JCM_VN_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0

JCM Validation Report Form
A. Summary of validation
A.1. General Information
Title of the project

Promotion of green hospitals by improving
efficiency / environment in national hospitals in
Vietnam

Reference number

VN002

Third-party entity (TPE)

Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Limited(LRQA)

Project participant contracting the TPE

Mitsubishi Corporation

Date of completion of this report

31/08/2015

A.2 Conclusion of validation
Overall validation opinion

Positive
Negative

A.3. Overview of final validation conclusion
Only when all of the checkboxes are checked, overall validation opinion is positive.
Item
Validation requirements
No CAR or CL
remaining
Project design The TPE determines whether the PDD was completed
document form
using the latest version of the PDD forms appropriate to thetype of project and drafted in line with the Guidelines forDeveloping the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Project
Design Document, Monitoring Plan and Monitoring
Report.
Project
The description of the proposed JCM project in the PDD is
description
accurate, complete, and provides comprehension of the
proposed JCM project.
Application of The project is eligible for applying applied methodology
approved JCM and that the applied version is valid at the time of
methodology
submission of the proposed JCM project for validation.
(ies)
All relevant GHG emission sources covered in the
Emissionsourcesand methodology are addressed for the purpose of calculating
calculationof project emissions and reference emissions for the proposed
JCM project.
emission
reductions
The values for project specific parameters to be fixed ex
ante listed in the Monitoring Plan Sheet are appropriate, if
applicable.
Environmental
The project participants conducted an environmental
impactimpact assessment, if required by the Socialist Republic ofassessment
Viet Nam, in line with Vietnamese procedures.
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B. Validation team and other experts
Schemecompetence*

Technical
On-sitecompetence* visit
Technical
competenceauthorised

Name

Company

Function*

Mr.
Ms.

Michiaki
Chiba

LRQA Ltd.

Team
leaderMr.
Ms.

NguyenThang

External
expertHostcountry
expert

N/A

Mr.
Ms.
Mr.
Xianxin
LRQA
Internal
Ms.
Yan
China
reviewer
Please specify the following for each item.

N/A* Function: Indicate the role of the personnel in the validation activity such as team leader,team member, technical expert, or internal reviewer.
* Scheme competence: Check the boxes if the personnel have sufficient knowledge on the JCM.
* Technical competence: Indicate if the personnel have sufficient technical competence related
to the project under validation.

C. Means of validation, findings, and conclusion based on reporting requirements
C.1. Project design document form
<Means of validation>
The PDD was checked and confirmed as complete against JCM Guidelines forDeveloping PDD and MR No. JCM_VN_GL_PDD_MR_ver01.0. A valid form of the JCM
PDD Form No. JCM_VN_F_PDD_ver01.0 is used for the PDD Version 01.0 dated
16/06/2015 (the first edition). It was re-checked for the revised PDD Version 02.0 dated
25/08/2015. The version is the final version on which the validation was completed.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No issue was identified to the requirement.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed that the PDD was completed using the valid form of the
JCM PDD Form and in accordance with the JCM Guidelines for Developing PDD andMR.
C.2. Project description3

JCM_VN_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0<Means of validation>
The project is to reduce CO2 emissions by facilitating the utilisation of more energy
efficient inverter room air conditioners (RACs) in place of the conventional and moreenergy intensive non-inverter air conditioners in Vietnam.
Inverter technology enables air conditioners to operate with less electricity consumption
compared to the conventional types by varying revolution speed of the compressor
according to the desired room temperature and operating conditions.
The proposed JCM project improves energy efficiency at two national hospitals in
Vietnam, that are People's Hospital 115 in Ho Chi Minh City and Viet Duc Hospital in
Hanoi, by implementing high efficiency inverter RACs.
The project is participated by Energy Conservation Center Ho Chi Minh City (ECC) fromthe Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi
Corporation and Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. from Japan (thePPs).
The start date of project operation is on 06/08/2015 and the expected operational
lifetime of the project is for 10 years.
Approximately 1,000 units of energy efficient inverter air conditioners manufactured by
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan, are introduced by the proposed project. The
project also introduces Energy Management System (EMS), which is also designed by
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and optimises operation of multiple inverter RACs. Whileenergy efficiency improvement by EMS is not numerically counted as the emission
reductions by the project, introduction of EMS will enhance efficient energy use in the
public sector buildings.
The project has been selected as a demonstration project by the New Energy andIndustrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan, and receives partial
financial support from Japanese public funding.
The validation team assessed the PDD and the supporting documents, conducted aphysical site visit to validate the requirements concerning accuracy and completenessof the project description. Through the processes taken, a CL was raised andsubsequently closed as the resolution detailed below. The details of the persons
interviewed and documents reviewed are provided in the Section E of this report.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Grade / Ref:

