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EAp1- Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems - Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - To verify that building's energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the BOD, OPR, and construction documents Implementation - BOD-Basis of Design- developed and responsible for by the design team OPR-Owner's Project Requirements - documented and updated by the owner a) Designate a Commissioning Authority(CxA) 1)CxA will lead, review and oversee completion of commissioning process 2)Required of the CxA: experience on 2 similar projects, independent of design or construction team unless project is less that 50,000SF b) 6 requirements of CxA: reveiew the bod and opr, commissioning plan is to be developed, verify the installation and performance of systems, report results and findings to owner, summary is to be completed with the report, construction documents to incorporate commissioning requirements c) Commissioned Systems: HVAC+R, Lighting, domestic hot water, renewable energy |
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| EAp2 - Minimum Energy Performance - Intent and Implementation |
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Intent- Establish a minimum level of energy efficiency for the building system Implementation - Option 1: 1)building envelope and system to comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 2004 sections 5-10 2) comply with prescriptive requirements of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 2004 Option 2: Comply with local codes of DOE, instead of ASHRAE/IESNA Additional Notes: Provide occupancy controls for lighting classrooms, meeting rooms, and break rooms |
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| EAp3 -Fundamental Regrigerant Management- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - To reduce ozone depletion
Implementation - a) for new buildings: zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC systems b) for existing buildings: 1) Replacement or "phase-out" program for HVAC units and fire systems with CFC's (5-year phase out) 2) Existing mechanical systems connected to existing chilled water systems must be CFC-free c) Alternative option for existing buildings: 1) If replacement of CFC HVAC systems in existing buildings in not "economically feasible" (meaning it will take more than 10 years for simple payback) then project is excused from this prerequisite. 2) Must minimize leakage to less than 5% annual/30% lifetime Additional Notes: ODP(ozone depleting potential), GWP(Global warming Potential), Specify new HVAC equipment that uses No CFC refrigerants |
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| EAc1- Optimize Energy Performance - Intent and Implementation - option 1 |
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Intent - Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisiste, reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with building energy usage Implementation - Option 1: a) for NEW buildings: 1) demonstrate a percentage of improvement in the proposed building performance rating compared to the baseline performance rating per ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 2) 1 point for a 10.5% improvement, then 1 additional point for each 3.5% thereafter (10 points max) b) for EXISTING buildings: 1) same as new buildings, except 1 point for 3.5%, then 1 additional point for each 3.5% thereafter (10points max) c) calculations INCLUDE all energy costs d) baseline comparision e) provide 4 orientation simulations for baseline modeling f) *since june 2007 - ALL projects required to go for at least 2 points Additional Notes- 6 methods to optimize energy performance: 1) reduce building footprint 2) reduce energy demand 3) provide sensors in breakrooms, classrooms, meeting rooms 4) harvest energy with building orientation, window location, natural ventilation 5) improve efficiency through design of HVAC, light, and building envelope 6) recover waste energy like exhaust air energy, graywater heat, cogeneration
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| EAc2 -Onsite Renewable Energy- Intent and Implementation |
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Intention - Increase on-site renewable energy self supply, reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with fossil fuels, offset building energy costs Implementation- maximum of 3 points a) ELIGIBLE types of renewable energy: solar, photo-voltaic, wind, geothermal for heating and electric, biomass, biogass, low impact hydroelectric b) NON-ELIGIBLE types of renewable energy: architechtural features, passive solar, daylighting, geo-exchange, green power from offsite c) to earn points: meet threshold of % of renewable energy for project 1) 2.5% = 1 point 2) 7.5% = 2 points 3) 12.5% = 3 points (maximum) |
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| EAc3 -Enhanced Commissioning- Intent and Implementation |
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Intention - To begin the commissioning process early during the design process, execute additional activities after the systems performance verification is completed Implementation - BOD - Basis of Design - developed and responsible for by the design team OPR - Owners Project Requirments - documented and updated by owner a) designate a Commissioning Authority (CxA): 1) CxA will lead, review, and oversee completion of commissioning process 2) Required of the CxA: CxA experience on 2 similar projects, is independent of design or construction team (there is no exception for a <50,000SF project as in EAp1) b) In addition, CxA is to: 1) review the BOD and OPR and Design Documents prior to the 50% CD (Construction Documents) submittal 2) Review submittals for compliance with OPR and BOD 3) Review building operation 8-10 months after substantial completion 4) Create a plan for any outstanding commissioning issues after review c) Other commissioning items to be performed (can be performed by CxA or other team members): 1) develop a systems manual for the operating staff 2) verify that requirements for training staff & occupants are completed
