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Intent
To establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the proposed building and systems to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.
Requirements
Projects registered on or after April 8, 2016 are subject to the three point mandatory minimum and must demonstrate a 16% improvement new buildings, or a 12% improvement for major renovations to existing buildings.
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation
Demonstrate a 10% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for new buildings, or a 5% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for major renovations to existing buildings, compared with the baseline building performance rating. Calculate the baseline building performance rating according to the building performance rating method in Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. Projects outside the U.S. may use a USGBC approved equivalent standard2. Appendix G of Standard 90.1-2007 requires that the energy analysis done for the building performance rating method include all energy costs associated with the building project. To achieve points using this credit, the proposed design must meet the following criteria:- Comply with the mandatory provisions (Sections 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4 and 10.4) in Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent.
- Inclusion of all the energy costs within and associated with the building project.
- Compare against a baseline building that complies with Appendix G of Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent. The default process energy cost is 25% of the total energy cost for the baseline building. If the building’s process energy cost is less than 25% of the baseline building energy cost, the LEED submittal must include documentation substantiating that process energy inputs are appropriate.
- Obtain an energy performance rating for estimated energy use of both the baseline and proposed design from EPA’s ENERGY STAR Target Finder design tool and submit the Statement of Energy Design Intent document, generated by Target Finder, as part of the project’s design submittal.
OR
Option 2 is not an eligible compliance option for projects that registered on or after April 8, 2016.
Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG) for Small Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities.
Comply with the prescriptive measures of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities. The following restrictions apply:- Buildings must be 90,000 square feet (8,360 square meters) or less.
- Project teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as established in the AEDG for the climate zone in which the building is located. Projects outside the U.S. may use ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Appendices B and D to determine the appropriate climate zone.
OR
Option 3 is not an eligible compliance option for projects that registered on or after April 8, 2016.
Option 3. Prescriptive compliance path: prescriptive path for energy improvements in hospitals
- Buildings must be over 90,000 square feet (8,360 square meters).
- Comply with the mandatory provisions (Sections 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4 and 10.4) in ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007
- Incorporate all Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) listed below:
- High Performance Windows and Glazing
- Thermally broken metal window frames
- U value at the center of glass
- Solar heat gain coefficient at the center of glass
- U value of the window including framing effects
- Reduce interior LPD a minimum of 10% below IESNA/ASHRAE Standard 90.1 –2007.
- Reduce exterior lighting power density to 20% below IESNA/ASHRAE 90.1-2007 requirements.
- Install occupancy sensor lighting controls, at a minimum, in all offices, storage areas and mechanical spaces to achieve the following lighting energy reduction:
- Offices: 15% during the day
- Storage: 60% during the day; 30% at night
- Mechanical Spaces: 50% for 23 hours/day
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the proposed building and systems to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.
Requirements
Projects registered on or after April 8, 2016 are subject to the three point mandatory minimum and must demonstrate a 16% improvement new buildings, or a 12% improvement for major renovations to existing buildings.
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation
Demonstrate a 10% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for new buildings, or a 5% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for major renovations to existing buildings, compared with the baseline building performance rating. Calculate the baseline building performance rating according to the building performance rating method in Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. Projects outside the U.S. may use a USGBC approved equivalent standard2. Appendix G of Standard 90.1-2007 requires that the energy analysis done for the building performance rating method include all energy costs associated with the building project. To achieve points using this credit, the proposed design must meet the following criteria:- Comply with the mandatory provisions (Sections 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4 and 10.4) in Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent.
- Inclusion of all the energy costs within and associated with the building project.
- Compare against a baseline building that complies with Appendix G of Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent. The default process energy cost is 25% of the total energy cost for the baseline building. If the building’s process energy cost is less than 25% of the baseline building energy cost, the LEED submittal must include documentation substantiating that process energy inputs are appropriate.
- Obtain an energy performance rating for estimated energy use of both the baseline and proposed design from EPA’s ENERGY STAR Target Finder design tool and submit the Statement of Energy Design Intent document, generated by Target Finder, as part of the project’s design submittal.
OR
Option 2 is not an eligible compliance option for projects that registered on or after April 8, 2016.
Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG) for Small Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities.
Comply with the prescriptive measures of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities. The following restrictions apply:- Buildings must be 90,000 square feet (8,360 square meters) or less.
- Project teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as established in the AEDG for the climate zone in which the building is located. Projects outside the U.S. may use ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Appendices B and D to determine the appropriate climate zone.
OR
Option 3 is not an eligible compliance option for projects that registered on or after April 8, 2016.
Option 3. Prescriptive compliance path: prescriptive path for energy improvements in hospitals
- Buildings must be over 90,000 square feet (8,360 square meters).
- Comply with the mandatory provisions (Sections 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4 and 10.4) in ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007
- Incorporate all Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) listed below:
- High Performance Windows and Glazing
- Thermally broken metal window frames
- U value at the center of glass
- Solar heat gain coefficient at the center of glass
- U value of the window including framing effects
- Reduce interior LPD a minimum of 10% below IESNA/ASHRAE Standard 90.1 –2007.
- Reduce exterior lighting power density to 20% below IESNA/ASHRAE 90.1-2007 requirements.
- Install occupancy sensor lighting controls, at a minimum, in all offices, storage areas and mechanical spaces to achieve the following lighting energy reduction:
- Offices: 15% during the day
- Storage: 60% during the day; 30% at night
- Mechanical Spaces: 50% for 23 hours/day