CL 1

Nature of the issue raised:
The PPs were requested to clarify locations of the project with the latitude and longitude
presented in a format N 10º 10’ 00” and E 100º 10’ 00”.
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Nature of responses provided by the PPs:The PPs amended the description of the project locations in the revised PDD. The
location of project sites are confirmed in the revised PDD as:
Location 1. People’s Hospital 115: Ho Chi Minh City / Ward 12, District 10, N 10º 46’
29.42” and E 106º 40’ 2.69”
Location 2. Viet Duc Hospital: Hanoi / Hoan Kiem District, N 21º 1’ 38.40” and E 105º
50’ 49.31”
Assessment of the responses:
The validation team reviewed the information provided in the revised PDD andsupporting evidence and confirmed it as consistent with the project locations confirmedby the on site assessment including the visits to the project sites. The CL was closed.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team assessed the project description provided in the PDD with thesupporting documents and conducted a physical site visit to validate the requirementson the accuracy and completeness. The CL raised was successfully closed as theresolution above detailed. The validation team confirmed that the proposed JCM projectin the revised PDD is described in accurate and complete manners that isunderstandable the nature of the proposed project activity.
C.3. Application of approved methodology(ies)<Means of validation>
The project applied the approved methodology: JCM_VN_AM002_ver01.0 "Introductionof room air conditioners equipped with inverters". The methodology is approved by the
JC on 14/01/2015 and valid as of the time of the validation.
The validation team assessed if the selected methodology is applicable to the proposed
project. The project applicability was checked against each criterion in the approved
methodology selected. The steps taken to validate each eligibility criterion andconclusions about its applicability to the proposed project are summarised as below.
Criterion 1: The methodology is applicable to the following types of projects:- Installation of inverter RACs to public sector buildings.
- Replacement of existing non-inverter RACs by inverter RACs in all types of buildings.
Justification in the PDD: The project newly introduces RACs equipped with inverters,
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115 and Viet Duc Hospital. Both People’s Hospital 115 and Viet Duc Hospital arenational hospitals, administrated by national government.
Steps taken for assessment: The validation team reviewed the organizational
information and conducted on site assessment including interviews.
Conclusion: The validation team confirmed that the project introduces approximately
1,000 units of inverter RAC to the 2 national hospitals, some replace the existing
non-inverter RACs and the other are newly installed. Both new installation of inverter
RACs and replacement of existing non-inverter RACs by inverter RACs meet therequirements of the criterion.
Criterion 2: Rated cooling capacity of a project RAC is within the applicable range of theVietnamese National Standard TCVN 7831:2012.
Justification in the PDD: TCVN 7831:2012 is applicable to non-ducted air conditioners
with a rated cooling capacity up to 14 kW. Rated cooling capacity of project RACs are
between 2.6 kW and 3.65 kW, within the applicable range of the standard.
Steps taken for assessment: The validation team reviewed the technical specification of
the project RACs, the requirements of the national standard and conducted on-site
assessment.
Conclusion: The validation team confirmed that the rated cooling capacity of the project
RACs are within the range the National Standard TCVN 7831:2012 is applicable andthe criterion is met by the project.
Criterion 3: Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of the refrigerant used for project RAC iszero.
Justification in the PDD: Refrigerant used for project RACs is R410A whose ODP is
zero.
Steps taken for assessment: The validation team reviewed technical specification ofproject RACs and the Safety Data Sheet of refrigerant used, that were physicallyobserved through the on site assessment.
Conclusion: The validation team confirmed that the project RACs use R410A as therefrigerant and its ODP is zero. Therefore the requirement of the criterion is met by the
project.
Criterion 4: Plans to prevent release of refrigerants into the atmosphere at the time of
RAC removal are prepared for both project RACs and the existing RACs replaced by
the project. In the case of replacing existing RACs by project RACs, execution of theprevention plan is checked at the time of verification, in order to confirm that refrigerant6

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used for the existing RACs removed by the project is not released to the air.
Justification in the PDD: To prevent release of refrigerants into the atmosphere due tothe project, at the time of RAC removal, the project plans to collect refrigerants from
RACs removed and ensure storage of collected refrigerants by using refrigerant
recovery check sheet.

