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Existing Building Renovation w/ a New Addition

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Carrie Bradley on Apr 2, 2010, 12:52 pm

We're working on a 40,000 sf existing building undergoing significant interior renovations and lighting upgrades, but will be using the existing mechanical system. We will also be adding 40,000...

Last reply: Jonathan Weiss, Feb 21, 2011, 3:33 pm

Energy model w/ air filtration

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Eri Spaulding on Jan 4, 2011, 12:02 pm

Currently I am working on laboratory building and pursuing points for EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance. During the design phase, my team and mechanical consultant made an attempt at energy...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Feb 18, 2011, 9:11 am

EAc1-Overshadowing(LEED v2.2)

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by gwenedd murray on Feb 15, 2011, 5:06 pm

ASHRAE's table G3.1, section 5(a), states the baseline model should not shade itself. If that is the case do you exclude surrounding buildings when calculating the baseline model even if the...

Last reply: David Hubka, Feb 16, 2011, 2:27 pm

Which Energy Price for a project outside the US

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Tatjana Ernst on Feb 8, 2011, 10:35 am

Hi everyone,

i am wondering if we can use the energy prices from the eia.doe.gov (US-Prices) although our project is in Europe? We don´t really understand the Site 273 of the Reference...

Last reply: Tatjana Ernst, Feb 9, 2011, 9:59 am

Lift Energy assessment in LEED

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Edwin Wealend on Feb 9, 2011, 5:56 am

Hi

Is lift energy included as a process load as part of the 25% minimum requirement for process loads?

If so are there any references or guidance on how to estimate its energy...

Last reply: Nicolas Galiotto, Feb 9, 2011, 9:08 am

Building types

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posted by Jeff Riggs on Jan 21, 2011, 4:14 pm

We are working on a materials recycling facility that will be comprised of a two story office building (administration) and a large materials handling space (100,000 sf+) that is attached. The...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Feb 8, 2011, 9:25 am

LEED Energy Modeling Guide

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Kim Shinn on Sep 8, 2010, 12:00 pm

There is a rumor floating around about USGBC publishing a comprehensive LEED energy modeling guide (so that reviewers and users are reading from the same pages?). Has anyone else heard such - if...

Last reply: Armen Khachikyan, Feb 1, 2011, 4:06 pm

Stand Alone Central Energy Plant Certification

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Jason Smith on Dec 8, 2010, 8:04 am

We are working on two CEP's and the Owner is considering attempting LEED certification for them. I am looking to clarify how you handle the chiller equipment for the EAp2 and EAc1. Based on the...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jan 10, 2011, 7:39 pm

Can renewable energy sold at a premium rate be applied to EAc1?

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Rachel Cook on Dec 3, 2010, 4:40 pm

Although the LEEDUser information for EAc2 is very clear that any...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jan 10, 2011, 7:31 pm

ASHRAE 90.1-2007-G3.1.2.4 fan system operation

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posted by Tarek Dalati on Nov 17, 2010, 5:42 am

it s clearly mentioned in this section that the baseline building supply and return fans shall operate continuously whenever spaces are occupied and shall be cycled to meet heating and cooling...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jan 10, 2011, 7:30 pm