Protocols

Through the Uniform Methods Project (UMP), the Energy Department and NREL aim to publish protocols for evaluating, measuring, and verifying savings for the energy efficiency measures listed below. Protocols are reviewed by the UMP Steering Committee before finalization.

Protocols for Review

Protocols available for review by the UMP Steering Committee are posted here. A draft of the Smart Thermostat Evaluation Protocol will be available soon. Check back for updates, or contact Chuck Kurnik, NREL’s technical monitor for the UMP.

Reviewed Protocols

The list below is an archive of the protocols that have been reviewed by the UMP Steering Committee.

Combined Heat and Power Evaluation Protocol

• Combined Heat and Power Evaluation Protocol — Clean
• Combined Heat and Power Evaluation Protocol — Tracked Changes

Strategic Energy Management Evaluation Protocol

• Strategic Energy Management Evaluation Protocol — Clean
• Strategic Energy Management Evaluation Protocol — Tracked Changes

Residential Lighting Evaluation Protocol

• Residential Lighting Evaluation Protocol — Clean
• Residential Lighting Evaluation Protocol — Tracked Changes

Residential Behavior Protocol

• Residential Behavior Protocol — Clean
• Residential Behavior Protocol — Tracked Changes

Compressed Air Systems Protocol

• Compressed Air Systems Protocol — Clean
• Compressed Air Systems Protocol — Tracked Changes

Data Centers Protocol

• Data Centers Protocol — Clean
• Data Centers Protocol — Tracked Changes

HVAC Controls Protocol

• HVAC Controls Protocol — Clean
• HVAC Controls Protocol — Tracked Changes

Variable Frequency Drives Protocol

• Variable Frequency Drives Protocol — Clean
• Variable Frequency Drives Protocol — Tracked Changes

Chillers

• Chillers Protocol — Clean
• Chillers Protocol — Tracked Changes