After implementation, it is essential for the building owner and operators to have the resources they need to ensure that the retrocommissioning savings persist over time.
The base persistence plan for each building contains the following minimum elements:
• Documentation: The RCx Provider is responsible for developing
an RCx Final Report describing the implemented
measures, including: new or improved sequences of operation;
the energy savings impact of the measures; the
requirements for ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the
measures; and contact information for the RCx Provider, in-
house staff or contractors responsible for implementation.
• Training: Before handing over the project documentation, the
RCx Provider and contractors provide follow-up training for the
owner and the appropriate building operations personnel on
the new documentation and implemented measures. The training
covers the measures that were implemented and requirements
for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. The owner is also encouraged
to ensure one building staff person attends the Building Operator
Certification (BOC) Program (SMUD will pay for the enrollment fee).
Twelve months after the project completion or at the Program's end, a new ENERGY STAR benchmark score is generated for the building. |