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06/23/2009

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Term
USGBC
Definition
U.S. Green Building Council
Term
ESC
Definition
erosion and sedimentation control
Term
CGP
Definition
construction general permit
Term
ACH
Definition
Air changes per hour
Term
BOD
Definition
Basis of Design
Term
CERLA
Definition
comprehensive environmental responce, compensation, and liability act
Term
CFCs
Definition
chlorofluorocarbons
Term
Cx
Definition
commissioning
Term
C&D
Definition
construction and demolition debris
Term
ECMs
Definition
energy conservation measures
Term
ETS
Definition
environmental tobacco smoke
Term
fc
Definition
footcandle
Term
FPT
Definition
functional performance testing
Term
HCFCs
Definition
hydrochlorofluorocarbons
Term
HFCs
Definition
hydrofluorocarbons
Term
LCA
Definition
life cycle analysis
Term
LCC method
Definition
life cycle cost method
Term
LCI
Definition
life cycle inventory
Term
LPD
Definition
light power density
Term
OPR
Definition
owner's project requirements
Term
ppb
Definition
parts per billion
Term
ppm
Definition
parts per million
Term
RCRA
Definition
resource conservation and recovery act
Term
RECs
Definition
renewable energy certificates
Term
SRI
Definition
solar reflective index
Term
TSS
Definition
total suspended solids
Term
Tvis
Definition
visible light transmittance
Term
VOCs
Definition
volatile organic compounds
Term
NPDES
Definition
national pollutant discharge elimination system
Term
SWPPP
Definition
storm water pollution prevention plan
Term
NRDC
Definition
natural resources defense council
Term
FTE
Definition
Full-time equivalent
Term
ZEV
Definition
zero emission vehicles
Term
ACEEE
Definition
American council for an energy efficient economy
Term
GHGs
Definition
green house gases
Term
BMPs
Definition
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Term
TSS
Definition
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS
Term
TARP
Definition
TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE RECIPROCITY PARTNERSHIP
Term
SRI
Definition
SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX
Term
CRRC
Definition
COOL ROOF RATING COUNCIL
Term
ASHRAE
Definition
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS
Term
ANSI
Definition
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDATDS INSTITUTE
Term
LPD
Definition
LIGHTING POWER DENSITY
Term
IESNA
Definition
ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
Term
CEC
Definition
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
Term
IE
Definition
IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY
Term
CE
Definition
CONTROLLER EFFICIENCY
Term
kMC
Definition
MICROCLIMATE FACTORS
Term
ETo
Definition
EVAPOTRANSPIRATION RATE
Term
TWA
Definition
TOTAL WATER APPLIED
Term
ARCSA
Definition
AMERICAN RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION
Term
UPC
Definition
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
Term
IPC
Definition
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
Term
FTE
Definition
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT
Term
GPF
Definition
GALLONS PER FLUSH
Term
CxA
Definition
COMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Term
OPR
Definition
OWNER'S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Term
CCC
Definition
CALIFORNIA COMMISSIONING COLLABORATIVE
Term
PECI
Definition
PORTLAND ENERGY CONSERVATION INC.
Term
BCxA
Definition
BUILDING COMMISSIONING ASSOCIATION
Term
DOE
Definition
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Term
CHPS
Definition
COMMISSIONING FACTS SHEET COALITON FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS
Term
HVAC
Definition
HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS
Term
ODPs
Definition
OZONE-DEPLETING POTENTIALS
Term
GWP
Definition
GLOBAL WARNING POTENTIALS
Term
UV
Definition
ULTRAVIOLET
Term
EIA
Definition
ENERGY INFOMATION ADMINISTRATION
Term
NREL
Definition
NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM
Term
SBIC
Definition
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Term
NBI
Definition
NEW BUILDING INSTITUTE
Term
LPD
Definition
LIGHT POWER DENSITY
Term
CBECS
Definition
COMMERICAL BUILDINGS ENERGY CONSUMPTION SURVEY
Term
REC
Definition
RENEWABLE ENERGY COST
Term
AWEA
Definition
AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION
Term
DSIRE
Definition
DATABASE OF STATE INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Term
NCPV
Definition
NATIONAL CENTER FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS
Term
EERE
Definition
OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Term
LCODP
Definition
LIFECYCLE DIRECT GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL
Term
LCGWP
Definition
LIFECYCLE DIRECT GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL
Term
GWPr
Definition
GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL OR REFRIGERANT
Term
ODPr
Definition
OZONE DEPLETION POTENTAIL OF REFRIGERANT
Term
TSAC
Definition
TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Term
SNAP
Definition
SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES POLICY
Term
ECM
Definition
ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
Term
IPMVP
Definition
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION PROTOCOL
Term
REC
Definition
RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES
Term
TRC
Definition
TRADABLE RENEWABLE CERTIFICATES
Term
EPA
Definition
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Term
IEQ
Definition
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Term
CIWMB
Definition
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Term
C&D
Definition
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
Term
ReDO
Definition
REUSE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Term
IMEX
Definition
INDUSTRAIL MATERIALS EXCHANGE
Term
GVRD
Definition
GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
Term
ISO
Definition
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION
Term
SCM
Definition
SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS
Term
FSC
Definition
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
Term
COC
Definition
CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY CERTIFICATION
Term
IAQ
Definition
IN-DOOR AIR QUALITY
Term
BAS
Definition
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Term
DCV
Definition
DEMAND CONTROLLED VENTILATION
Term
CIBSE
Definition
CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS
Term
SMACNA
Definition
SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR'S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Term
MERV
Definition
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REPORTING VALUE
Term
PM 10
Definition
PARTICULATE MATTER
Term
TVOC
Definition
TOTAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Term
4-PCH
Definition
PHENYLCYCLOHEZENE
Term
CO
Definition
CARBON MONOXIDE
Term
SOW
Definition
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Term
SCAQMD
Definition
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Term
CRI
Definition
CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE
Term
DHS
Definition
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Term
MDF
Definition
MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD
Term
PMV
Definition
PREDICTED MEAN VOTE
Term
IEQ
Definition
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Term
CBE
Definition
CENTER FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Term
GF
Definition
GLAZING FACTOR
Term
AP
Definition
ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
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