Intent: Encourage development and use of grid-source renewable energy technologies for NET ZERO pollution basis. Implementation: TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY (as defined by the CRS – Center for Resource Solutions): Solar Photo-voltaic Wind Geothermal heating and electric Biomass Bio-gas Low-Impact Hydro Electric determine BASELINE electricity use from: consumption based on EA1 – Optimize Energy Performance […]
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Energy and Atmosphere 5 – Measurement and Verification
Intent: Provide for the ongoing accountability of building energy consumption over time. Basically, develop a plan to measure and check the building’s energy consumption. Implementation: sidenote: there are 4 options, but for LEED we only look at 2, B and D. Develop and implement a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plan consistent with: OPTION B (smaller […]
Energy and Atmosphere 4 – Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Intent: Reduce ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) Support early compliance with EPA Montreal Protocol Implmentation: Quick Information: refrigerant comparison CFC (high) HCFC (medium) HFC (low) efficiency of HFC is less than HCFC OPTION 1: do not use ANY refrigerants OPTION 2: use refrigerants and HVAC that minimizes or eliminates emission of […]
Energy and Atmosphere 3 – Enhanced Commissioning
Intent: To begin commissioning process early during design process Execute additional activities after systems performance verification is completed Implementation: In addition to prerequisite commissioning (EAp1): designate CxA (commissioning authority) to lead/review/oversee completion of all commissioning process activities CxA must REVIEW OPR (Owner’s Project’s Requirements), BOD (Basis of Design), and Design Documents prior to 50% CD. […]
Energy and Atmosphere 2 – On Site Renewable Energy
Intent: Increase on-site renewable energy self supply Reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with fossil fuel use Offset building energy costs Implementation: ELIGIBLE TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY: Solar Photo-voltaic Wind Geothermal heating and electric Biomass Bio-gas Low-Impact Hydro Electric NON-ELIGIBLE TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY: Architectural features Passive solar daylighting geo-exchange (ground source heat pumps) green-power […]
Energy and Atmosphere 1 – Optimize Energy Performance
Intent: Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite. Reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with building energy usage. Implementation: Methods of optimizing energy performance: Reduce building footprint Reduce demand Provide sensors in: for break rooms class rooms meeting/conference rooms Harvest Energy Building Orientation Window Location Natural Ventilation Improve Efficiency through […]
Energy and Atmosphere P3 – Fundamental Refrigerant Management (prerequisite)
Intent: Reduce ozone depletion. Implementation: New Building: Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC systems Existing Building: Consider replacement or “phase-out” program for HVAC units and fire systems with CFCs. CFC production stopped in 1995 and was phased out 5 years after that. Existing mechanical systems connected to existing chilled water systems have to be […]
Energy and Atmosphere P2 – Minimum Energy Performance (prerequisite)
Intent: Establish minimum level of energy efficiency for building system. Implementation: option 1: Building envelope and system to comply with ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1-2004 Sections 5 – 10 Comply with prescriptive requirements of ASHRAE, 90.1-2004 option 2: comply with local codes or DOE (Department of Energy), instead of ASHRAE mandatory: provide occupancy controls for: class […]
Energy and Atmosphere P1 – Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems (prerequisite)
Intent: Verify that building’s energy related systems are installed, calibrated, and perform accord to BOD (Basis of Design), OPR (Owner’s Project Requirements), and Construction Documents. Implementation: (UPDATED!) Designate a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to lead, review, and oversee completion of commissioning process Must be experienced for two similar projects independent person for projects less that 50,000 […]
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