BASELINE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

The baseline energy consumption is the "yardstick" by which all savings achieved by the installed project will be measured. The ESPC will include a Schedule that will detail the methodology and all supporting documentation used to calculate the baseline, including unit consumption and current utility rates for each fuel type. This schedule will also include baseline documentation regarding other cost savings such as material savings (e.g. bulbs, ballasts, filters, chemicals etc.), and cost savings associated with the elimination of outside maintenance contracts. Baseline documentation must include evidence of Government Unit witnessing of the baseline conditions. Government Unit names, signatures, time and date on audit sheets, consumption records, photographs are a recommended minimum.