Hello and welcome to the ECM Input video.
An important feature in the BAT is the ability to enter
the results in the energy audit in terms of recommended energy
conservation measures or ECMs back into the BAT for use in CTS reporting
and as a reference for future auditors, building managers or other stakeholders.
To get to the ECM menu, select the Energy Measures
button from the right menu, as I am doing now.
The ECM entry menu includes Submenus for all building systems and subsystems
or processes consistent with categories listed in the CTS upload template.
This results in an extensive sub menu system for this form.
However, the entry protocol is nearly the same for all submenus.
Key data to complete ECM input includes the following
description of the ECM.
This data is entered using a free form description text field
Measure Type. Dropdown
list of measures common for the building subsystem.
The data in the pulldown menu will vary
depending on the sub menu selected.
Number of improvements used to indicate the number of ECM
of the same type that are aggregated for data input into this form.
Cost of ECM.
The estimated installation cost of the ECM.
Note that for situations where measures are bundled, i.e.
ECM number is greater than one, this and all other
applicable values reported in this section should be aggregate values.
Annual Energy Savings.
The estimated annual energy savings input in MMBTU
per year aggregated value as applicable
conversion will be required in some cases.
Conversion details may be included in the notes, if not self-explanatory.
Annual Cost Savings.
The estimated annual energy cost savings that will accrue
for the project aggregated value as applicable.
Present value life cycle energy savings.
Savings over the life of the measure.
The estimated total energy savings over the life of the measure
accounting for project life.
Present value of cost savings over life of the measures.
The estimated present value of the energy
cost savings over the life of the project.
Any calculations such as present value
should either use standardized parameters or the parameters
should be specified in the notes or ECM measure description.
For example, rates of return or weighted cost of capital values
should be specified explicitly or by reference,
including applicable date of publication for any reference material.