Determine predicted savings based on the final design estimate minus the baseline case. Calculate as monthly cost savings for the whole building or space, or by system. During this process, try to account for any varying factors that could affect the fina

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Determine predicted savings based on the final design estimate minus the baseline case. Calculate as monthly cost savings for the whole building or space, or by system. During this process, try to account for any varying factors that could affect the final design and baseline cases. These could include anything from weather patterns to occupancy levels.  

Be sure to include any necessary language on submetering or tenant payment plans in the lease agreement. This will be needed for credit documentation through LEED Online. 

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Be sure to include any necessary language on submetering or tenant payment plans in the lease agreement. This will be needed for credit documentation through LEED Online. 

 Upload necessary information to LEED Online, including:floor plansthe lease (or sample lease) a lease documenting an energy-cost agreement (with the agreement highlighted)installation records or floor plan documenting the location of submeterin

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Upload necessary information to LEED Online, including:

floor plans
the lease (or sample lease) 
a lease documenting an energy-cost agreement (with the agreement highlighted)
installation records or floor plan documenting the location of submetering equipment
your M&V plan.

Your M&V or submetering program necessitates coordination with the mechanical and electrical engineers to verify that the control devices are able to provide the information needed for credit compliance.

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Your M&V or submetering program necessitates coordination with the mechanical and electrical engineers to verify that the control devices are able to provide the information needed for credit compliance.

If your project is attempting IPMVP, Option D, track the total energy consumption of your building. Since the energy model must be recalibrated, any variables that can influence consumption also need to be tracked. For example, you might track occupancy i

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If your project is attempting IPMVP, Option D, track the total energy consumption of your building. Since the energy model must be recalibrated, any variables that can influence consumption also need to be tracked. For example, you might track occupancy if it fluctuates. Also verify the savings from efficiency measures by tracking any data that gives clues to whether or not energy-saving strategies are working.

As stated in the LEED Reference Guide, the following items must be monitored:lighting systems and controlsconstant and variable motor loadsvariable-frequency-drive operationchiller efficiency at variable loadscooling loadair and water economizer and heat

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As stated in the LEED Reference Guide, the following items must be monitored:

lighting systems and controls
constant and variable motor loads
variable-frequency-drive operation
chiller efficiency at variable loads
cooling load
air and water economizer and heat recovery cycles
air distribution static pressures and ventilation air volumes
boiler efficiencies
building-related process energy systems and equipment
indoor water risers and outdoor irrigation system.

Determine the systems and equipment that need to be monitored and metered, as well as the number of meters required. (See the list of Commonly Monitored Items in the Documentation Toolkit.) 

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Determine the systems and equipment that need to be monitored and metered, as well as the number of meters required. (See the list of Commonly Monitored Items in the Documentation Toolkit.) 

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