BlocPower - Measurement and Verification Plan
Executive Summary
Section titled “Executive Summary”This document outlines the measurement and verification (M&V) methodology and data intake requirements for the electrification projects managed by BlocPower. The plan encompasses baseline establishment, metering infrastructure, data collection protocols, and savings calculation methodologies.
Evidence of Asset
Section titled “Evidence of Asset”BlocPower will provide evidence that will demonstrate the installation of the measure. They will also need to include the heat pump serial number on Asset upload.
Methodology Selection
Section titled “Methodology Selection”We will use the Building-Level Weather Normalization methodology.
We expect to use “From NREL ResStock SqFt-Based Load Selection (Baseline: 1.1.3.2 and Reporting: 1.2.5.2).
Data Requirements
Section titled “Data Requirements”Incorporated Data Requirements
Section titled “Incorporated Data Requirements”The following are defined in the Shared Guidelines methodology:
- Definitions
- Electricity Carbon Intensity Calculations
- Shared Data Intake Requirements
- Consequential Carbon Accounting Rules
- EAC Definition and Rules
- Generated Versus Avoided Emissions
User-Provided Data Requirements
Section titled “User-Provided Data Requirements”The following is a static description of the required and optional fields for a given Asset. An updated CSV template with the correct column names is available here and timeseries description is available here.
Attributional Data
Section titled “Attributional Data”The following data is required in addition to what is listed in Shared Guidelines methodology.
General Building Characteristics
Section titled “General Building Characteristics”| Field | Description | Default if not provided | Required? | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square Footage of Living Space | Total conditioned living area of the building in square feet | - | Y | Modeling |
| Do walls have insulation? | Indicates presence of wall insulation in the building | Yes | - | Modeling |
| Alternative Fuel to Electrification | Identifies the fuel type that would have been used if electrification was not implemented | Natural Gas | - | Modeling |
| Building Type | Classification of building according to NREL ResStock categories | - | Y | Modeling |
| Year Built | Year the building was originally constructed | - | Y | Modeling |
| # of Stories | Total number of above-ground floors in the building | - | Y | Modeling |
| Likely Heating Thermostat Setpoint (°F) | Expected temperature setting for heating system operation | - | - | Modeling |
Intervention
Section titled “Intervention”| Field | Description | Default if not provided | Required? | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced Operation Date | Date when the electrification system installation was completed and began operation | - | Y | Modeling |
| Physical Serial Number | Serial number of the installed heat pump | - | Y | Verification |
| Heating Backup System | Description of any secondary or backup heating system installed | - | - | Modeling |
| Furnace Replacement? | Indicates if an electric furnace was installed to replace existing heating system | - | Y | Modeling |
| Water Heater Replacement? | Indicates if an electric water heater was installed to replace existing unit | - | Y | Modeling |
| Oven Replacement? | Indicates if an electric oven was installed to replace existing appliance | - | Y | Modeling |
| Dryer Replacement? | Indicates if an electric clothes dryer was installed to replace existing appliance | - | Y | Modeling |
| Pool Heater Replacement? | Indicates if an electric pool heater was installed to replace existing system | - | Y | Modeling |
| Additional EE Work Done During Install? | Identifies any energy efficiency improvements made during electrification (None, Basic, Enhanced) | None | - | Modeling |
| Effective Useful Life (Years) | Expected operational lifespan of installed electrification equipment | 15 | - | EAC Attribution |
| Rated for Cold Climates? | Indicates if the installed equipment is rated for operation in cold climate conditions | No | - | EAC Attribution |