EVO One-Day Introductory Workshop on Measurement and Verification (M&V) of Energy Savings

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EVO One-Day Introductory Workshop on M&V, Washington, DC, USA, March 29, 2012

Washington, D.C., US

March 29, 2012

EVO is pleased to announce its One-Day Introductory Workshop on Measurement and Verification (M&V) to be held in Washington on March 29, 2012 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

The Workshop will take place at:
The Hotel Lombardy
2019 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20006

One-Day Introductory Workshop on M&V

The one-day workshop introduces the basic concepts of M&V and the International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP). It highlights the purposes of M&V, summarizes the range of possible M&V methods and points out the need for specific M&V design for each project.

The program is designed for building managers, energy managers as well as financial, regulatory and technical professionals needing a basic understanding of the role of M&V in supporting energy efficiency investments.

The following topics will be covered:

Introduction

• Definition of M&V

• The range of M&V protocols for energy efficiency and carbon trading projects

• Background on EVO and the IPMVP

• Reasons for M&V

Key Concepts

• The basic savings equation

• The four IPMVP options with quick examples

• Steps in applying the IPMVP

• M&V cost and uncertainty

• M&V in EPC

Short Examples

• Examples with calculation tasks for the class and review of advantages and disadvantages of each option

EVO Overview

The Efficiency Valuation Organization is an international non-profit organization that offers products and services which aid in:

• The measurement and verification of energy and water savings resulting from energy/water efficiency projects

• Financial risk management of energy savings performance contracts

• Quantifying carbon emissions reductions from energy efficiency projects

• Promoting sustainable and green construction through cost-effective and accurate accounting of energy and water savings

Protocols:
Starting in the 1990s, standardized approaches to energy efficiency M&V were developed to assist developers, owners and financiers of projects. Today, the EVO-owned International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) is the leading international standard in M&V protocols. IPMVP has been translated into 15 languages and is used in more than 40 countries. It is now typically cited as the basis for federal, state and utility M&V protocols.

Training and Certification Programs:
EVO provides training workshops for industry professionals in order to raise the standards in M&V. Using its international expertise, the organization develops special workshops and training programs tailored to the needs of specific regions.

EVO offers worldwide the Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) designation. The right to use the CMVP title is granted to those who demonstrate proficiency in the M&V field by passing a 4-hour written exam and meet the required academic and practical qualifications. EVO's certification level training is offered as preparation for the exam, and as a review of basic principles for experts.

Trainer

Julien Milot is a Professional Engineer, CMVP (Certified Measurement & Verification Professional) as well as CEM (Certified Energy Manager), and regular trainer for EVO in Canada, the US and internationally.