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NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Gregg Achtenhagen on May 26, 2011, 11:57 am

I am going to be modeling a building that plans on buying landfill gas to burn in boilers which will contribute to EAc2.

I know I can double-dip on EAc1 and EAc2, so do I need to include...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 1:25 pm

Baseline Virtual Energy Rate

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Nick Morgan on Jul 15, 2011, 12:14 pm

I am in the process of submitting the LEED templates (2009 NC) for EAp2/EAc1.

The building in question has been modeled using Energy Pro and has calculated a baseline virtual energy rate...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 11:11 am

Modeling OA for naturally ventilated space

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Orlin Velinov, PE on Jul 20, 2011, 1:20 am

We have a project that is a parking garage...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 11:04 am

EAC1- Day Lighting & Other Lighitng controls input

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by susan eguia on Jul 28, 2011, 1:44 pm

Hi,

We've only done the mechanical portion for this project but the client assigned to us the EAc1 credits. So, we're just coordinating whatever electrical information we need to complete...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 11:03 am

Comparing Process Pumping between Baseline and Proposed

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Evelyn Dicks, EI, CxA on Jul 31, 2011, 11:44 am

I am working on a lab building near the coast where seawater is pumped into the building for use by researchers. The system gets complex, but essentially we are controlling these large "raw"...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 11:00 am

Modeling PCW Heat Rejection for DES vs. System 5 (DX Cooling)

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Evelyn Dicks, EI, CxA on Jul 31, 2011, 1:14 pm

I am working on a building that supplies process cooling water (PCW) to lab spaces. The PCW rejects its heat through a heat exchanger to the chilled water system from a district energy plant....

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 10:54 am

Energy Modeling: Dome (Design) vs. Dome (Baseline)?

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Nelina Loiselle on Aug 8, 2011, 5:14 pm

I am working on the LEED Certification of a 23,000sq.ft. concrete "business continuity" dome. It is literally a concrete dome. This building type was selected because it is resilient to hurricane...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 10:49 am

Baseline HVAC Equip Vs. Proposed HVAC Equip

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Greengrade User on Aug 17, 2011, 10:07 am

Question:
Does the HVAC system for the baseline have to be the same type as the proposed design HVAC equipment?
(ie. could you use a...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Sep 8, 2011, 10:42 am

SLL Credit 3 Reduced Auto Dependence

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posted by Peter Doo on Feb 26, 2011, 9:52 pm

Requirements emphasize "existing" transit service. I assume that new transit service is negotiated as part of the project plan will also count. Please confirm.

Last reply: Daniel Costantino, Sep 8, 2011, 8:57 am

USGBC responses?

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posted by Bill Swanson on Sep 8, 2011, 8:00 am

I saw Chrissy Macken make several comments on August 10th, but I haven't seen anything from USGBC since then. It's been a month, and the comment window is almost closed. Will anyone from USGBC...