Energy Monitoring & Performance Verification
Energy monitoring plays an important role when it is applied with purpose. Bowerbird uses monitoring and verification tools to support engineering decisions, validate performance, and ensure energy projects deliver the results they were designed to achieve. Our focus is not on collecting data for its own sake, but on using targeted measurement to inform action and improve outcomes.
Where appropriate, we apply established measurement and verification practices consistent with recognized industry standards, including the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP). These approaches help confirm savings, identify operational issues, and support responsible decision-making throughout the life of a project.
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Energy Monitoring FAQ'S
Why is energy monitoring used on Bowerbird projects?
Monitoring is used to confirm system performance, validate savings, and support operational decision-making. It helps ensure energy projects perform as intended under real operating conditions rather than relying solely on design assumptions.
Do all projects require energy monitoring?
No. Monitoring is applied selectively where it adds value. Some projects can be validated through engineering analysis and utility data alone, while others benefit from more targeted measurement.
How do you determine what should be measured?
Measurement scope is based on the systems involved, project objectives, and risk profile. The goal is to measure only what is necessary to confirm performance and inform action, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
What standards guide your measurement and verification approach?
Bowerbird aligns measurement and verification practices with established industry guidance, including IPMVP, to ensure results are defensible, repeatable, and appropriate for the project context.
How is monitoring used after a project is complete?
Post-installation monitoring can be used to confirm persistence of savings, identify operational drift, and support facility teams in maintaining performance over time.
What is monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx)?
Monitoring-based commissioning uses ongoing system data to identify performance issues that may not be visible during traditional commissioning. It supports continuous improvement rather than one-time verification.
Do you install meters and monitoring hardware?
When required, Bowerbird supports the deployment of sub-metering or virtual metering solutions. We remain hardware-agnostic and select equipment based on reliability, accuracy, and compatibility with site conditions.
How do you handle existing building automation or metering systems?
We evaluate and leverage existing infrastructure wherever possible. New monitoring is added only when it provides incremental value beyond what is already available.
Can monitoring support emissions or sustainability reporting?
Yes, when appropriate. Energy monitoring can support emissions calculations and internal reporting needs, provided the underlying data quality and assumptions are clearly defined and understood.
How do you avoid over-collecting or over-analyzing data?
By defining the purpose of measurement upfront. Monitoring is designed to answer specific questions and support decisions, not to generate dashboards without operational relevance.
What energy monitoring or data adjacent services does Bowerbird provide
Bowerbird provides measurement and verification planning, performance validation, benchmarking support, and energy-related reporting as part of broader engineering and infrastructure engagements. These services are applied to confirm outcomes, support operations, and inform future decisions—rather than as standalone data or analytics offerings. Services include:
Validation of energy savings and system performance
Measurement and verification planning aligned with project objectives
Post-installation performance confirmation and savings persistence review
Monitoring-based commissioning to identify operational drift and control issues
Support for energy and emissions reporting where required
Benchmarking of facility and system performance over time
Identification of operational inefficiencies and corrective opportunities
Verification of renewable energy system output and availability
Support for capital planning and prioritization of future energy investments
Technical documentation to support audits, compliance, or internal review