Commercial Reference Guide - Earth Advantage

Energy Continued
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Gold
Platinum
Additional
EN-05b
EN-05c
EN-05d
EN-05e
EN-05f
EN-05g
EN-05h
EN-05i
EN-06
EN-07
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EN-09
EN-10
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EN-12
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EN-14
Plug Loads / Appliance Efficiency
Use ENERGY STAR-rated equipment for all appliances, computers and other
equipment and implement power management strategies.
Supply Air Temperature Reset (VAV)
VAV systems should include control capabilities to reset supply air temperature
to the warmest setting that will meet the cooling load in all zones.
Indirect Evaporative Cooling
Incorporate indirect evaporative cooling to pre-cool outside air prior to conventional cooling.
Heat Recovery
Install an energy recovery ventilation (ERV) system to divert waste heat into the intake air.
Night Venting
Install a control system capable of implementing a night venting protocol to use
outside air to pre-cool interior building mass during cool night hours.
Premium Economizer Performance
Add control and verification features to installed economizers.
Variable Speed Control
Provide variable flow capabilities for air and fluid systems served by
pumps and fans with motor horsepower of 5hp or larger.
Demand-Responsive Buildings (Peak Power Reduction)
Interface with utility to gain real-time data that influences appropriate reponse of equipment or
strategies to reduce electrical demand or with equipment able to replace electricity supply.
Energy Management Plan
Implement a meaningful plan to inform building operation following ENERGY STAR's
Guidelines for Energy Management to manage energy performance.
Operator Training and Documentation --AND/OR--
Building User Training and Documentation
Train building operators and/or building users in how mechanical and electrical systems
are intended to operate and provide systems manuals for those operators/users.
Measure and Monitor Energy use for Major Systems
Install measurement devices to ensure capacity to track HVAC, lighting and plug
loads. Create an evaluation plan to inform ongoing operation.
Platinum Enhanced Performance Strategies
Implement 4 more (8 total) Enhanced Performance Strategies OR show
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32% energy savings beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007.
Fault Detection and Diagnostics
Fault detection and diagnostic equipment monitors refrigerant charge,
airflow, economizer operation, and cycling duration.
Third Party Commissioning
Engage a third-party commissioning agent to participate in design reviews during the design process
and to guide the commissioning process through development of a commissioning plan.
Grid Source Renewable Energy (100%, 2 years)
Commit to a 2-year renewable energy contract or purchase offsets equal to the predicted building's energy use.
Phantom & Unintended Load Management Plan
Create a plan to reduce energy demand during non-occupied hours due to
appliances that are left on or have standby power loads.
Solar Ready Design
Follow prescriptive requirements to ensure that building is ready for future
installation of solar electric or solar thermal equipment.
EN-15 Onsite Renewable Power 2%
Install renewable energy systems that meet or exceed 2% of the building's energy use.
EN-16 Onsite Renewable Power 5%
Install renewable energy systems that meet or exceed 5% of the building's energy use.
EN-17 Onsite Renewable Power 10%
Install renewable energy systems that meet or exceed 10% of the building's energy use.
EN-18
Post-Occupancy Optimization Workshop
Hold a meeting between 12 and 15 months after occupancy to review operational data
and assess opportunities to improve the building's energy performance.
energy targets
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