LEAP - 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 Demand Reponse events managed by LEAP. The plan encompasses baseline establishment, metering infrastructure, data collection protocols, and savings calculation methodologies.
Evidence of Asset
Section titled “Evidence of Asset”LEAP provides direct access to the same data that is reported to CISO.
Methodology Selection
Section titled “Methodology Selection”We will use the CISO: Day Matching (5-in-10 Residential Only, 10-in-10, and Combined) methodology.
We expect to use Section 5.4.
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.
Intervention
Section titled “Intervention”| Field | Description | Default if not provided | Required? | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meter Id | Unique identifier assigned to the meter. | - | - | - |
| Service Point Number | Identifier for the service point associated with the meter. | - | - | - |
| Load Serving Entity | The entity responsible for providing electricity to the meter. | - | - | - |
| Load Zone | The designated electricity load zone in which the meter is located. | - | - | - |
| Bill Customer Agreement Number | Customer agreement number associated with the billing account. | - | - | - |
| Bill Service Account Number | The account number used for billing purposes. | - | - | - |
Timeseries Data
Section titled “Timeseries Data”The timeseries data should be provided with the following columns:
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| start_datetime | The datetime representing the start of the hourly meter read | Y |
| savings_kwh | The energy consumption that took place during the hour associated with this meter read | Y |
Data Management/Auditing Agreements
Section titled “Data Management/Auditing Agreements”Timeseries Data
Section titled “Timeseries Data”LEAP is providing outputs of savings calculations submitted to CISO. WattCarbon pulls this data through the LEAP API.