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NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
I have two questions regarding exterior lighting and treatment of the LEED boundary in EAp2.
1. If the LEED boundary excludes exterior lights that were installed as part of the project, should these lights be included in the energy model?
2. If the LEED boundary includes existing exterior parking lot lights to remain (powered from another building) should these lights be included in the energy model?
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Marcus Sheffer
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November 25, 2013 - 12:08 pm
1. The LEED project boundary should not exclude work done associated with the project. Make sure the boundary complies with the MPRs.
2. Existing parking lot lights would be modeled identically in both cases and would be exempted from compliance within the mandatory requirements. Make sure to indicate in the documentation that these are existing.