Leed2.2 Ea (Credit 0-1)

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What does EA stand for?

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Energy and Atmosphere

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How many prerequisites and credits are there in the energy and atmosphere section?

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3 prerequisites, 6 credits

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What is the name of the first prerequisite?

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Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems.

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What is the intent of the 1st prerequisite?

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Verify that the building's energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the owner's project requirements, basis of design and construction documents

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What are the fundamental commissioning requirements for EA Prerequisite 1?

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1) Designate and engage the Commissioning Authority (CxA); 2) Owner documents the Owner's Project Requirements. Design Team develops the Basis of Design. CxA reviews these documents; 3) Develop & incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documents; 4) Develop and Implement a commissioning plan; 5) Verify installation and performance of the systems to be commissioned; 6) Complete commissioning report.

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What are the requirements of the Commissioning Authority (CxA)?

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A. The CxA must have commissioning authority experience in at least two building projects. B.. The CxA must be independent of the project's design and construction management. C. The CxA will provide reports, findings, and recommendations directly to the Owner. D. For projects smaller than 50,000 sq. ft, the CxA may include a qualified person on the design or construction teams,

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What is a strategy to achieve EA Prerequisite 1?

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Engage a commissioning authority and adopt a commissioning plan.

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What is the name of the 2nd prerequisite?

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Minimum Energy Performance

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What is the intent of the 2nd prerequisite?

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Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the proposed building and systems.

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Which standard must be met to meet this prerequisite?

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ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004, needs to comply with both the mandatory provisions and the prescriptive requirements. OR local energy code, whichever is more stringent.

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What is a strategy to achieve EA Prerequisite 2?

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Design the building envelope, HVAC, lighting, and other systems to maximize energy performance.

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What is the name of the 3rd prerequisite?

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Fundamental Refrigerant Management

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What is the intent of the 3rd prerequisite?

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Reduce ozone depletion.

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Does EA Prerequisite 3 allow any use of CFC- based refrigerants in new HVAC&R systems?

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No

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Does EA Prerequisite 3 allow any use of CFC- based refrigerants in existing base building HVAC&R systems

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A Yes, but a comprehensive CFC phase-out conversion plan must be completed prior to project completion.

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What is EA Credit 1 called?

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Optimize Energy Performance

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How many points are available for Optimize Energy Performance- Option1?

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Ten

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What is the intent of the Optimize Energy Performance Credit?

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Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.

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What standard is used as a baseline for Optimize Energy Performance Credit- Option 1

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A ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 OR ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 OR Advanced Buildings Benchmark Version 1.1

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What metric is used when evaluating Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1

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A Annual energy cost savings

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What method is used to determine cost savings in Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1

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A The Building Performance Rating method

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What are the regulated energy components (non-process) for Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1

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A HVAC systems, service water heating, and lighting

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What percentage of energy cost savings must the energy design achieve to get two points for the Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1, for both new and existing buildings

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A 14% for new, 7% for existing

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What percentage of energy cost savings must the energy design achieve to get all ten points for the Optimize Energy Performance, Option 1, for both new and existing buildings

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A 42% for new, 35% for existing

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How many points are available for Optimize Energy Performance, Option 2- Prescriptive Compliance Path

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A Four

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What are the requirements for Optimize Energy Performance, Option 2?

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Comply with the prescriptive measure of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004.

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What restrictions apply to Optimize Energy Performance- Option 2?

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Buildings must be under 20,000 sq. feet, buildings must be office occupancy, and project teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as established in the Advanced Energy Design Guide for the climate zone in which the building is located.

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How many points are available for Optimize Energy Performance- Option 3?

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One

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What are the requirements for Optimize Energy Performance- Option 3?

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Comply with the Basic Criteria and Prescriptive Measures of the Advanced Buildings Benchmark ™ Version1.1 with the exceptions of sections 1.7 Monitoring and Trend Logging, 1.11 Indoor Air Quality, and 1.14 Networked Computer Monitor Control.

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What restrictions apply to Optimize Energy Performance- Option 3?

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Project Teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as established in Advanced Building Benchmarks ™ for the climate zone in which the building is located.