System fan power is calculated per ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Appendix G3.1.2.10, where for the systems 3 through 8 fan motor efficiency is part of the formula. The standard says "Fan Motor Efficiency= the...

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I was filling up the minimum energy performance calculator (Choosing a DC). The final performance output sheets asks me to fill in the start up IT load energy consumption for both the...

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I am working on a project which has two parts, A & B. Part A is an existing building with a new fenestration system and piping system, but all other systems are existing....

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Our project is going for LEED v4 BD+C: NC so the energy model is based on ASHRAE 90.1-2010 in which the baseline HVAC system type is based on the proposed heating fuel type. However...

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I was wondering if I could pick someone's brains regarding the unmet hours test when running an energy model for ASHRAE 90.1 App. G compliance.

So far we have been sticking...

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In term of mandatory of ASHRAE 90.1, The lighting in the sidelighting must use photocontrols to change the general lighting level in the primary sidelighted area to reduce the...

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Is there any ASHRAE 90.1.2010 Appendix G Energy Model guideline for laboratory building?

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We are currently working on a naturally ventilated project located in Lima, Peru and we are having problems achieving the minimum 5% saving in energy consumption for the energy prerequisite. The...

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I have a question regarding an elusive USGBC document regarding a "mandatory checklist for USGBC approved alternative energy code" and is mentioned in some of its articles regarding...

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According to the section “Further Explanation” of the LEED Web guide, projects that are served by district energy systems (...