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

The Section 9 space-by-space method does not include residential space types. What should I use?

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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?

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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

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

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NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

Energy Model Software

I was just told by someone who 'used to work for USGBC' that use of eQuest requires prior approval, project by project ?? Does this make any sense to you ?? What about other modeling software ??

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Fri, 03/22/2013 - 14:45

Acceptable software is defined in Appendix G. eQUEST qualifies and is routinely used for LEED projects.

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 20:14

I can understand that, eQuest for example is not the best software to model ground source heat pumps, therefore is a case to case evaluation

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 14:57

If the criteria was that the software had to be the "best" at something then none of them would qualify on a case by case basis. They all have their strengths and limitations. If the software qualifies under Appendix G it can be used for LEED projects. If the software does not directly model something then provide a documented work around and submit it as an exceptional calculation (Section 1.7 in the LEED Form).

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