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NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

Future Process Loads

Hi, I am working on a hangar project. It is highly likely that aircraft cooling units (process load) will be added to the project at some point (most likely before initial operation but not decided yet). However they are currently only a placeholder in the design (shown in drawings but blank for info). What are my options for dealing with this in the model for LEED? I understand if they are definitely going in and will operate i should make a reasonable assumption as that is the energy consumption of building but the issue is that as they are not included in the project yet there are a lot of unknowns relating to there size etc. They are pretty big energy hogs so will contribute significantly to receptacle load if they go in which is why its a question worth asking. I don't want to exclude them but then they reviewer picks them up in the drawings and saying they currently aren't included in design isn't accepted as a response. Thanks

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Marcus Sheffer
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Wed, 01/04/2017 - 16:58

You should make a reasonable estimate. We will often defer the submission of EAp2 until the construction phase (assuming you are doing a split submission) to make sure we accurately include any changes made during construction. This might be an option to consider.

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