{"data":{"id":"us-va/20vac5-318-50","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"20VAC5-318-50","heading":"Standard requirements for evaluation, measurement, and verification reporting","body":"A.  EM\u0026V of approved DSM measures or programs should be consistent with and contrasted to the preliminary EM\u0026V plan set forth in the filings for approval of such measures or programs or as otherwise specified in a commission order approving such measures or programs. The commission recognizes that each utility has unique characteristics, and new or modified energy efficiency measures are constantly being developed. As such, alternative methodologies may be included in reporting provided that sufficient supporting documentation and explanation of appropriateness of alternative methodologies is provided.\n\nB. EM\u0026V reports  of existing measures or programs shall utilize utility-specific data or other data in conformance with 20VAC5-318-40 A when updating the analysis of the cost effectiveness of each measure, program, or portfolio  as appropriate and practicable. EM\u0026V reports of existing measures or programs shall include the information required by 20VAC5-318-40 B and C.\n\nC. Any changes to or variances from originally  approved measure-level inputs and assumptions shall be documented and explained, and the impact of such changes on original cost/benefit estimates for DSM programs or measures shall be quantified.\n\nD. EM\u0026V reports shall describe the methodologies by which the measured data was collected, including at a minimum:\n\n1. The sampling plan; and\n\n2. Statistical calculations upon which the reported data is based when applicable.\n\nE. EM\u0026V reports for ongoing DSM measures or programs shall include an explanation of eligibility requirements for each rate schedule to which the measures or programs are being offered.\n\nF. EM\u0026V reports for ongoing DSM measures or programs shall include a comparison of the measured annual measure or program savings estimates to the annual usage of  the average rate schedule usage and eligible customer in each rate schedule to which the measures or programs is being offered. A comparison to originally  approved estimated savings for the measures or programs that were approved by the commission shall also be provided. This will include a calculation of the expected savings as a percentage of the annual usage of the average rate schedule usage and eligible  customer as appropriate and practicable.\n\nG. EM\u0026V reports for ongoing DSM measures or programs shall include a description of the controls undertaken by the utility to verify proper installation of the measures or programs, as appropriate. Additionally,  utilities shall  require the contractors  and subcontractors that will be implementing the measures or programs, if applicable and practicable, to record details of serviced or replaced equipment, to include at a minimum:\n\n1. Nameplate efficiency ratings;\n\n2. Serial numbers; and\n\n3. Model numbers.\n\nThis information will be made available to commission staff upon request.\n\nH. EM\u0026V reports should include actual costs incurred by the utility and each EM\u0026V contractor for (i) the development of the most recent EM\u0026V plan and (ii) the administration of EM\u0026V activities for the reporting period.","path":["Title 20. Public Utilities And Telecommunications","Agency 5. State Corporation Commission","Chapter 318. Rules Governing the Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification of the Effects of Utility-Sponsored Demand-Side Management Programs"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title20/agency5/chapter318/section50/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:53:27Z","sha256":"4843022aa05c5a7c7a1a8d5717d51e80afeb2550aee9bb2b16695f19558f1642","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/20vac5-318-40","next":"us-va/20vac5-318-60"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}