What is an appropriate baseline for energy consumption and measure costs?
The baseline is the equipment inventory and operation prior to implementing energy efficiency improvements. Energy savings and energy efficiency measure costs are calculated from the baseline. * If the project is an elective retrofit, the baseline is existing equipment and operation. * If the project is new construction, replacement of equipment at the end of its useful life, or an expansion, the baseline is assumed to be the energy consumption and implementation cost for a facility/system that meets any required code or is common practice for the industry.
