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Interpretation Problem

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Maria Isabel Conde  on 

We have a problem with the interpretation of the information necessary to apply for this credit.

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Tue Jul 12, 2016, 6:45 pm

Equipment not list on CPG

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Maria Isabel Conde  on 

Our project has a WSHP bigger than 135000 btu/h. According to CPG table 2.9.2 the efficiency required for WSHP up to 135000 btu/h is 14 EER and the WSHP of our project has a 14.1 EER.

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Tue Jul 5, 2016, 4:23 pm

prescriptive efficiency requirement for purchased heat

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Bethany Beers  on 

If all of my zone equipment and my chillers prescriptively comply with the Core Performance Requirements, but for HHW we have heat exchangers with purchased steam from a district source, then do I

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Tue May 24, 2016, 2:08 pm

Natural Ventilation

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Chilufya Lombe  on 

Good day, we have a project that is naturally ventilated. ASHRAE 90.1 2007 states that the energy cost budget method cannot be used for designs with no mechanical systems.

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Mon Apr 25, 2016, 4:07 pm

Equipment not listed in the Core Performance Guide

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Bethany Beers  on 

I have a chilled beam system and am unsure which efficiency values to use from the options in the Core Performance Guide to show prescriptive compliance.

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Wed Apr 6, 2016, 2:23 am

Option 2 for LEED CI EAc1.3

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Alan Li  on 

I'm working on a project that pursues the CI EAc1.3 credit by following Option 2 using ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Section 11.

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Wed Mar 23, 2016, 4:33 pm

Equipment Efficiency EA Credit 1.3

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Ciaran McCabe  on 

We are trying to document the equipment efficiency for a fit-out we are involved in under Commercial Interiors 2009.

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Mon Mar 7, 2016, 9:15 pm

Base Build HVAC Plant Requirements

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Ciaran McCabe  on 

Hi, I am working on a CI 2009 fit out where the the landlord services such as heating pumps, boilers, AHU's and chillers are already installed.

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Core Performance Guide

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Ciaran McCabe  on 

Hi, Can somebody please send me the link to where I can get the "New Building Institute Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide applicable for LEED CI 2009. Thanks.

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HVAC

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posted by  Ciaran McCabe  on 

AS part of the commercial interiors we are only specifying indoor HVAC plant items. The larger outdoor chillers, AHU's etc are landlord items and fall under the LEED C&S scheme.

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