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Major renovation energy model

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Ron Dean  on 

I am working on the energy model of an renovated building, where only the structure will remain (LEED CS). It is located in a corner, attached to other buildings on both sides.

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Tue Oct 7, 2014, 3:14 pm
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Fri Nov 12, 2010, 3:07 pm

modeling VRF with DOAS

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Brian Thornton  on 

Is there an accepted protocol for modeling in eQuest VRF systems with DOAS that does not require an exceptional calculation for seeking credit for EAc1?

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Tue Feb 24, 2015, 3:40 pm

Baseline Building Envelope requirements

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  alberto carlesi  on 

Hi, I'm modeling a building (not residential),for EAc1, located in climate zone 6 (winter design temperature 5°F).

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Wed Mar 9, 2011, 7:32 pm

Group Certification NC V3 EAc1

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Neil Rosen  on 

I am working on a project that consists of 2 buildings on one site that I plan on certifying using the Group Certification option discussed in the LEED Campus Guidance document.

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Wed Sep 9, 2015, 6:15 pm

Modeling PCW Heat Rejection for DES vs. System 5 (DX Cooling)

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Evelyn Dicks, EI, CxA  on 

I am working on a building that supplies process cooling water (PCW) to lab spaces. The PCW rejects its heat through a heat exchanger to the chilled water system from a district energy plant.

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Thu Sep 8, 2011, 2:54 pm

EApc95 - Alternative Energy Performance Metric questions

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Jamy Bacchus  on 

This pilot credit includes a XL file with tables B through H to calculate savings in terms of GHGs, site energy, source energy, energy cost, peak demand and "if available": TDV and Primary Energy F

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Tue Nov 22, 2016, 6:15 pm

Home Automation in Multifamily High Rise Residential Project

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Omer Moltay  on 

Dear All, Would it be possible to claim EAc1 credits for local automation in dwelling units to achieve the following: (1) Automatic shut down of lighting and HVAC units when there is no occupancy

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Mon Jan 16, 2012, 3:05 pm

Return plenums should be used in the baseline model?

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Rosana Correa  on 

Hello, If in the proposed building there are plenums specified as return air path in the HVAC system, should I use them or ignore them in the baseline model? Thank you,

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Tue Aug 20, 2013, 2:40 pm

Blower Door Test in NC?

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Ian Johnson  on 

I'm working on a renovation of an existing building pursuing LEED NC. The clients would like to perform a blower door test prior to drywall installation to improve the building's thermal envelope.

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Wed Mar 21, 2012, 6:58 pm