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Documenting consistent measurement techniques and reporting standards for DEM-funded energy efficiency projects is a vital step in facilitating judicious project selection and efficient program management. In agency applications for DEM project funding, the use of measurements (as opposed to general assumptions) yields more accurate estimates for baseline consumption and expected avoided energy use. Measurements promote… Continue reading Why Take Measurements?

This guide is one of a series developed with the goal of implementing consistent, simple, purpose-driven measurement processes to help quantify the impact of projects designed to further New York City’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. These guides are designed for use by internal and external stakeholders to facilitate comprehensive characterizations of building energy consumption… Continue reading Purpose of Guides

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

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