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Constructions surrounding new data center in existing building
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Ross Farris on
I am working on a project that consists of an existing building which will be retrofitted and modeled as a major renovation under LEED BD+C.
Mixed building
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Khaled Fouda on
Utility rates is a confusing thing for me, I am working on a building that has 9% Retail Area, 7% Church and the rest is a Residential Area.
Modeling Laboratory Systems
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, I am starting work on a laboratory building and have been looking at the standards to see how they apply.
Baseline HVAC System
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Ciaran McCabe on
Hi, When determining the most suitable Baseline HVAC System to use, as this is a function of building area and number of floors. Would you count a basement car park as a "floor".
Cost of Renewable Energy
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Gregg Achtenhagen on
I am going to be modeling a building that plans on buying landfill gas to burn in boilers which will contribute to EAc2.
Air Filter "Dirty Filter" Allowance in Fan Energy Calcs
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Charles Shinneman on
I cannot find where there is any mention about "air filter loading" allowance requirements for fan power calculations.
Landscape lighting
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Julien Daclin on
Appendix G (Table 3.1) states that lighting power for building facades has to be modeled in the energy simulation.
List of approved LEED modeling Software
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Lawrence Lile on
I find a listing of approved software for LEED energy modeling here http://energy-models.com/blog/list-approved-leed-simulation-software-packages and in the EAp1 leedonline form.