FAQs about EAp2 :

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

Can SHGC be higher in the proposed than in the baseline model?

Our process load is higher than 25%. Do we have to justify that?

Do I need to justify the electrical and fuel rates I am using in my model?

Our local code references ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Should I use that for my documentation, or 90.1-2007?

Can I claim exterior lighting savings for canopy lighting even though a baseline model cannot include shading elements?

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

Can mezzanines open to floors below be excluded from the energy model?

How do I provide a zip code for an international location?

For a project outside the U.S., how do I determine the climate zone?

For a project outside the U.S., how do I determine the Target Finder score?

Do hotel rooms need automatic light shut-off control?

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?

Can the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) be used to energy model for LEED?

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?

A portion of our building envelope is historic. Can we exclude it from our model?

Which baseline HVAC system do I use if my building has no heating or air conditioning?

For an existing building, do I need to rotate the model?

View answers »

Forum discussion

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

LEED NC 2009 for factory buildings

The project is a manufacturing facility with ancillary buildings such as admin, health centre, canteen, utility and security blocks. The buildings are not physically connected to each other. Do we have to show compliance under EA P2 for each ancillary building independently like a campus facility or treat it as a single project and show 10% compliance for all the buildings put together? The Utility, health and the security blocks have very less conditioned area close to 500 sqft each.”

0

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 14:24

Yes each building must individually comply. There is a spreadsheet for submitting the information for multiple building projects - http://www.usgbc.org/resources/eap2-whole-building-energy-simulation-summary-data-multiple-buildings-sept-2012

Fri, 08/22/2014 - 14:40

If all the buildings in the master site are served by one HVAC central, how should I model this in the simulation? Thank you.

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 13:28

Campus projects should follow the guidance in this document - http://www.usgbc.org/resources/campus-guidance

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 14:02

Marcus, thanks. The campus will have a central air conditioning plant that will serve all buildings in the master site. Some of these buildings, however are not going to be LEED certified. Can I use the District Guidance in order to evaluate the central air conditioning plant? By District Guidance, I mean this file: http://www.usgbc.org/Docs/Archive/General/Docs7671.pdf

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 14:25

Yes that document is referenced in the campus guidance document.

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.