| 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 |
| PV | Photovoltaic |
| RTU | Rooftop unit |
| true power | True RMS power |
| VAV | Variable air volume |
| VFD | Variable frequency drive |
| NOAA CNY | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Normal Year |