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| EAc4 -Enhanced Refrigerant Management- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - To reduce ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) and comply with EPA Montreal Protocol 1987 Implementation- Option 1: do not use ANY refrigerants Option 2: Use refigerants and HVAC that minimizes or eliminates emission of compounds that cause ozone depletion and global warming: 1) do not use CFCs, HCFCs, or Halons for fire supression 2) use natural refrigerant = ammonia, CO2, H20 3) use refrigerants with low ODP & GDP 4) minimize "Lr" (leakage rate) 5) use equipment with efficient "Rc" (refrigerant charge) 6) use equipment with "long life service" |
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| EAc5 - Measurement and Verification - Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - To provide for the ongoing accountabillity of building energy consumptions over time Implementation - A) develope and implement a Measurement&Verification plan: must be consistent with IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) 1) specifically, IPMVP option B (for smaller buildings): Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) Isolation OR IPMVP option D (whole build systems): Claibrated Simulation B) measurement & verification shall cover a period of no less than 1 year of post-construciton occupancy
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| EAc6 - Green Power - Intent and Implementation |
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Green Power, or Green-e, is defined as power collected "off-site" that can be purchased and distributed to whoever buys it. Green power is NOT to be confused with power from "on-site" renewable energy resources, as mentioned in EAc2.
Intent - to encourage the development and use of "grid-source" renewable energy technologies for a NET ZERO pollution basis Implementation - Eligible types of Renewable Energy (as defined by the CRS: Center for Resource Solutions) = solar, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal for heating and electric, biomass, biogass, and low-impace hydroelectric Baseline Electricity Use: 1) Determined by consumption based on EAc1 2) Use DOE (department of energy) and CBECS (commercial building energy consumption survey) a) Case 1: in states with an OPEN electrical market: select 35% GREEN-e certified power provider with a 2yr contract b) Case 2: in states with a CLOSED electrical market: Enroll in a Green Pwer Program for 35% of the electrical energy c) Case 3: where green power is NOT available: 1) purchase RECs (tradable Renewable Certificates): purhase quantity of RECs equivalent to 35% of predicted annual electrical consumption for a 2yr period (this equals 70% of the projected annual electrical consumption if all RECs are purchased at one time)
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| EAp1 -Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems- Referenced Standards |
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| EAp2 -Minimum Energy Performance- Referenced Standards |
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1. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 2004 2. Local Codes 3. Department of Energy (DOE) |
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| EAp3 -Fundamental Regrigerant Management- Referenced Standards |
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1. EPA Montreal Protocol - 1987
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| EAc1 -Optimize Energy Performance - Referenced Standards |
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1. ASHREA/IESNA 90.1 - 2004 (for option 1)
2. ASHREA " Advanced Energy Design for Small Office Buildings" - 2004 (for option 2) 3. Advanced Buildings "Core Performance Guide" (for option 3) 4. ASHRAE "Benchmark v1.1" (for option 4) |
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| EAc2 -Onsite Renewable Energy- Referenced Standards |
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1. Department of Energy (DOE) 2. Commercial Building Energy Consumption Surver (CBECS) 3. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004: Energy Standard for Buildings except low rise Residential
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| EAc3 -Enhanced Commissioning- Referenced Standards |
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| EAc4 -Enhanced Refrigerant Management- Referenced Standards |
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1. Clean Air Act 1990 2. EPA Montreal Protocol - 1987
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| EAc5 - Measurement and Verification - Referenced Standards |
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1. International Performance Measurment and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) april 2003
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| EAc6 - Green Power - Referenced Standards |
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1. Center for Resorce Solutions (CRS): Green-e Product Certification Requirements 2. Department of Energy (DOE) 3. Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)
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| EAp1 -Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems- Exemplary Performance |
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| EAp2 -Minimum Energy Performance- Exemplary Performance |
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| EAp3 -Fundamental Regrigerant Management- Exemplary Performance |
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| EAc1 -Optimize Energy Performance - Exemplary Performance |
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1. Option 1: ONE additional point for achieving 45.5% (for NEW buildings), or 38.5% (for EXISTING buildings) improvement of building performance rating. If achieved, projects would receive a total of 11 points for this credit. |
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| EAc2 -Onsite Renewable Energy- Exemplary Performance |
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1. One Additional Point for projects using 17.5% renewable energy
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| EAc3 -Enhanced Commissioning- Exemplary Performance |
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| EAc4 -Enhanced Refrigerant Management- Exemplary Performance |
