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M&V credit energy model calibration

NC-v4 EAp1:Fundamental commissioning and verification
posted by  MKK LEED  on 

With the removal of the M&V credit under LEED V4.0, is a calibrated energy model still required under Fundamental Commissioning and Verification credit or some other LEED credit?

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Senior Commissioning Agent
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Fri Dec 4, 2015, 6:14 pm

ANSI A138.1 - 2011 Green Squared

NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  LEED Pro Consultant  on 

Good day, Im working on a project and I would like to know if it is sufficient if a hard surface flooring system meets the necessary qualifications under ANSI A138.1 - 2011 Green Squared. Thank you

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LEEDuser Expert
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Fri Dec 4, 2015, 5:42 pm

ASHRAE 90.1 PRM Energy Model

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Ciaran McCabe  on 

Hi, Does anyone know a good step by step guide useful when working on the 90.1 PRM appendix G model ? To make sure all boxes are ticked !

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
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Fri Dec 4, 2015, 9:53 am

Economizer High-Limit Shutoff for Massachusetts

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Ritwik Kakati  on 

We are working on a project in Massachusetts, and I wanted to clarify what the Economizer High-Limit Shutoff requirement for Baseline case. All of Massachusetts is listed as Climate Zone 5.

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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Fri Dec 4, 2015, 12:08 am

Unrenovated space HVAC system and lighting unknown

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Haojie Wang  on 

We have a renovation project where the unrenovated space HVAC and lighting power are unknown.

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Sustainability Professional
Bright Green
LEEDuser Basic Member
31 thumbs up
Thu Dec 3, 2015, 9:56 pm

the coffee pot and the refrigerator

CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances
posted by  Michele Helou  on 

After hours of struggling with the absurdity of this credit on a project with a handful of new appliances and equipment - some that run continuously, some that don't, I decided to walk around the

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Thu Dec 3, 2015, 7:29 pm

Renovation and New Construction

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  CT G  on 

Hi all, we are working in a project with 61.8% of the floor area for renovation and 38.1% is new construction.

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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Thu Dec 3, 2015, 4:51 pm

Lighting control in bedrooms

NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Jyothsna Giridhar  on 

As per the IEQ Space matrix released in October 2013, bedrooms are described as individual work stations.

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Mechanical Engineer
Luckett & Farley
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Thu Dec 3, 2015, 3:28 pm

definition of work room

NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Kathryn West  on 

The IEQ Space Type Matrix says work rooms in libraries are multi-occupant spaces. What is the definition of a work room? A meeting room with a big table?

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LEED-AP BD+C
GREENSQUARE
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Thu Dec 3, 2015, 3:16 pm

Qualifying VRF Systems

CS-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by  Kristopher Lashley  on 

We are working on a retail project and the mechanical designer insists on using a split VRF system.

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Wed Dec 2, 2015, 11:37 pm