Energy conservation measure
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An Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) is any type of project conducted or technology implemented to reduce the consumption on energy in a building. These can come in a variety of forms: water, electricity and gas being the main three for industrial and commercial enterprises.
The aim of an ECM should be to achieve a saving, reducing the amount of energy used by a particular process, technology or facility.
ECMs are often implemented these are usually conducted by Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). This industry has been around since the 1970s and is more prevalent then ever today. The US-based organisation EVO (Efficiency Valuation Organization) has created a set of guidelines for ESCOs to adhere to in evaluating the savings achieved by ECMs. These guidelines are called the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol
(IPMVP).
The aim of an ECM should be to achieve a saving, reducing the amount of energy used by a particular process, technology or facility.
ECMs are often implemented these are usually conducted by Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). This industry has been around since the 1970s and is more prevalent then ever today. The US-based organisation EVO (Efficiency Valuation Organization) has created a set of guidelines for ESCOs to adhere to in evaluating the savings achieved by ECMs. These guidelines are called the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol
IPMVP
The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol defines standard terms and suggests best practise for quantifying the results of energy efficiency investments and increase investment in energy and water efficiency, demand management and renewable energy projects...
(IPMVP).