RTUG Meeting
RTUG Meeting

Agenda:

Introductions; Agenda Review; RTUG Schedule Review
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Review of results from BPA RTU Pilot Research 2009-2010

  • RTU gas pack characterization from annual data
  • Model/methodology description
  • Examination of signature predicted annual usage with 3-4 weeks of metered data
  • Outside air temperature data sourcing
  • Points to meter
  • Sampling period
  • Recommended metering interval of 1 minute
  • M&V Costs
  • Points included in the basic M&V package (kW and OAT)
  • Minimum requirements (temperature ranges/number of days) and reason why
  • Next steps: Discuss recommendations to RTF [January 2011]; schedule additional RTUG review if needed

Status: Regional RTU Research Results Database: BPA and Web-Enabled T-Stat.

Energy Trust of Oregon RTU DCV M&V - Dave Robison, Stellar Processes.

Premium Ventilation/VSD research reporting – Reid Hart, PECI.

BPA request (470k PDF) for members to join new RTF Subcommittee on Variable Capacity (VC) Heat Pumps.

Review draft elements of a regional RTU Strategic Plan/Roadmap including Research/Policy/Programs/Market Transformation elements.

Recap of meeting conclusions.