XIII. Appendix: Questions to ask of DSM Evaluations
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XIII. Appendix: Questions to ask of DSM Evaluations - (1) Is the evaluator free of conflicts of interests? - (2) Does the independent evaluator have control over methods and measurement approaches? - (3) Is the evaluation oriented to the g...
AI summary This appendix outlines 25 questions to assess the quality of Demand Side Management (DSM) evaluations, focusing on transparency, methodological rigor, conflict of interest avoidance, data accuracy, and stakeholder engagement. Key areas include evaluation independence, documentation, statistical validity, and proper handling of energy data and simulations.