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We are doing energy model for laboratory spaces under LEED ID+C v4 rating system. The builing is using the water cooled chiller for air conditioning. Total conditioned areas of the building is more than 1,50,000 sq.ft.
Baseline: 80% of areas are lab. 20% of areas are office.
Can we consider Laboratories guidelines mentioned in COMNET http://www.comnet.org/node/111 to select the baseline system for LEED Submission.
As per COMNET the baseline systems are,
System 6 - PVAV for lab spaces is , System 8 for Office spaces.
Can you guide us whether the above approach (Laboratories guidelines mentioned in COMNET) is correct?
Thanks..
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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March 22, 2021 - 10:23 am
The baseline should be according to ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Appendix G. So not you can't use COMNET.