractors involved in implementing such measures. Additionally, the document has two primary purposes including serving as a reference document for specifying M&V methods and procedures and as a resource for those developing project-specific M&V plans.

Issuer

United States

Year

2015

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

U.S Department of Energy (Government)

Instrument type

Guidelines

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

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    • E focus: energy, energy use, recycling, renewable energy, resource use, water, water use, conservation
    • G focus: audit
    • Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing, Mining, Transportation