Specifications include, but are not limited to: Among other things, the engagement will include consulting services related to the following: 1. Participation at EM&V regular meetings and EM&V study-specific meetings; 2. Modifications and updates to the Technical Resource Manual; 3. Support and advice to the Department on EM&V, planning, and policies based on its experience with EM&V in New Hampshire and other states; 4. Developing, confirming, and updating a clear and coherent set of recommended EM&V studies for the current triennial period (2024-2026) and future periods; and 5. Review of and comment on EM&V studies and recommended approach for incorporation of study results in New Hampshire’s energy efficiency programs and plan. Specific tasks for the consultant may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Enhancing Department EM&V capabilities and acting on behalf of the Department, as needed; 2. Supporting the investigation and development of a consensus on issues related to EM&V studies, study results, and application of results in planning and reporting; 3. Providing recommendations on the selection and hiring of independent third-party evaluators/vendors; 4. Providing recommendations on the review of work products of independent thirdparty evaluators/vendors; 5. Monitoring contract management and providing recommendations, including the possibility of overseeing contract management, to ensure that studies stay on schedule and within budgetary limits; and communicate status to Department and the EM&V working group as needed. 6. Providing input into planning process and policies based on EM&V and other experience in other states; 7. Determining when impact evaluations should be accompanied by process evaluations, market effects evaluations, and market characterization studies; 8. Recommending if and when New Hampshire should participate in evaluation studies initiated in other jurisdictions in the northeast region; 9. Providing advice on all key terms/definitions related to energy efficiency evaluation, and how to effectively benchmark appropriate metrics; 10. Offering guidance on key evaluation issues and review approval of proposed EM&V methodologies; 11. Informing the EM&V Working Group concerning publicly available energy efficiency evaluation resources; 12. On-going review, modification, updating, and implementation of the Technical Resource Manual; 13. Providing input and recommendation on other studies related to the EERS plan (e.g., Avoided Energy Supply Cost Study, Non-Energy Impact Study, Energy Optimization, etc.); 14. Providing advice and support, including possible testimony before the Commission, regarding EM&V and related policies on behalf of the Department.
