Attachment 6 - Project Monitoring

West Basin has developed three components to assist with the monitoring of the Program. West Basin will compile data from the three components and track the Program activity and device savings. West Basin will ensure that the monitoring of the Project meets and exceeds the reporting requirements in ARB’s Funding Guidelines, Appendix 3.A, Table 3.A-9.

Monitoring Metrics

West Basin will monitor water savings, energy savings, number of commercial devices rebated, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to assess progress in meeting the numeric targets shown in the table below, and using the below listed measurement tools. All data will be reported by zip code, census tract, assembly district, and senate district.

Parameters to Monitor / Numeric Target / Measurement Tools
Water Savings / Approximately 24.7 MG/year water saved /
  • Record of water-saving devices installed (see Data Sources below for more information)
  • Water-use of existing devices being replaced
  • Assumed water savings per device (See Attachment 2 for assumptions on water savings per device)
  • DWR Spreadsheet to track water savings

Energy Savings / Approximately 4,413,179 kWh/year of energy saved /
  • Record of water-saving devices installed (see Data Sources below for more information)
  • Energy-use of existing devices being replaced
  • Assumed factor of energy associated with water and energy saving devices
  • DWR Spreadsheet to calculate total annual energy savings

GHG Emissions Reduction / Approximately 823metric tons CO2e/year GHG reduction /
  • Record of water-saving devices installed (see Data Sources below for more information)
  • Energy-use of existing devices being replaced
  • Assumed factor of GHG emissions associated with energy use
  • DWR Spreadsheet to calculate total annual GHG savings

Commercial Devices Rebated / 20 Connectionless Food Steamers /
  • MWD Rebate Database
  • Project Vendor’s Rebate Application Database
  • SBESC Rebate Application Database

Data Sources

West Basin will collect data from the sources listed in the table below.

Data Source / Data / Format
Project Vendor / Number of surveys
Number of devices installed
Number of Submitted Rebate Applications / Excel Database
Metropolitan Water District / Rebates provided to customers / Excel Database
South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) / Number of Surveys
Number of Submitted Rebate Applications / Excel Database

Monitoring Reports

The project monitoring reports will show the number of surveys conducted, the number of installations scheduled and completed by the West Basin direct-install vendor, and the type and number of rebates that they helped submit. They will also provide an estimate of the water savings, energy savings and GHG reductions, per the monitoring metrics listed above.

The post-project monitoring and database sent to DWR will include all the project activities, device installations, rebate activity, and estimates of water andenergy savings for the month and the cumulative tally. The on-going cumulative tally will be compared to the monthly goals. This tracking will assist West Basin in managing and monitoring the Project and assist with making any refinements or enhancements in order to meet the goals of the Project.