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M&V Guides Acronyms
Abbreviation Meaning AHU Air handling unit Btu British thermal unit CUNY BPL CUNY Building Performance Lab DCAS DEM NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services Division of Energy Management kW Kilowatt kWh Kilowatt hour IPMVP International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol OAT Outdoor air temperature M&V Measurement and verification MW Megawatt PNNL Pacific Northwest National Lab… Continue reading M&V Guides Acronyms
Air System Leaks
Identifying and spotting air leaks Identifying and spotting these air leaks can be tough. There are various rules of thumb on how to spot a leak: leaks occur within 30 feet of end use; listen for a hissing sound; watch for dust build-up and apply soap and water to check for bubbles. We have tools… Continue reading Air System Leaks
AHU Fans Measurement Guide
This guide describes the measurement approach for quantifying avoided energy use associated with retrofitting supply and return fans in air handling units with variable frequency drives and/or more efficient motors.
Air-Cooled Chiller Measurement Guide
General System This guide describes the measurement approach for quantifying avoided energy use associated with retrofitting an existing chiller with an air-cooled chiller. Safety This guide does not cover health and safety aspects of the collection of measurements at facilities. There are many hazards that exist in facilities surrounding the collection of measurements, including but… Continue reading Air-Cooled Chiller Measurement Guide
Demand Controlled Ventilation Measurement Guide
This guide describes the measurement approach for quantifying energy savings associated with an air handling unit system retrofitted with a demand control ventilation system.
Building Energy Modeling and Analysis (BEMA)
CUNY BPL’s BEMA platform is a set of tools to aid in the exploration of building energy usage through statistical modeling, as well as to provide users with general building and portfolio information.
Building Automation System Assessment Tool (BASAT)
The rapid advancement of building automation devices, coupled with the importance of improved environmental performance, has led to the installation of building automation systems (BAS) in an increasing number of buildings. The Building Automation System Assessment Tool (BASAT) created by the CUNY Building Performance Lab seeks to provide a basis for a standardized approach to… Continue reading Building Automation System Assessment Tool (BASAT)
Ventilation Increase Impacts (VII) Calculator
Industry-standard recommendations are to increase outside air flow and reduce (re-)circulation of air within buildings, in order to reduce SARS-CoV-2 concentration[1]. The Ventilation Increase Impacts (VII) Calculator was developed to help building operators assess the impact of these recommendations on their HVAC systems. It enables the user to calculate the heating load (in kBTU/hr) and… Continue reading Ventilation Increase Impacts (VII) Calculator
Borrowing Guidelines
Please note: NYC Energy Tools is open to only City agency employees.