M&V Basics

Measurement & Verification | An introduction

A two-day course for professionals looking to learn and apply the core principles of M&V in the delivery of energy efficiency projects and performance-based contracts.

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Course Overview

Measurement & Verification (M&V) provides a structure to evidence the savings delivered by energy efficiency projects and is an essential skill for today’s energy efficiency professionals.

Our course is suitable for energy and sustainability managers, consultants, estates and facilities managers who wish to expand their understanding of M&V principles, in particular the application of the IPMVP technical protocol.

The course focuses on the practical implementation of M&V for proving the impact of energy efficiency projects, showing how to separate the effect of a project from other drivers of energy use.

Need to know:

Upcoming Dates: Coming soon - 8th & 9th July 2025
Location: London or remote (via Zoom or Teams)
Cost: £550+VAT per person
Lunch & refreshments provided at in-person courses

For more information or to book your place, email Hilary.

What will I learn?

As well as an introduction to the general principles of M&V, the course aims to provide participants with an understanding of the outputs associated with the process, for example, the expected contents of M&V Plans. The course achieves this through worked examples and practical exercises, as relevant to the type of projects attendees are likely to experience and covers the following:

How to provide robust, convincing evidence of performance
Identifying common M&V issues and rookie mistakes, and how to overcome them
How to select the right M&V method for your project
To understand and evaluate M&V plans provided by technology vendors, ESCOs etc. to ensure they are fair
How to assign accountability across the project team and set up effective project governance from the outset

By the end of the course…

You’ll have a good understanding of:

The principles of M&V and how they are applied to energy efficiency projects

The role of uncertainty in measuring energy savings

How to develop an M&V Plan

The different methods under IPMVP, the risks and benefits associated with each one

"Very useful course, well explained and paced. The exercises were good to help put into practice the concepts taught and also understand how to apply to your own workplace, projects and data."
John Sanders, Lead Energy Manager, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
“The course was very informative and thorough at explaining the complexities within M&V and energy performance contracts. I found the exercises both stimulating and challenging and would highly recommend the course on both a interest and practical level for developing engineers.”
Matt Bronner, Strategic Development Manager, Cenergist
“I recently attended an excellent two days practical course by EEVS - Nick and Hilary have a wealth of experience in the area and are experts in the field - providing very useful and practical insights on M&V planning and developing appropriate assessment models - highly recommended if you wish to help consolidate understanding and practical skills on the much needed discipline of quality M&V - and for providing confidence in assessing the impacts of energy conservation measures you may be implementing or commissioning others to implement.”
Paul Spencer, Carbon Reduction Manager, Oxford Brookes University
“Course was very informative, provided a good base understanding of M&V processes and the theory behind report writing, useful for both someone that is new to working in the field of energy services and to someone requiring a refresher on terminology and concepts behind the work. Both Nick and Hilary provided high quality presentations with relevant examples that were worked through well to ensure those of us on the course finished with a good level of understanding of the theory behind the content.”
Cameron Tinkler, Energy Analyst, Dalkia Energy Services.
“Just fantastic, great examples, great overall understanding of subject, and all at a great pace.”
Richard Kelly, Estates Manager, Dublin City University