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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

HVAC Design Case Equivalent of VRF systems

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  Achelles DSouza  on 

I am working in an Office block project (conditioned area- 8500 sqft). VRF systems have been considered for it.

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Sun Mar 16, 2014, 8:04 pm

Table G3.1 Design Model Requirement

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  Omer Moltay  on 

Hi, We are modeling an office building in Moscow. There are large underground parking levels that are heated.

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Wed Aug 15, 2012, 9:23 pm

EAc1 error on template

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  LEED Pro Consultant  on 

Hello! I am having problems with the EAc1 template. The EAp2 and EAc1 reports 2 points for a 12.3% savings of a Major Renovation.

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Mon Jun 9, 2014, 11:09 pm
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Fri Feb 18, 2011, 2:11 pm

How to calculate / consider Elevators Energy consumption?

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira  on 

Is there any reference available to learn how to calculate and /or consider elevators energy consumption for both baseline and proposed models?

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Wed Jan 30, 2013, 2:59 pm

Process loads different between proposed & baseline designs

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  Santiago Rodriguez  on 

For a major renovation of a restaurant they have made a major substitution of old kitchen appliances to new, more efficient equipment.

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Mon Jun 27, 2011, 6:38 pm

U-Factor for Vertical Fenestration

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  TOMAS URIBE  on 

Hello, We are wondering if it is possible to perform a detailed simulation using the LBNL (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab) Windows Software to comply with the Fenestration Assembly U-Factor. Than

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Fri May 31, 2013, 9:03 pm