FAQs about EAp2 :

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?

Our project has a diesel backup generator. Should we include it in our energy model?

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?

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NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

Major Renovation vs. New Construction

We are working on a library project that involves the renovation of an existing facility, and the addition of a new wing. Both are included in the LEED scope of work, and all existing mechanical equipment will be replaced as part of the project. (The addition will double the size of the existing building) I initially labelled the project as "Major Renovation" and indicated the amount of "Addition Floor Area" assuming the excel template would pro-rate the EAp2 credits achieved. However, when I change the addition floor area there appears to be no change in credits awarded. Does this mean the template is calculating points based solely on the "Major Renovation" requirements alone? Our energy modeller wants to provide his own excel sheet that will pro-rate the credits based on square footage of new, and square footage of existing, but this means our LEED document will not accuretely represent total credits achieved. Any thoughts on how best to approach this? (This is based on the CaGBC's version of NC2009 - my apologies if there is any difference w/ USGBC)

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Wed, 05/29/2013 - 13:56

Not sure about the Canadian system but the form in the US system automatically calculates the proper percentage based on the ratio of new and existing.

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