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 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 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 […]