Integrate KPT methodologies using the Emerging Household Energy for accurate household fuel consumption measurement.
Kitchen Performance Tests (KPTs) are field-based procedures that measure and validate real-world fuel consumption in household cooking environments through direct observation. These tests follow strict methodological requirements to ensure accurate quantification of emission reductions and prevent over-crediting.
Test Design
Test Duration
Data Collection Frequency
Sample Size Requirements
Register and randomly select households following protocol requirements
Record daily fuel consumption with minimum 3-day observation period
Validate KPT results against protocols and control group data
Issue verifiable KPT credentials with emission reduction data
Must be “KPTClaim”
DID of the household being tested
Daily fuel consumption measurements (minimum 3 days)
Indicates whether household is in “reference” or “intervention” group
Details of individual cooking events
Photos, documentation links, and selection methodology evidence
Documentation of climate and other variables affecting consumption
Data Consistency
Methodology Compliance
Invalid KPT data format
Unauthorized request
Conflicting measurement data
Always ensure compliance with minimum 3-day testing period and proper control group implementation.
Detailed KPT measurement protocols and methodological requirements
Best practices for data collection and control group management
Understanding the validation process and emission reduction quantification