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Can the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) be used to energy model for LEED?

Is it acceptable to model a split-type AC with inverter technology compressor as a heat pump, like modeling VRF?

Can the Trace 700 'LEED Energy Performance Summary Report' by uploaded to LEED Online in lieu of the Section 1.4 tables spreadsheet?

A portion of our building envelope is historic. Can we exclude it from our model?

Which baseline HVAC system do I use if my building has no heating or air conditioning?

For an existing building, do I need to rotate the model?

Our project has a diesel backup generator. Should we include it in our energy model?

Our project has a large process load—75%. Despite our efforts to make an efficient HVAC design, the cost savings are minimal. What can we do to earn this prerequisite and be eligible for LEED certification? Is there any flexibility in how we model the p

Can SHGC be higher in the proposed than in the baseline model?

Our process load is higher than 25%. Do we have to justify that?

Do I need to justify the electrical and fuel rates I am using in my model?

Our local code references ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Should I use that for my documentation, or 90.1-2007?

Can I claim exterior lighting savings for canopy lighting even though a baseline model cannot include shading elements?

The project is built on a site with existing exterior lighting installed. How should this be accounted for?

Can mezzanines open to floors below be excluded from the energy model?

How do I provide a zip code for an international location?

For a project outside the U.S., how do I determine the climate zone?

For a project outside the U.S., how do I determine the Target Finder score?

Do hotel rooms need automatic light shut-off control?

How commonly are the 90.1 mandatory compliance forms submitted as part of EAp2/EAc1?

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CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

Glazing specifications for existing building

Hi, I am developing a simulation (EAP2/LEED CS) for an existing building located in Rio de Janeiro. According with the Table G3.1.5, for the Baseline: "Existing Buildings: For existing buildings envelopes, the baseline building design shall reflect existing conditions prior to any revisions that are part of the scope of work being evaluated" Considering that this building it is from the 70´s, it becomes difficult to obtain the glazing specifications through design evidences. I whould like to expose two different cases and how should I proceed: • Clear glazing o Can I measure its thickness “in situ” and consider the corresponding characteristics (eg.U-FS = 5.17 and SHGC=0.83)? • Colored glass or glass with solar control film: o Can I consider the worst case scenario for my simulation and admit a glass with SHGC=0,25 that complies with ASHRAE 90.1 2007 (Table 5.5-2) o or should I perform a test in order to clarify what is the present SHGC? (expensive option). Waiting for your feedback. Best regards

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Sat, 10/04/2014 - 21:13

If you can determine the performance parameters of the existing glazing you can use that information (make sure to document it). If you cannot then you use the values in Table A8.2.

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