Regression Analysis for Savings Verification PDF

States that energy system models are essential for analysing the results of equipment modifications made under an energy-savings performance contract. Describes how the models can be easily generated by popular spreadsheet programs or more advanced statistical packages. Demonstrates with examples how these techniques can also be used to develop an equation for a controller algorithm or to predict a process or trend. Points out that the engineer needs only a basic understanding of statistics to use these powerful techniques.