In addition, the project plans to provide relevant training for

local workers to acquire adequate refrigerant collecting technique.

Procedures ofrefrigerant collection are outlined in refrigerant recovery process.
Steps taken for assessment: The validation team reviewed the plan inclusive of therefrigerant collection procedures and staff training.
Conclusion: CL2 was raised and subsequently closed as detailed below. The validationteam confirmed that the PPs prepared relevant plans to prevent atmospheric release ofrefrigerant from the removed RACs including safe storage and controls through theperiod that meet the criterion.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Grade / Ref:

CL 2

Nature of the issue raised:
The PPs were requested to clarify the plan to prevent atmospheric release of refrigerant
including the relevant measures for safe storage and controls of the collectedrefrigerant.
Nature of responses provided by the PPs:The PPs took measures and improved safe storage of collected refrigerant that
constitute a part of the plan to prevent atmospheric release of refrigerant used in theremoved RACs.
Assessment of the responses:
The validation team confirmed that the PPs have taken measures to improve the safe
storage of the collected refrigerant in addition to the relevant plan and the procedures tomanage recovery of the refrigerant gas from the removed equipment as assessed
through the on site validation visit including physical observation of the dedicatedspaces for the storage and implementation of the control systems. The plan takes
account the host country regulations and requirements of the technology supplier,
Asada Corporation of Japan. Tonets is the contractor for removal of RACs, collection
and storage of refrigerants and staff of Tonets is trained by Asada Corporation.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
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The validation team confirmed that the project applied the valid version of the approved
methodology and the applicability was demonstrated to the eligibility criteria as
appropriate.
C.4. Emission sources and calculation of emission reductions<Means of validation>
The validation team assessed the documented evidence and by means of on site visit
confirmed that all the relevant GHG emission sources covered in the applied
methodology are addressed, and the steps taken and the equations applied to calculate
project emissions and reference emissions for the proposed project comply with therequirements of the approved methodology.
The emission sources are electricity consumption by reference RACs and project RACs
and CO2 is the GHG to be accounted.
The reference emissions are determined as a product of monitored electricity
consumption of project RACs, ratio of energy efficiency of reference RACs and project
RACs based on cooling seasonal performance factor (CSPF), and CO2 emission factorof the electricity.
The reference RACs, CSPF of reference RACs and project RACs are determined
ex-post in accordance with the procedures provided in the applied methodology.
The project applies single split type RACs with rated capacity less than 4.5 kW (2.6 –3.65 kW). The ex-ante estimation of GHG emission reductions is based on reference
RACs:- Not equipped with inverters- Categorised as Grade 4 of the energy efficiency grades by EER as outlined in Table 3of Vietnamese National Standard TCVN 7830:2012. The EER of the selected reference
RACs is 3.257 and 3.262 that are higher than the EER of the Grade 4 split type RAC
with rated capacity less than 4.5 kW as 3.20 in Table 3 of TCVN 7830:2012.
- Cooling capacity belongs to the same rated capacity class as the project RAC basedon the three rated capacity classes in Table 3 of TCVN 7830:2012. The same rated
cooling capacity class is applied for the reference RACs and the project RACs, i.e.
below 4.5 kW according to Table 3 of TCVN 7830:2012.
- Reference RAC is previously unused and is currently available in the market at thetime of CSPF determination (PDD development for ex-ante estimation). The current
models of non-inverter RAC are selected for ex-ante estimation, that will be confirmed
ex-post at the time of CSPF determination.
CSPF of the reference RACs and the project RACs will be determined ex-post by thethird party testing facility in line with ISO 5151 and the testing procedures and8