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| EAc5 - Measurement and Verification - Exemplary Performance |
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| EAc6 - Green Power - Exemplary Performance |
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1. Case 1: Purchase 70% Green-e certified power (instead of 35%) OR a 4yr contract (instead of 2yr contract) |
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| EAp1 -Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems- Decision Makers |
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| Owner, Contractor, Commissioning Authority (CxA) |
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| EAp2 -Minimum Energy Performance- Decision Makers |
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| EAp3 -Fundamental Regrigerant Management- Decision Makers |
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| Owner, Mechanical Engineer |
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| EAc1 -Optimize Energy Performance - Decision Makers |
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| EAc2 -Onsite Renewable Energy- Decision Makers |
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| EAc3 -Enhanced Commissioning- Decision Makers |
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| Owner, Contractor, Commissioning Authority (CxA) |
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| EAc4 -Enhanced Refrigerant Management- Decision Makers |
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| EAc5 - Measurement and Verification - Decision Makers |
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| Mechanical Engineer, Facilities Engineer |
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| EAc6 - Green Power - Decision Makers |
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| EAp1 -Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems- Submittal Phase |
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| EAp2 -Minimum Energy Performance- Submittal Phase |
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| EAp3 -Fundamental Regrigerant Management- Submittal Phase |
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| EAc1 -Optimize Energy Performance - Submittal Phase |
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| EAc2 -Onsite Renewable Energy- Submittal Phase |
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| EAc3 -Enhanced Commissioning- Submittal Phase |
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| EAc4 -Enhanced Refrigerant Management- Submittal Phase |
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| EAc5 - Measurement and Verification - Submittal Phase |
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| EAc6 - Green Power - Submittal Phase |
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| EAc1 -Optimize Energy Performance - Intent and Implementation - option 2 |
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Intent - Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite, reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with building energy usage Implementation - Option 2: Prescriptive Compliance Path: "Design Guide for Small Ofifice Buildings (4pts possible) a) comply with ASHRAE "Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings" - 2004 b) Building must be less than 20,000 SF with office occupancy c) Calculations EXCLUDE energy cost, use Climate Zone factor Additional Notes- 6 methods to optimize energy performance: 1) reduce building footprint 2) reduce energy demand 3) provide sensors in breakrooms, classrooms, meeting rooms 4) harvest energy with building orientation, window location, natural ventilation 5) improve efficiency through design of HVAC, light, and building envelope 6) recover waste energy like exhaust air energy, graywater heat, cogeneration
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| EAc1 -Optimize Energy Performance - Intent and Implementation - option 3 |
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Intent - Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite, reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with building energy usage Implementation- Option 3: Prescriptive Compliance Path: "Core Performance Guide" (2-5 pts possible) a) Comply with "Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide" sections 1 & 2 b) buildings must be LESS than 100,000 SF c) Buildings may NOT be healthcare, warehouse, labs d) Minimum points achievable (2-3 points): 1) 3 points for office, school, public assembly and retail 2) 2 points for all other project types e) additional points achievable (up to 2 possible): Up to 2 points for projects that implement section 3:enhanced performance 1) 1 point for every 3 strategies implemented 2) do not count the following sections: 3.1:cool roofs, 3.8:night venting, 3.13:additional commissioning Additional Notes- 6 methods to optimize energy performance: 1) reduce building footprint 2) reduce energy demand 3) provide sensors in breakrooms, classrooms, meeting rooms 4) harvest energy with building orientation, window location, natural ventilation 5) improve efficiency through design of HVAC, light, and building envelope 6) recover waste energy like exhaust air energy, graywater heat, cogeneration
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| EAc1 -Optimize Energy Performance - Intent and Implementation - option 4 |
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Intent - Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite, reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with building energy usage Implementation - Option 4: Prescriptive Compliance Path: "Benchmark v1.1" (1 pt possible) a) comply with ASHRAE "Benchmark v1.1" b) calculations EXCLUDE energy cost. Use Climate Zone factor c) *Since june 2007 - projects may no longer use this option Additional Notes- 6 methods to optimize energy performance: 1) reduce building footprint 2) reduce energy demand 3) provide sensors in breakrooms, classrooms, meeting rooms 4) harvest energy with building orientation, window location, natural ventilation 5) improve efficiency through design of HVAC, light, and building envelope 6) recover waste energy like exhaust air energy, graywater heat, cogeneration
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