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Inquiry

Energy & Atmosphere, Prerequisite 2.0 Minimum Energy Performance. More specifically, we need an interpretation of 2004 Ashrae 90.1 Standard Section 9.6.1 on whether or not we are allowed to trade interior lighting power allowances between spaces in different buildings when the buildings are on the same tract of land and operated by the same owner. Our interpretation of the 2004 Ashrae 90.1 Standard Section 9.6.1 is that we can trade interior lighting power allowances between spaces in different buildings when using the Space-by-Space Method of Calculating Interior Lighting Power Allowance for this project. This interpretation arises from the fact that we have multiple buildings on the same tract of land that will be operated by the same entity, the Federal Government. If we can make this interpretation, we can meet the Standard. If not, some buildings on their own will not meet the Standard.

Ruling

The applicant is requesting clarification regarding the application of ASHRAE 90.1-2004 section 9.6.1. Each building in a multiple building project must comply separately with the requirements of EA prerequisite 2. Therefore projects may not trade interior lighting power allowances between different buildings. Applicable Internationally.

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