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EBOM-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance

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ENERGY STAR web services through utilities

Project location: United States

July 1, 2016

Kimberly Hosken

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Project location: United States

July 1, 2016

We have the opportunity to push our utility data to ENERGY STAR from our utility company. There are now about a dozen utilities doing this in the USA. The ENERGY STAR score will be based on aggregate energy use for the building. If we set this up it will be fantastic for our client but I'm trying to anticipate any problems with LEED and EAp2, EAc1 or EAc6 reporting and documentation. We can still provide the utility bills. Wondering if anyone has had experience with this and do you know of any problems? Is aggregate data okay?

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Kimberly Hosken

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July 7, 2016 - 5:49 pm

I had a call with GBCI/USGBC today to discuss the Dynamic Plaque. They accept aggregated energy data so I believe my silly question is answered.

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FAQs about EAp2:

Our building includes a large laboratory space. Can our project benchmark under the Labs21 program?

We have an international project and the space type is eligible for an Energy Star rating. Can we pursue Case 1 to demonstrate compliance given the recently released alternative compliance paths for international projects?

We have a number of buildings on a single campus that we would like to certify at the same time. Is it possible to benchmark the buildings at the campus level?

I have a mixed-use building and am wondering if it is possible to pursue the prerequisite through Case 1. How do we proceed?

We have a building that consists of two attached structures and it’s unclear if we have to consider it a single building or if it should be certified as two separate buildings and benchmarked accordingly. How should we proceed?

How long is an Energy Star label valid to use with a streamlined approach for Case 1?

Our building includes heavy process loads that significantly increase the overall energy use in the building. If we submeter these loads, can we exclude this energy use for benchmarking purposes?

We have installed submeters on our building but the utility bill includes energy use from several other buildings located on the same campus. How do we reconcile this during the LEED review process?

When is it possible to exclude up to 10% of the building from EAp2?

What do I do if the number of building occupants, operating hours, or vacant space changes during the performance period?

If you pursue the streamlined path for an Energy Star label, should the performance period for EAc6 match the 12-month time frame of the label?

How do I account for computers with multiple monitors on Portfolio Manager?

How should I treat vacant space on Portfolio Manager?

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