Notes that guidelines are being drafted by ASHRAE GPC-8P for the performance and installation of energy allocation equipment for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Highlights practical experience with the installation of energy allocation equipment in HVAC systems in more than 300 multi-family buildings in the USA. The HVAC systems considered include hydronic baseboard, central fan coil with a single-speed fan, and central system fan coil with a multiple speed fan. Discusses allocation accuracy limitations related to HVAC maintenance and allocation equipment installation. Provides examples.

WORDS: regulations, USA, meters, costs, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, equipment, metering, accuracy, installing, flats, fan coil units, heating, skirting heating, heat meters.

Units: I-P