Consider the impact of an M&V program on mechanical system design requirements. Keep in mind that a tenant’s mechanical system must be capable of providing the necessary outputs for the monitoring or submetering system. Typically, the outputs are ener

Consider the impact of an M&V program on mechanical system design requirements. Keep in mind that a tenant’s mechanical system must be capable of providing the necessary outputs for the monitoring or submetering system. Typically, the outputs are energy usage stated as kWs, BTUs, or therms over a given period of time. Whether you receive an automated record from a BMS or take a metered reading on the equipment manually at regular intervals, the specific output metrics and duration need to be defined in your M&V plan so that tenants can take advantage of the base building monitoring system.