Measurement and Verification
USGBC LEED Enhanced Commissioning (Option 1, Path 2)
Provide commissioning services related to the potential USGBC LEED EA-5 Credits including:
- M&V Commissioning Plan: Working with the design team, develop a cost effective means of monitoring the energy and water consuming features of a project following IPMVP protocols. Prepare the plan for the team review and initial cost impacts. Develop the procedures and measurement points for inclusion in the commissioning plan and Construction Documents. A typical Plan will address the following:
- roles and responsibilities
- measurement requirements (meters, points, metering systems, data access)
- the points to be tracked, with frequency and duration for trend monitoring
- the limits of acceptable values for tracked points and metered values (where appropriate, predictive algorithms may be used to compare ideal values with actual values)
- the elements used to evaluate performance, including conflict between systems, out-of-sequence operation of systems components, and energy and water usage profiles
- an action plan for identifying and correcting operational errors and deficiencies
- training to prevent errors
- planning for repairs needed to maintain performance
- the frequency of analyses in the first year of occupancy
- Design Coordination: Working with the Team verify inclusion of all devices and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of the MBCx Plan in the Construction Documents by the design team.
- Construction Phase: During the construction phase, perform the following:
- Commission and verify calibration of the MBCx related equipment and devices
- Update the Systems Manual with any modifications or new settings based on the MBCx effort and provide purpose for each modification from the original design
- Finalize the Monitoring Based Commissioning Plan.