4. Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance. The Requirement includes the following statement: "Analyze expected seline building performance using the System/Component Method." The Reference Guide (I have a copy of the Review Draft) includes the following: "Provide a summary table of design features that minimally comply with applicable mandatory and prescriptive requirements in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999, Sections 5-10 or local energy codes (whichever is stricter) OR a copy of the Energy Cost Budget Compliance Report.". This sentence would imply that we can show compliance with the Minimum Energy Performance using the Energy Cost Budget method instead of the System/Component method. This would reduce the amount of work required. Can we provide a copy of the Energy Cost Budget Compliance Report to meet Prerequisite 2?
A copy of the Energy Cost Budget Compliance Report can be submitted to meet this prerequisite. The report must show compliance to the reference standard. Applicable internationally.