Commercial buildings – ICP defines commercial buildings as offices, educational buildings, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, sports facilities, wholesale and retail trade services, and institutional buildings.
Dynamic building simulation model – hourly computer-based modeling used to assess the energy performance of a building dynamically, i.e., over a whole year.
Energy conservation measure (ECM) – measure implemented to reduce energy consumption and/or demand. This can include energy efficiency measures, such as variable speed drives and lighting controls, efficiency equipment, load reduction, controls, etc.
Energy end-use – energy consumed by systems or equipment, classified according to the type of load, e.g., internal lighting, cooling, process, and pumps.
Energy use baseline – energy consumption over a specified period providing a basis for comparison of energy performance before and after implementation of ECMs. The baseline is usually normalized/normalized against variables affecting energy consumption.
International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) - standardized/standardized approach to energy efficiency M&V, developed by the Efficiency Valuation Organization.
Measurement and verification – a process used to quantify and verify the savings achieved following the implementation of ECMs and to determine whether they meet the predicted savings targets.
Non-routine adjustments – adjustments made to the baseline to account for unexpected changes in energy use, not due to installed ECMs, such as changes in occupancy, type of space use, loads, operating hours, service levels, and utility rates.
Operator’s manual – document targeted at operations and maintenance personnel, containing all the information required for the correct use and operation of ECMs or systems, such as as-built drawings, equipment location and training materials. In many cases, this is a section within the Systems Manual.
Operational performance verification – a process used to ensure that the implemented ECMs have been implemented properly and will have the ability to achieve the predicted energy savings during the performance period.
Project Development Specification - a document compiling all relevant and supporting information and best practices for system application to support the efforts defined within this protocol.
Routine adjustments – adjustments made to the baseline to account for expected changes in energy use, typically involving weather.
Submittals– submissions from contractors for approval (e.g., building drawings or equipment details).
Systems manual - a document describing the modified systems and equipment intended to support building operations and maintenance and to optimize the facility systems over their effective, useful lives. It contains information and documentation regarding building design and construction, commissioning, operational requirements, maintenance requirements and procedures, training, and testing.