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conditions outlined in the Vietnamese National Standard TCVN 7831:2012 using abalanced ambient room type calorimeter that will be supplied by Ohnishi Netsugaku
Co., Ltd. of Japan to determine the parameters before completing the first monitoring
report of the project for a verification. It is, for ex-ante purpose, estimated as 3.42 for thereference RACs and 5.11 for the project RACs of the Location 1 in Ho Chi Minh City and4.61 for the project RACs of the Location 2 in Hanoi (The relatively low value is due tothe shorter cooling time in Hanoi locating in the northern part of the country). The
factors are chosen highest for the reference RACs and lowest for the project RACs tomake the estimation conservative in accordance with the applied methodology.
The 2 national hospitals included in the project are supplied electricity by the national
grid. The CO2 emission factor of the electricity is determined ex-ante and fixed for the
project period based on the latest value published by the Ministry of Natural Resources
and Environment of Vietnam (MONRE) at 0.5603 tCO2/MWh based on the data in year
2012.
The project emissions are calculated by the monitored electricity consumption by the
project RACs and the CO2 emission factor of the electricity.
The total electricity consumption by the project RACs in a year is estimated as 1,363
MWh for the Location 1 and 1,012 MWh for the Location 2. Electricity meters are
installed for each group of RACs, 10 for the Location 1 and 11 for the Location 2, thus
total 21 for the project.
The reference emissions are estimated ex-ante 1,140.7 tCO2 for the Location 1 and763.6 tCO2 for the Location 2 in a year.
The project emissions are estimated ex-ante 763.4 tCO2 for the Location 1 and 566.5
tCO2 for the Location 2 in a year.
The total emission reductions are therefore estimated ex-ante 574 tCO2 in a year.
Through the processes taken, a CL was raised and subsequently closed as theresolution detailed below. The details of the persons interviewed and the documents
reviewed are shown in the Section E of this report.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Grade / Ref:

