Targeted Study definition
Targeted Study. A targeted study analyzes only specific projects. A targeted study may be appropriate where a BSP/EPP applicant has recently installed energy-saving projects and wants to focus on areas not yet analyzed. A targeted study shall include detailed analysis of the project(s), detailed project cost estimate(s), energy saving calculations, and calculations, and economic evaluation – including life cycle cost analysis. When conducting targeted studies, the Contractor shall consider the impacts that a recommended project would have on future project installations. For instance, if an energy generation project is installed, that project could adversely affect the economics of installing future energy saving measures. The reason for the impact is because the energy generation project may require a minimum electrical or thermal load to be economically feasible. Subsequent installation of a load reducing project could impact the economic viability of the energy generation project. Unless otherwise specified in the Work Authorization, the CEC shall require that a targeted study be prepared using the CEC’s Energy Study Final Report Template and according to procedures and methods for a Targeted energy audit as defined by the ASHRAE publication Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits, Second Edition. The recommendations must conform to the 2019 Energy Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 6.