EA prerequisite 2 requires that the project meet ASHRAE 90.1-99 or the local energy code, whichever is more stringent. The applicant must determine which code is more stringent, meet it, and state which code was used in their credit narrative. If the local code is used, a summary table of the performance requirements should be provided to support the equivalence argument. For the LEED energy savings calculations, there are two options. The first option is to compare the proposed design to the ASHRAE baseline to determine energy savings for LEED points. Modifying the energy model to reflect the default criteria found in the reference standard is the most predictable and simple way to capture these points. The second option is to review the local code and compare it to ASHRAE 90.1-99 and demonstrate the difference in performance. This effort could include a search of published comparisons that appear from time to time in the industry, or it could be based on a rigorous comparison initiated by the applicant. Applicable internationally.