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Using Deemed Savings and Technical Reference Manuals for Efficiency Programs and Projects

Publication Type

Presentation

Date Published

06/2016

Authors

Schiller, Steven R., Jennifer Easler, Chuck Rea, Tina Jayaweera

Abstract

Applying well documented stipulated (deemed) values is a common practice for determining the savings from energy efficiency projects and programs and the databases where such deemed values are cataloged are called Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs). During this webinar, experts will introduce the use of deemed savings, information on setting up and updating TRMs, lessons learned, and resources for state officials. As examples, speakers will discuss the content and development processes used for the Northwest regional TRM and the Iowa state TRM.

Journal

Energy Efficiency EM&V Webinar Series

Year of Publication

2016

URL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLnBkglQh68&feature=youtu.be

Notes

Topics covered in this webinar, presented June 27, 2016:

During this webinar, experts will introduce the use of deemed savings, information on setting up and updating TRMs, lessons learned, and resources for state officials. As examples, speakers will discuss the content and development processes used for the Northwest regional TRM and the Iowa state TRM.

Deemed Savings and Technical Reference Manual (TRM) Basics
Steven Schiller, Senior Advisor, Berkeley Lab

Examples of TRMs, Planning Processes and Lessons Learned

Iowa: Jennifer Easler, Office of Consumer Advocate of Iowa, Iowa attorney General’s Office, and Chuck Rea, MidAmerican Energy Company
Northwest Regional Technical Forum: Tina Jayaweera, Northwest Power and Conservation Council

Q&A with panelists