CL 6

Nature of the issue raised:
The PPs should provide supporting evidence for the ex-ante estimated values forelectricity consumption by project RACs, energy efficiency (CSPF) of reference as wellas project RACs.
Nature of responses provided by the PPs:
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The PPs provided supporting evidence for the ex-ante estimation for review by thevalidation team. In the process of clarification, the PPs amended the estimatedelectricity consumption and CSPF values in the PDD and the Monitoring Plan Sheet(MPS) to be consistent with the evidence.
Assessment of the responses:
The validation team reviewed the supporting documents and confirmed relevance of theex-ante estimation of the electricity consumption and CSPF in the PDD and the MPS
after amended. The estimation referred to TCVN 7830:2012, TCVN 7831:2012, anddatabase of the National Climatic Data Center under the U.S. Department of Commerce
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. The amendments made along with theresolution of the finding are reflected in the revised PDD and the MPS as appropriate.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed that:- The methodology was applied correctly to calculate project emissions and reference
emissions and no other significant emission source was identified that would be
affected and reasonably attributed by implementation of the proposed project but notaddressed by the applied methodology;- The choice of whether an emission source or gas is to be included where the applied
methodology allows was reasonably justified by the PPs;
- The MPS was not altered and the fields were filled in as required so that all estimatesof the reference emissions could be replicated using the data and parameter values
provided in the PDD;- The values for the project specific parameters fixed ex ante listed in the MPS wereappropriate with all the data sources and assumptions and the calculations were correct
to the proposed JCM project;- All assumptions and data used by the PPs were listed in the PDD, including theirreferences and sources; and- All values used in the PDD were considered reasonable in the context of the proposed
JCM project.
C.5. Environmental impact assessment<Means of validation>
The proposed project is to introduce energy efficient inverter air conditioners in thenational hospitals and the PDD stated that an environmental impact assessment is not
required by laws of the host country. The validation team assessed the applicable legal
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requirements in the host country using its local expertise. The project replaces about
170 units of existing RACs in total for the 2 hospitals (the rest are new installation). The
contractor Tonets Vietnam Co., Ltd. manages disposal of the removed RACs, collection
and safe storage of the refrigerant used in the removed RACs in compliance with thehost country regulations as applicable. The details of the persons interviewed anddocuments reviewed are provided in the Section E of this report.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No issue was raised to the requirement of the section.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed by assessing the relevant documents and using the local
expertise and confirmed that the project does not need an environmental impacts
assessment to be conducted to meet the legal requirement of the host country and the
PDD satisfies the requirements of the JCM.
C.6. Local stakeholder consultation<Means of validation>
The PPs identified the hospitals where the project is implemented and the related
government bodies as the local stakeholders and collected comments on the proposed
project through individual meetings and holding a stakeholder consultation meeting on
17/09/2014. The local stakeholders appreciate the project and provided positive
comments. No negative issue was raised through the processes that require actions to
be taken by the PPs.
The validation team raised CAR 2 and confirmed through assessing the resolution as
detailed below on submission of the records of the stakeholder consultation processes.
The details of the persons interviewed and documents reviewed are provided in the
Section E of this report.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Grade / Ref:CAR 2Nature of the issue raised:
Evidence was not presented for the local stakeholders’ consultation process and thecomments received at the initial stage of the validation.
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minutes of meeting of the local stakeholders’ consultation meeting, records of individual
meetings with the hospitals and related government bodies.
Assessment of the responses:
The validation team assessed the evidence for local stakeholder consultation andconfirmed that the PPs have completed the local stakeholder consultation process
taking the relevant steps and seeking comments to the project. The process andcomments received are summarised in the PDD as appropriate.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed that the PPs have invited comments to the proposed
project from the relevant local stakeholders, the summary of the comments received isprovided in the PDD in a complete manner and the PPs have taken due account of all
the comments received from the local stakeholders as the processes described in the
PDD.
C.7. Monitoring<Means of validation>
The Monitoring Plan (MP) consisting of the MPS and Monitoring Structure Sheet (MSS)
was based on the approved methodology. The monitoring parameters include electricity
consumption by the project RACs in groups, CSPF of the reference RACs and project
RACs.
Electricity consumption by the project RACs is measured by electricity meters to beinstalled for each group of RACs. The parameters are monitored continuously andrecorded electronically or manually every month. The electricity meters have accuracy
class of 0.5s. Although the meters are not used for billing purpose and not a subject of
the national regulations for calibration of meters, the PPs applied similar quality controls
as specified in the National Standard DLVN 39:2012 with either regular calibration or
replacement with new meters in 3 years.
CSPF is determined ex-post based on the tests by third party testing facility once during
the project life using a calorimeter in line with ISO 5151 and the testing procedures andconditions outlined in the latest version of the Vietnamese National Standard TCVN
7831. The highest value is to be chosen for the reference RACs and the lowest value isto be applied for the project RACs as CSPF from the measured values for conservative
calculation of the reference emissions in accordance with the applied methodology.
In addition, the project introduces balanced ambient room type calorimeter to anindependent national institute, that enables to test cooling efficiency of the air
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conditioners in the host country.
The management structure has been designed and roles and responsibilities have been
assigned to the Project Manager, Monitoring Manager and Facilities Manager as
specified in the MSS for each of 2 hospitals included in the project. For the initial yearsof the implementation, the team of Japanese experts and the contractors will support
the monitoring management as covered by NEDO model project.
The validation team confirmed that the MP complied with the requirements in theapproved methodology and that the PPs will be able to apply the MP following themonitoring arrangements described in it. CLs were closed after reviewing of theclarification by the PPs. The details of the persons interviewed and documents
reviewed are provided in the Section E of this report.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Grade / Ref:

CL 3

Nature of the issue raised:
The PPs were requested to specify identification of monitoring equipment and ensure
indicating in PDD C.2. the monitoring point numbers corresponding to those ofparameters listed in the MPS.
Nature of responses provided by the PPs:The PPs provided identification information of the monitoring equipment for People’s
Hospital 115. The monitoring equipment was completed installation and started thenormal data collection for People’s Hospital 115 on 06/08/2015, that was confirmed as
the start date of the project operation. Monitoring equipment of Viet Duc Hospital wasunder the installation.
Assessment of the responses:
The validation team confirmed that the identification information of the monitoring
equipment for People’s Hospital 115 provided by the PPs ensures the corresponding
monitoring points listed in the PDD. The monitoring equipment for Viet Duc Hospital,
meanwhile, was not completed the installation when the validation was conducted but
the validation team confirmed that the monitoring equipment in Viet Duc Hospital can be
specified in the same manner as People’s Hospital 115. The CL was closed.
Grade / Ref:

CL 4

Nature of the issue raised:
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and regulations on measurement exist and calibration is conducted as applicable for all
the monitoring equipment to be used.
Nature of responses provided by the PPs:The PPs revised the MPS. Electricity meters in the project are not used for the billing
purpose and the National Standard DLVN 39:2012 is not applicable. However, theelectricity meters will be calibrated either every three years, which is the frequency
specified in the standard for 3 phase static meter, or replaced by a calibrated meter toensure accuracy of the measurement.
Assessment of the responses:
As the PPs clarified in the revised MPS, the Vietnamese National Standard DLVN
39:2012 is applicable to a billing meter. A regular calibration is not a requirement to theelectricity meters used in the project that are not for a commercial purpose, however,the PPs decided to control accuracy of the measurement following the standard. The
revised MPS describes that the electricity meters are re-calibrated or replaced every 3
years.
The manufacturer’s specification does not require regular re-calibration and thevalidation team confirmed that the revised MPS clarifies the national standard, its
applicability and how the PPs applied the calibration requirement for the project as
appropriate. The CL was closed.
Grade / Ref:

CL 5

Nature of the issue raised:
Concerning the MPS:
1) QA/QC procedures applied to the monitoring parameters should be described.
2) The PPs should also describe details of the measuring equipment including theaccuracy level and calibration information.
3) The PPs should confirm that the monitored data will be kept and archived for two
years after final issuance of credits.
Nature of responses provided by the PPs:The PPs revised the MPS where:
1) QA/QC procedures are added,2) Details of the measuring equipment are described including the accuracy level andcalibration information, and
3) Statement is added that the monitored data will be kept and archived for two years
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after final issuance of credits.
Assessment of the responses:
The validation team reviewed the revised MPS and confirmed that the requested
information was added to clarify how the project fulfills the requirements of JCM
Guidelines. The CL was therefore closed.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed that the MP was described in compliance with therequirements of the approved methodology and the Guidelines for developing PDD andMR, and the PPs have demonstrated feasibility of the monitoring structure and theirability to implement the MP.
C.8. Modalities of Communication<Means of validation>
The MoC was submitted to LRQA for review in the form JCM_VN_F_MoC_ver01.0 that
nominates Mitsubishi Corporation as the focal point and was signed by the authorized
representatives of all the PPs with the contact details. The form used is the latest one
as of the time of validation.
The validation team assessed the personal identities including specimen signaturesand employment status of the authorized signatories through directly checking theevidence for corporate and personal identity of the PPs and their authorized signatories.
A CAR was raised since the relevant evidence was not submitted by the PPs at the startof the validation process that was subsequently closed as the resolution below detailed.
The validation team also confirmed through reviewing the corporate information of the
PPs and by meeting the persons representing the PPs that the information provided in
the MoC is correct.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Grade / Ref:

CAR 1

Nature of the issue raised:
Evidence was not presented to enable confirming authorization of signatories from all
the PPs for the MoC at the initial stage of the validation.
Nature of responses provided by the PPs:The PPs provided relevant evidence for review by the validation team.

