Be Transparent The methodology for establishing the cap should be transparent and well-documented to maintain stakeholder trust.
AI summary The text emphasizes the importance of transparency and thorough documentation in establishing a cap to ensure stakeholder trust within the regulatory process.
IV. Evaluation Standards In this section we highlight three standards for evaluation: independence, transparency, and the desirability of familiarity with current evaluation guidelines. - (1) Independent Evaluator In energy efficiency eval...
AI summary This section outlines three evaluation standards for energy efficiency programs: independence, transparency, and adherence to evaluation protocols. The Evaluator meets the independence standard but requires improvements in transparency, such as disclosing statistical details. Most evaluations align with current protocols, though protocol adherence alone does not guarantee quality.
to keep operational data proprietary and confidential, as a strategic policy. This is customary for some organizations. However, in contrast, evaluation requires both 65 62 We would show a numerical demonstration here, but the necessary nu...
AI summary The text emphasizes the importance of site access and data transparency for energy efficiency evaluations, noting that proprietary data restrictions can hinder assessment. It highlights that without access to operational data and intervention records, evaluators cannot fully assess program effectiveness, and such restrictions should be reported.
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