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Can the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) be used to energy model for LEED?

Is it acceptable to model a split-type AC with inverter technology compressor as a heat pump, like modeling VRF?

Can the Trace 700 'LEED Energy Performance Summary Report' by uploaded to LEED Online in lieu of the Section 1.4 tables spreadsheet?

A portion of our building envelope is historic. Can we exclude it from our model?

Which baseline HVAC system do I use if my building has no heating or air conditioning?

For an existing building, do I need to rotate the model?

Our project has a diesel backup generator. Should we include it in our energy model?

Our project has a large process load—75%. Despite our efforts to make an efficient HVAC design, the cost savings are minimal. What can we do to earn this prerequisite and be eligible for LEED certification? Is there any flexibility in how we model the p

Can SHGC be higher in the proposed than in the baseline model?

Our process load is higher than 25%. Do we have to justify that?

Do I need to justify the electrical and fuel rates I am using in my model?

Our local code references ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Should I use that for my documentation, or 90.1-2007?

Can I claim exterior lighting savings for canopy lighting even though a baseline model cannot include shading elements?

The project is built on a site with existing exterior lighting installed. How should this be accounted for?

Can mezzanines open to floors below be excluded from the energy model?

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Do hotel rooms need automatic light shut-off control?

How commonly are the 90.1 mandatory compliance forms submitted as part of EAp2/EAc1?

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CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

Per area or Per linear meter requirement?

Our project proposed to install facade lighting system. They will use a linear tube lamp and mount it to the facade. The lamp consumption is 3.5W per linear foot. But for the installation to be dynamic and noticable and for the buidling to be iconic at night time, they proposed to install numerous linear tube lamp to the facade, nearly covering the surface of the facade. According to the Table 9.4.5 of ASHRAE 90.1, the LPD requirement for building facade is 0.2 W/ft2 for each illuminated wall or surface or 5.0 W/linear foot of each illuminated wall or surface length. We have done power allowance calculations both for the Per Linear requirement and Per Area requirement and also calculated the total power consumption of the proposed lighting fixture. The results showed that the proposed facade lighting system complied with the Per Linear requirement however it exceeds the Per Area requirement. We are confused on which requirement should this type of installation must comply with? Any thoughts are highly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Mon, 11/19/2012 - 16:40

The requirement says "or" so as long as you comply with either one you are OK.

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