One of the projects I'm working on in Peru, is persuing the option 1 of MPR#6 (through Energy Star Portfolio Manager:ESPM) so we can get one EP point in EAc5.1. So, my questions are:
1. Just to confirm, does the ESPM for sharing the energy and water consumption data work for projects outside the US as well?
If so, when I'm asked for the ZIP code, should I write an arbitrary ZIP code of a US state with the same climate than Lima (2A) according to ASHRAE 90.1-2007?
2. Is there any other important issue about Portfolio Manager Energy Star for international LEED projects that I can take into consideration?
Please advice.
Thanks in advance.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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April 25, 2013 - 10:51 am
I do not see any reason why you could not earn the point. I am not certain about using Portfolio Manger however since the data analysis within it does not apply internationally. I would think that the other options would work for sure.
Maybe someone at USGBC could respond?
Ron Dean
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April 25, 2013 - 2:04 pm
Thanks for your response Marcus.
Actually, I agree with the idea that even though Energy Star uses only energy US data for their statistics, the intent of this credit can still be achieved.
I asked this question to USGBC as well, I'll post the answer once I get it from them.
If someone else is familiar with this issue, it will be appreciated to share it here.
Ron Dean
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May 6, 2013 - 2:36 pm
Hi,
I got this answer for my question from Energy Star Support.
1. According to LEED, it's possible to use the Portfolio Manager for international projects too; however when I'm asked for the ZIP code and State of the building, should I write an arbitrary ZIP code of a US state with the same climate than Lima (2A) according to ASHRAE 90.1-2007?
Yes, it is possible for international facilities to benchmark and track energy and water performance within the EPA's Portfolio Manager system. When creating the facility within your Portfolio Manager account, you will have the option to select the correct Country. You will also have the option to select the nearest city. These selections will allow the Portfolio Manager system to account for local weather when generating annual performance metrics. For more information as to how the Portfolio Manager system accounts for weather, please see the following document, (http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/evaluate_performance/Methodology_W...).
I hope it helps.