From your list of appliances and equipment, create a table that includes power rating for each entry, and whether each is Energy Star-labeled. Add the power usage for each piece of equipment on your list, including Energy Star-labeled equipment. The percentage of total power usage from Energy Star-labeled equipment should be at least 50%.
Add the rated power for each piece of new equipment to the list of appliances and equipment that you began during the predesign phase. When the rated power is not easily available from product data sheets, refer to the Energy Star website.
Develop the lighting layout and identify fixtures so that the design LPD target will be 10% lower than the ASHRAE standard. Use calculation tools and ASHRAE compliance forms to run preliminary lighting power
Contract the modeler by the schematic design phase. Have them provide a high-level review of energy-efficiency opportunities, including HVAC system alternatives, lighting power density targets, and proposed envelope assemblies, if applicable.
Have your mechanical engineer become familiar with all the requirements of the prescriptive sections of ASHRAE 90.1, especially section 6.5. Because this is a prerequisite, noncompliance with any of the provisions disqualifies the project from LEED certification.