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Assessment of the responses:
The validation team assessed the evidence for authorisation and personal identity of
the authorised signatories and individuals nominated from the PPs and the focal point in
the MoC by direct checking and interviewing and confirmed completeness andauthorisation of the MoC.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed that the MoC was completed using the latest form. A
CAR was issued as above detailed and subsequently closed after assessment
conducted on relevance of the MoC in compliance with the requirements of the JCM
Guidelines.
C.9. Avoidance of double registration<Means of validation>
The validation team assessed and confirmed relevance of the written confirmation in
the MoC from the PPs that the proposed JCM project was not registered under theother international climate mitigation mechanisms.
The team in addition to the interviews with the PPs checked publicly accessible
information of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Joint Implementation (JI),
Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard (GS) and the other schemes, andfound no identical project as the proposed JCM project in terms of the name of entities,
applied technology, scale and the location. The result of researches confirmed that the
proposed project was not registered under the other international climate mitigation
mechanisms than JCM and it will not result in a double counting of GHG emission
reductions.
Particular attention was given to that there is an approved CDM methodology,
AMS II.C - Demand-side energy efficiency activities for specific technologies that might
be applicable to the type of project. There were 13 projects registered and 39 projects
submitted for validation applying the methodology but none of them applied the similar
project technology of inverter RACs and located in Vietnam.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No issue was raised to the requirement of the section.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed that the proposed JCM project was not registered under
the other international climate mitigation mechanisms.
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C.10. Start of operation<Means of validation>
The start date for the operation of the proposed JCM project is indicated as 06/08/2015
in the PDD. The information was updated in the revised PDD based on the status of the
project location 1 achieved instrument set up and the normal data collection as of thedate of this report. It was also noted that the project location 2 was in an advanced
stage of equipment installation.
The validation team confirmed correctness/relevance of the information by reviewing
the supporting evidence and on site visit, including but not limited to assessing of thecontracts and commissioning reports, and that the date is not before 01/01/2013 as
required to be eligible as a JCM project.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No issue was raised to the requirement of the section.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
The validation team confirmed through the on site assessment that the start date ofoperation of the proposed JCM project is 06/08/2015 and not before 01/01/2013 as
required to be eligible as a JCM project.
C.11. Other issues<Means of validation>
No issue was identified as relevant element not covered above.
<Findings>
Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Not applicable<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Not applicable

D. Information on public inputs
D.1. Summary of public inputs
In line with the JCM Project Cycle Procedure, the PDD is to be made publicly available
for 30 days to invite public comments. The PDD was made publicly available in line withthe requirements of the procedure for the period of 24/07/2015 to 22/08/2015 as per17

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https://www.jcm.go.jp/vn-jp/projects/8.

D.2. Summary of how inputs received have been taken into account by the project participants
No comment was received during the above period to receive public inputs.
Thus no action was required to be taken by the PPs to satisfy the JCM requirement.

E. List of interviewees and documents received
E.1. List of interviewees
Mitsubishi Corporation
Yosuke Kuroda, Assistant General Manager, Head of Environmental Business Team,
Environment Business, R&D Dept., Environmental Business Div.
Shoichi Takeshita, Assistant General Manager, Environmental Business Team,
Environment Business, R&D Dept., Environmental Business Div.
Naohiko Miki, Deputy General Manager, Hanoi Representative OfficeTran Thi Thanh Ha, Business Manager, Machinery Department 1, Hanoi Representative
OfficeHua Quang Thang, Associate, Machinery Department, Ho Chi Minh City Representative
OfficeMitsubishi Electric Corporation
Hiroaki Makino, Manager, Engineering Sect. B, Room Air Conditioner Dept., Shizuoka
Works
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Satoshi Nakamura, Senior Consultant, Clean Energy Finance Division
Chisato Nakade, Consultant, Clean Energy Finance Division
Energy Conservation Center Ho Chi Minh City (ECC HCMC)
Huynh Kim Tuoc, Director
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tho, Chief of Technical Department
Nguyen Thi Hoa, Chief of Renewable Energy Department
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Vu Thi Lan Anh, Project Officer, ECC HCM Office in Hanoi
Hospital 115
Nguyen Dinh Phu, Vice Director
Nguyen Tuan Thanh, Manager
Nguyen Van Hieu, Manager of Administration Department
Viet Duc Hospital
Nguyen Thi Bich Huong, Deputy Director
Nguyen The Dat, Deputy Manager, Department of Material & Equipment
Tonets Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Takeshi Hashimoto, General Director
Do Anh Tuan, Chief Manager & Engineer
Hoang Tuan Son, Engineer

E.2. List of documents received
Category A documents (documents prepared by the PPs)
- PDD Version 01.0 dated 16/06/2015- PDD Version 2.0 dated 25/08/2015- MoC dated 23/07/2015- Project plan and schedule- Technical specification of project RACs MSY-GH and MSZ-GH series- Introduction of People’s Hospital 115- Introduction of Viet Duc Hospital- Feasibility study report and project proposal- Evidence for authorized personnel- Introduction of Energy Conservation Centre Ho Chi Minh City (ECC HCMC)- New air conditioner installation checklist- Warranty from manufacturer- Explanation of designed lifetime of RACs
- JIS 9921:2009 Standard use conditions for room air conditioners to predetermine
design standard use period- Outline of Energy Management System (EMS)- Specification of balanced ambient room type calorimeter19

