M&V refers to the determination of electricity savings or generation from an EE/RE project. M&V data are important to states because they allow states to: achieve an accurate estimate or measure of EE/RE electricity savings and generation; provide a credible basis for rewarding projects or programs for actual benefits; develop a basis for measuring the success of EE/RE policies and communicating with the public; and determine a basis for estimating emissions avoided due to reduced generation from traditional sources. EPA held Technical Forum calls on this topic in December 2004 and November 2008.

• 10, 9, 8, 7...The Regional Evaluation, Measurement and Verification Forum Prepares to Launch (PDF)(21 pp, 787 K, November 13, 2008)
  Julie Michals, Regional EM&V Forum Director, November 13, 2008
• Energy Program Evaluation: New York's New Approach (PDF)(15 pp, 429 K, November 13, 2008)
  William P. Saxonis, New York State Department of Public Service, November 13, 2008
• Evaluation, Monitoring and Verification: Massachusetts Approach (PDF)(11 pp, 649 K, November 13, 2008)
  Mike Sherman, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, November 13, 2008
• Overview of Energy Efficiency Program Impact Evaluation Guide (PDF)(13 pp, 269 K, November 13, 2008)
  Niko Dietsch, U.S. EPA, November 13, 2008
• Wisconsin's Approach to Quantifying Emissions Reductions: Coordinating the Focus on Energy Program with the Wisconsin Voluntary Emission Reduction Registry (PDF)(16 pp, 178 K, October 10, 2003)
  David Sumi and Jeff Erickson, PA Consulting Group, and Barbara Smith, Division of Energy, Wisconsin Department of Administration, October 10, 2003
• Evaluation, Monitoring, and Verification Resources (PDF)(4 pp, 79 K, November 13, 2008)
• Estimating Seasonal and Peak Environmental Emissions Factors - Final Report (PDF)(86 pp, 1 MB, May 21, 2004)
• Summary Paper for EPA Technical Forum Call on Measurement & Verification and Implications for Quantifying Energy Efficiency Emissions Impacts (PDF)(7 pp, 217 K, December 16, 2004)