Has anybody used peak FTE (as opposed to total FTE) to calculate the required number of showers? And was it accepted by the GBCI reviewer?

Working on a Warehouse with (4) vending machines, (2) refrigerators. With 24 hr. loads, these seem like good candidates for requring Energy Star qualified products.

Hi , We are working on Mega project is Saudi Arabia where we are using the concrete waste to build Safety road/excavation barriers which will be used on site during construction instead of purchasi

the building size is mandating to model the baseline with a water cooled chiller and I will compare the baseline with the design which is using HVAC that is (air cooled chiller + ice storage + dive

The credit language reads max water use for over 175 lbs/day and max water use for under 175 lbs/day; I'm uncertain which criteria we are to follow. Our ice machine is over 175 lbs/day.

This question is in regards to the Optimize Energy Performance section, under the Prescriptive compliance method and more specifically the Equipment and Appliances credits. My team and I are seeki

Does gravel count as vegetated open space where there are bushes and other plantings in the gravel area?

Is it important to know the entire calculation for the O+M Exam? Also, I'm reading the other comments and finding that there are rules about this credit not listed on this site.

I have a major renovation project that has existing plumbing fixtures that will remain.

I am considering pursuing the RP point available in Philadelphia, PA for Indoor Water Use Reduction.