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NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
We are working on several LEED projects in Mexico and we were wondering if there is an alternative to using the energystar website to complet the target finder in the form. We are using whole building energy simulation
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A portion of our building envelope is historic. Can we exclude it from our model?
For an existing building, do I need to rotate the model?
Our process load is higher than 25%. Do we have to justify that?
Our local code references ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Should I use that for my documentation, or 90.1-2007?
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?
Which baseline HVAC system do I use if my building has no heating or air conditioning?
Our project has a diesel backup generator. Should we include it in our energy model?
Can SHGC be higher in the proposed than in the baseline model?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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January 10, 2011 - 6:35 pm
Alicia, you need to use Target Finder. You can use a US city in same climate zone as your site. Climate zones are described in ASHRAE
90.1 Appendix B with international cities listed in table B-3. Or, you
can determine the climate zone based table B-4 if you know the HDD/CDD of your site.