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Title: Turf Conversion Measurement and Verification Protocol

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1412802· OSTI ID:1412802
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
  2. Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
  3. Western Resource Advocates, Boulder, CO (United States)

This measurement and verification (M and V) protocol provides procedures for energy service companies (ESCOs) and water efficiency service companies (WESCOs) to determine water savings as a result of water conservation measures (WCMs) in energy performance contracts associated with converting turfgrass or other water-intensive plantings to water-wise and sustainable landscapes. The water savings are determined by comparing the baseline water use to the water use after the WCM has been implemented. This protocol outlines the basic structure of the M and V plan, and details the procedures to use to determine water savings.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Electricity (OE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1412802
Report Number(s):
NREL/SR-7A40-70216
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English