Abstract
ABSTRACT This document is a “counter-point” presentation to the article titled “Use of Quantitative Uncertainly Analysis to Support M&V Decisions in ESPCs.” As the author states in his opening comments, measurement and verification (M&V) is a critical element in an energy savings performance contract (ESPC). M&V is required to document the savings that have been achieved in an ESPC. Unfortunately, unless there is 100 percent measurement of the energy conservation measure(s) (ECMs), there will be uncertainty and risk that the sample measurements do not measure true savings. The author of the above-mentioned article has presented a simulation technique which can calculate the uncertainty and expected range of savings based on actual measurements of a sample. While this calculation is acceptable, the procedure should be used in an appropriate fashion. My article discusses performance contracting (PC) and what I consider the proper application of QUA.
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