Resource Library
NESP: Methods, Tools and Resources Handbook
Overview
Read the handbook which provides technical information on how benefits and costs of DER investments can be quantified (monetized or otherwise), with links to resources and tools.
Quick Links
The 250+ page Methods, Tools and Resources Handbook for Quantifying DER Impacts for Benefit-cost Analysis (“MTR handbook”) serves as a companion document to the 2020 National Standard Practice Manual (NSPM).
While the NSPM provides guidance on identifying what benefits and costs should be accounted for in a jurisdiction’s primary cost-effectiveness test, the MTR handbook provides technical information on how benefits and costs of DER investments can be quantified (monetized or otherwise), with links to resources and tools.
View MTR Handbook Online
Related Resources
Heat Pumped Podcast: Making Every Air Conditioner a 2-Way AC
Shreyas Sudhakar and Nate Adams discuss why a heat pump (or “two-way AC”) should be the default option in almost every home.
Energy Efficiency is Foundational – CLEAResult Webinar Playback
This webinar playback explores the landscape of energy efficiency and tools contractors, program designers, and policy makers can deploy as we continue to prioritize serving residents and their homes even in moments of uncertainty.
Building HVAC Science Podcast: Breaking Down Silos: The Path to Better Retrofit Training with Ben Hildebrandt
Whether you’re a contractor, designer, educator, or just curious about the future of high-performance buildings, this episode delivers a comprehensive look at what’s working in the green building movement.