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EBOM-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance

Manufacturing Plant

My client operates a prosthetics manufacturing plant. There is no benchmark in ENERGY STAR for this kind of facility. I know it will not be eligible for an ENERGY STAR rating. I need to take the EUI path, but am not sure which building type to use. I think the closest ENERGY STAR comes to addressing this facility type is with the Manufacturing Plant Energy Performance Tool for Pharmaceutical Plants, but that is a stretch. I could enter the plant as an "other" space type in Portfolio Manager and get the EUI there, but I am afraid that will not do it justice. Any recommendations?

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Michael Opitz
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Wed, 04/25/2012 - 00:49

Nena: If you're pursuing EBOM for this building then I recommend you use the USGBC's alternative energy performance calculator for non-ratable buildings, available from the USGBC site and within LEED Online. Within that tool you can benchmark relative to one of three alternatives: 1) the generic "other" category within Portfolio Manager as you described, 2) your own facility's energy history, or 3) energy use of comparable facilities. Each of these options has their pros & cons, so each should be explored and you should choose the method best suited to your project.

Fri, 05/04/2012 - 17:21

Correct me if I'm reading the reference guide incorrectly, but it's misleading for Case 2 "Option A, B, C" - the EAp2 Case 2 calculator from LEED Online appears to box projects into either Option A, B, or C depending on the space types - if your project can comply with Option A (alternative benchmark score) then you cannot CHOOSE to use Option 2C. Is this correct?
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Alexa Stone
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Thu, 05/24/2012 - 22:09

Kim, in my experience, I have heard projects take various routes for the same space type in question. However, the interpretation from the calculator will give you the 53 options of spaces and if 90% of the building does not meet one option than Option 1 cannot be taken.

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