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

Rennovation with small addition

I am working on a project that is 15,00 sqft renovation and 8,000 sqft new construction (addition). For the energy performance pre-req and credits would we assume the whole building was new construction or renovation? Or can we break the energy model into 2 models (one for the addition and one for the renovation) Or can we choose? Thanks S

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Tue, 07/19/2016 - 15:13

Model the building as it has been designed. Sounds like one model. The new construction area follows the standard modeling protocols. The renovated area will often have some slight variations. You model the existing (prior to renovation) conditions of the building envelope (Table G3.1-5 Baseline (f)). So your model may have more than one (new and existing) U-value for roof/walls/windows/etc. If you are retaining any exiting HVAC systems you model them identically in both models.

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