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Base Building ASHRAE 62 Compiance
CI-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by breeze glazer on
IEQc1 requires confirmation that the building services have been designed in accordance with ASHRAE. A statement from the mechanical engineer is required to demonstrate this.
Multiple Units - Shared Returns
CI-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Mike oliva on
Our design has four Dual Duct VAV units that share common plenum return that is recirculated thru both hot and cold deck of each unit. Each unit has it's own OA intake.
Appurtenances
CS-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Katherine Ann Resurreccion on
I'm reviewing a project that will install skylight for basement parking. The skylight and the building footprint is inside the project boundary.
Energy star Equipment documentation
CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliancesposted by Kalyan Nishtala on
Hi, While documenting energy star rated products for EAc1.4, the rated power is to be used. My understanding is that this is the name plate power for the appliance.
Sidestream filter?
Pilot-Credits WEpc17:Cooling tower water useposted by Jonathan Weiss on
The credit requirements do not call for a sidestream filter, but the documentation requirements list that we should confirm that a sidestream filter is being provided. Why is that?
Selling Energy instead of Purchasing
Schools-2009 EAc6:Green Powerposted by Greengrade User on
I'm working on net zero LEED Gold Middle School and I was wondering if it would be possible to get the points for this credit (and maybe more for exemplary performance) by selling excess on site re
Clarification: Portfolio Manager - Energy Audit
EBOM-2009 EAp1:Energy Efficiency Best Management Practicesposted by Ashley Chiang on
Most University buildings are not eligible for Energy Star Ratings. Since P2 says that I need to conduct an "Energy Audit" isn't that covered in my P1 when I get an ASHRAE level 1 or 2?
Energy Star Logo
CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliancesposted by Grace Ming on
In one of our project, the owner has purchased the Lenovo ThinkCentres for their office. In the specifications, it was mentioned that it is Energy Star and EPEAT Gold.
Night-Setback also in Baseline?
CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Marco Abdallah on
THE BMS in our project is programmed with a night-setback function to reduce the temperature at NO operation (night) in winter for energy saving purpose. As the temperature setpoints have to be mod
Vegetated roof
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitatposted by Katherine Ann Resurreccion on
If the project team plans to install vegetated roof, can they earn both credits (SSc5 and SSc7.2) provided the installation meets the required area for landscaping?