LEED documentation with IES-VE

Mark Benson

LEEDuser Basic Member

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March 23, 2012

For EAp2/EAc1, what specific documentation does GBCI expect to see from a model built in IES VE? The LEED Advanced Energy Modeling Guide is a little lacking in direction, other than indicating that the BPRM report should be submitted. Thanks!

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Marcus Sheffer

LEED Fellow

7group / Energy Opportunities

LEEDuser Expert

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Fri, 03/23/2012 - 19:25

I'd love to hear from anyone with IES-VE experience on the specific reports it has available. In general GBCI wants to see summary output files which report the modeling results similar to the results data that is entered in the form. Also summary input reports are helpful. As I understand it the latest version of IES-VE has a LEED focused report.

Cory Duggin

Senior Energy Wizard

TLC Engineering Solutions

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Wed, 06/03/2015 - 19:26

I have had success submitting just the BPRM report, which has much of the information they are looking for, and a detailed Table 1.4. The VE has detailed output reports that are in a format similar to BEPU, BEPS, and a few other eQuest reports. The main issue i run into reviewers not understanding is there isn't really an input file/report like they can get for eQuest or other programs. I typically use screen shots to fill that hole when neccessary.