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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

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

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

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The Section 9 space-by-space method does not include residential space types. What should I use?

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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?

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CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

No cooling in Proposed Building

Our proposed building has no cooling system installed; it is ventilated naturally. Now Appendix G says to model the proposed building like the baseline bldg system. That means with a VAV. In other buildings that are cooled by chilled ceilings in the office areas and not cooled in toilets and storage I always modeled baseline and proposed building like the actual design (not cooled). Now, can I ignore the cooling system if the whole building has no cooling like I did in partially cooled building or do I have to implement a VAV cooling even if there is no space for this system? Would appreciate any helpful comment or discussion! Johannes

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Wed, 09/05/2012 - 17:25

There is an established work around for this. You are allowed to set the cooling set point in both models very high so that the cooling systems never operate. Given this possibility it makes no sense to go through the exercise of modeling cooling systems which never run. If you explain this to the reviewer they should let it slide. If you wish to claim any energy savings for natural ventilation be sure to follow the example in the Advanced Energy Modeling Guide for LEED.

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