The M&V provider writes the M&V plan, but if possible, involve the facility’s operational staff. The plan must provide the following (see a sample M&V plan in the Documentation Toolkit):standard IPMVP language and terminologywhich option or me

The M&V provider writes the M&V plan, but if possible, involve the facility’s operational staff. The plan must provide the following (see a sample M&V plan in the Documentation Toolkit):

• standard IPMVP language and terminology
• which option or method from the document will be used
• who will conduct the M&V program
• assumptions about significant variables or unknowns
• an accurate baseline using techniques appropriate to your project
• the method of ensuring an accurate energy-savings determination 
• a post-installation inspection plan
• criteria for equipment metering, calibration, and measurement period
• the level of accuracy to be achieved by all major components
• quality assurance measures
• the contents of reports to be prepared, along with a schedule.