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DES Option 2 - Clarification

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posted by  FABIO VIERO  on 

Hi, we are working on a LEED NC 2009 project consisting of an office building, where the thermal energy (heating via hot water) is generated and distributed by means of a municipal grid (about 40 m

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Mon Oct 20, 2014, 3:37 pm

Status of covered outside space and Energy Modeling

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posted by  Amanda Johnson  on 

Hello, We are working on a mixed use project with a glass-covered outdoors space that fills the void between 3 different buildings (hotels, conference and restaurant).

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Thu Sep 18, 2014, 3:31 pm

Solar Water Heater Savings Calculation

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posted by  Jimmy Sparkman  on 

I need to document, through LEED NC 2009, my energy savings through the use of a solar water heater. I'm not certain if there is a savings estimating spreadsheet out there for use or not.

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Tue Sep 9, 2014, 3:21 pm

Rotating Lab Equipment and How to Include It?

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posted by  Brett Beckemeyer  on 

I am currently working on a lab facility which has five labs of varying types.

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Thu Aug 21, 2014, 2:24 pm

Alternative Compliance Path: CS 2009 EAp2/EAc1

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posted by  Jek Villarba  on 

I'm currently working on a Core and Shell project.

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Wed Jul 30, 2014, 5:41 pm

Solar Water Heating Modeling with Backup

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posted by  Ralph Bicknese  on 

We have solar thermal system to provide heated water for a swimming pool, sinks and showers. The system has an electric water heater backup system. 1.

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Tue Jul 15, 2014, 4:45 pm

Site Lighting

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posted by  William Holub  on 

Thanks in advance for any insight. I have a two part question – 1. I want to confirm that all site lighting within the LEED boundary can and should be included in the energy model.

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Thu Jun 26, 2014, 12:22 am

Educational Building with small greenhouse at exterior

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posted by  Kristina Abrams  on 

We have a large institutional project with a small greenhouse facility at the perimeter of one of the classrooms.

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Mon Jun 9, 2014, 7:11 pm

Req for heating & cooling in line with baseline when not in prop

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posted by  Victoria Watson  on 

Hi, I am not quite sure how to comply with Appendix G requirement to heat & Cool all conditioned/indirectly conditioned spaces and use baseline system where not designed whilst still staying tr

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Tue Jun 3, 2014, 2:44 pm

DES Option 2

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posted by  BH .  on 

We are dealing with the project served by DES.

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