JCM_VN_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0- TVCN 7830:2012 Non-ducted Air Conditioners – Energy efficiency- TVCN 7831:2012 Non-ducted Air Conditioners – Method for determination of energy
efficiency- Power supply system diagram- Technical specification of electricity meters- Inspection certificates for electricity meters- Accreditation certificate for the calibration entity- List of electricity meters- Estimation of CSPF and total seasonal energy consumption- Layout of power distribution panels- Safety Data Sheet R-410A- Procedures of refrigerant collection- Refrigerant recovery check sheet- Records of refrigerant recovery training- Grid Electricity Emission Factor for year 2012 published by MONRE in 2014
- The Government Decree No. 18/2015/ND-CP on Environmental Protection Planning,
Strategic

Environmental

Assessment,

Environmental

ImpactAssessment

andEnvironmental Protection Plans- The National Assembly Law No. 55/2014/QH13 on Environmental Protection- Minutes of meeting with Department of Health, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh
City dated 29/05/2014- Minutes of meeting with Office of People’s Committee, People’s Committee of Ho Chi
Minh City dated 29/07/2014- Minutes of local stakeholders’ consultation meeting dated 17/09/2014- Supporting letter from the Ministry of Health dated 16/01/2015- Records for start of project operation (06/08/2015)- Storage of refrigerant collected at Vietnam Hospital, TONETS Vietnam Co., Ltd,
21/08/2015
Category B documents (other documents referenced)- JCM_VN_AM002_ver01.0 Introduction of room air conditioners equipped withinverters- JCM Project Cycle Procedure JCM_VN_PCP_ver02.0- JCM Guidelines for Validation and Verification JCM_VN_GL_VV_ver01.0- JCM Guidelines for Developing PDD and MR JCM_VN_GL_PDD_MR_ver01.0- JCM Glossary of Terms JCM_VN_Glossary_ver01.0- JCM PDD Form JCM_VN_F_PDD_ver01.0
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JCM_VN_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0- JCM MoC Statement Form JCM_VN_F_MoC_ver01.0- JCM Validation Report Form JCM_VN_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0- Safety Data Sheet R-410A- Safety Data Sheet R-22
- Technical Note: Comparing R407C and R410A as Alternatives for R22, Emerson- IPCC Forth Assessment Report- Approved Small Scale Methodology AMS II.C. Demand-side energy efficiency
activities for specific technologies- CDM approved methodological tool “Tool to calculate baseline, project and/or leakage
emissions from electricity consumption” Version 01- Calculation of grid emission factor applied by registered CDM projects- ISO 5151:2010 Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps – Testing and rating for
performance- JIS C 9612:2013 Room Air Conditioner- The Ministry of Science and Technology Circular No. 23/2013/TT-BKHCN on Group 2
Measuring Instruments dated 26/09/2013- Decision No.02/2007/QD-BCN Issuing the provisions required technical equipment forelectricity meters counting the power plant, the Ministry of Industry, 09/01/2007- DLVN 07:2012 Alternating current induction watt-hour meters Verification procedures,
2012- DLVN 39:2012 Alternating current static watt-hour meters Verification procedures,
2012- TCVN 7589-11:2007 (IEC 62053-11:2003) Electricity metering equipment(a.c.) –Particular requirements – Part 11: Electromechanical meter for active energy (classes
0.5, 1 and 2)- Outline of balanced ambient room type calorimeter, Ohnishi Netsugaku Co., Ltd.
- High Pressure Gas Safety Act of Japan- TCVN 6304:1997 LPG Cylinders – Safety Requirements – The storage, handling andtransportation- TCVN 6223:2011 Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) store

Safety Requirements- TCVN 5507:2002 Hazardous chemicals - Code of practice for safety in production,commerce, use, handing and transportation

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Annex Certificates or curricula vitae of TPE’s validation team members, technical experts
and internal technical reviewers
Please attach certificates or curricula vitae of TPE’s validation team members, technicalexperts and internal technical reviewers.
Certificate of Appointment is attached to this report.

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