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Implementation of ECM in parallel with the
M&V plan
The M&V plan forms an integral part of implementing the ECM
and should be formulated in parallel to enhance the assurance of
the reported energy savings post-implementation.
Conclusion
Although M&V experience is fairly thinly spread in the South
African workforce, the M&V skills in South Africa are of the most
advanced in the world. A small group of well-oiled true M&V per-
sonnel exists in this industry to have ample experience to share
knowledge and assist companies with achieving the financial
assurance in energy savings projects and initiatives required to
reduce their investment risks.
The Energy Training Foundation (EnTF) has been training
Certified Measurement & Verification Professionals (CMVP) since
2006 under licence to the Efficiency Valuation Organisation (EVO)
and under Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) licence and is the
sole training provider for this internationally recognised qualification
in the Southern African region.
M&V Professionals with the CMVP qualifications have
obtained these by being trained in the industry and by passing
stringent examination requirements. They also have to have a
minimum of three years’ experience to carry the title of a CMVP
– in addition, renewal of this status is required every three years
as one cannot claim to be professionally accredited without con-
tinuously keeping up to date.
Implementing an effective M&V programme is like imple-
menting an ISO-aligned quality management system or energy
management system alike.
Once again, you cannot manage what you do not measure and
a well-managed M&V programme will deliver measured results
on a continuous basis; the ultimate surety to project viability.
Implementing an ISO energy management system in parallel
with an M&V programme will enhance assurance whilst providing
opportunity for even better continuous management of energy
use, delivering benefits year-on-year.
The M&V industry and its evolution is only in its infancy at
this stage in the world – not only in South Africa - with many more
opportunities for its use being identified regularly. The sooner you
start with M&V the better your chances of getting new budget for
new energy saving projects.
References
[1] . The History of the IPMVP. August 2015.
[2] SANS/SABS 50010. 2011. Measurement and Verification of
energy savings.
[3] ISO 50010. 2011. Energy management standard: Energy
monitoring.
[4] Energy Training Foundation material. Energy auditor training.
Module 10: Verify energy savings.
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