Date
Inquiry

Is exemplary performance credit available for the use of motion detectors or photovoltaic cells on exterior lights for projects using the performance path?

Ruling

No - exterior lighting should be included in the HERS model, and reflected in the HERS Index. Please review the RESNET Standards, chapter 3. Daylight sensors can be counted as "qualifying light fixtures". It\'s less clear how photovoltaic cells should be counted, but they can at least be counted as "qualifying lighting fixtures". If you have other questions about modeling exterior lighting with PV, please submit the question to the RESNET technical committee. Applicable Internationally.

Internationally Applicable
On
Campus Applicable
Off