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Plug Load Exemption

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Kim Lombard  on 

Has anyone ever gotten or heard about a plug load exemption for projects that demonstrate energy savings but due to extreme plug loads (over 60%) cannot meet the prerequisite 10%?

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Energy Modeling using “HAP”

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posted by  Muzamil Rafique  on 

I am doing the energy model for a project.

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Walk-in coolers and freezers

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posted by  Vernon Smith  on 

I am modeling a 35,000 sf cafeteria that has seven walk-in coolers/freezers with total floor area of about 1700 sf. They are in the basement and first floor of the building.

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Modeling UPS Room for Data Center

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posted by  Rajat Wadhwa  on 

Hi, I am working on a Data Center and I am confused if we should model UPS rooms for LEED and what schedule should I use since its a backup supply room incase the power goes .

 

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Tue Dec 19, 2023, 5:16 pm

UPS rooms for LEED

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Rajat Wadhwa  on 

Hi, I am working on a Data Center and I am confused if we should model UPS rooms for LEED and what schedule should I use since its a backup supply room incase the power goes .

 

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Tue Dec 19, 2023, 5:19 pm

Ratioing DES On-Site Renewable Energy Costs

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posted by  Lawrence Lile  on 

The Reviewers have already told us that the District Energy System we are using, a utility-owned plant which generates grid electricity and heats hot water for our building from landfill gas, is al

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Humidifier

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Maria Spastri  on 

Hi, Our project is going for LEED. We have 2 proposed CRAC system that have humidifiers.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023, 1:20 pm

LPD of Building Area Method

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posted by  Jatuwat Varodompun  on 

1. If we decides to use 'Building area method' for energy modeling. We have to building area type including office and parking garage.

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Lighting in unconditioned exterior concourses

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posted by  Judhajit Chakraborty  on 

I am working on a stadium project where the main concourses are exterior and tucked under the seating bowl; within the concourse are restrooms, concessions, etc.

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