Program Evaluation and M&V Approaches

Report

Blueprint for Integrating Grid-Interactive Efficient Building (GEB) Technologies into U.S. General Services Administration Performance Contracts

This report is focused on pathways for successful implementation of GEBs in GSA buildings. See section 5.4.1 for guidelines for M&V metrics.

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Report

Measurement and Verification for Demand Response: Prepared for the National Forum on the National Action Plan on Demand Response: M&V Working Group

This DOE-FERC report to Congress provides guidance for DR program designers/operators on methods for measurement and verification (M&V) of demand response (DR) in wholesale and retail markets.

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Report

SeeAction - Performance Assessments of Demand Flexibility from Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings: Issues and Considerations

This report provides information on prioritizing and designing performance assessment elements for demand flexibility programs and time-varying retail rates, assessment protocols, and R&D needs. The r... This report provides information on prioritizing and designing performance assessment elements for demand flexibility programs and time-varying retail rates, assessment protocols, and R&D needs. The report explains basic concepts and fundamental considerations for assessing the actual demand flexibility performance of buildings participating in demand flexibility programs and responding to time-varying retail rates. See Appendix C for industry-standard M&V impact resources.

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Resources

Supporting Utility Programs