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City of South Bend <br />Public Works Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract Qualifications <br />Life Is On Schneider <br />Electric <br />Section 7. Measurement & Verification <br />Steps to Establish Projected Savings <br />There are four important steps in determining energy savings. <br />• Our analysis starts with a building and systems survey, including lighting, <br />HVAC, controls systems, building operating characteristics, building <br />STEP Survey construction, and other miscellaneous energy -consuming equipment. <br />1 Facilities We also review site data, drawings, specifications, codes, and standards <br />related to the project scope, and collaborate with site personnel to fully <br />understand existing conditions. <br />• Schneider Electric collects two years of actual utility bills for analysis. <br />• We perform year-to-year utility data comparisons to identify trends and <br />STEP Establish anomalies. <br />2 Utility The baseline normalization process involves a linear regression <br />Baseline analysis comparing energy usage and weather. The most <br />representative 12-month utility baseline is established for the project. <br />STEP Perform <br />3 Utility Rate <br />Analysis �) <br />STEP Calculate <br />4 Savings <br />We develop a thorough understanding of each utility meter and <br />rate structure to fully analyze energy costs and savings potential. <br />We create rate simulations based on actual utility tariffs. <br />The rate simulations are calibrated to the actual utility billing data <br />to verify rates and formulas match the utility provider. <br />Energy models are developed using baseline data collected <br />and calibrated to the utility baseline established. <br />Energy savings are determined through the difference <br />between baseline and post project energy consumption. <br />Cost savings are calculated using the utility rates <br />established. <br />