EA 1-6

Question 1

What is EA Credit 1 called?

Answer 1

Optimize Energy Performance

Question 2

How many points are available for Optimize Energy Performance?

Answer 2

Ten

Question 3

What is the intent of Optimize Energy Performance Credit?

Answer 3

Achieve increasing levels of energy performance.

Question 4

What standard is used as a baseline for Optimize Energy Performance Credit?

Answer 4

ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999

Question 5

What metric is used when evaluating Optimize Energy Performance Credit?

Answer 5

Cost

Question 6

What method is used to determine cost savings in Optimize Energy Performance Credit?

Answer 6

Energy Cost Budget Method (whole building simulation).

Question 7

What are the regulated energy components for Optimize Energy Performance Credit?

Answer 7

HVAC systems, building envelope, service hot water systems, and interior lighting.

Question 8

How much must you reduce energy design cost for a new and existing buildings to get two points for the Optimize Energy Performance Credit 1.1?

Answer 8

20% for new, 10% for existing.

Question 9

How much must you reduce energy design cost for a new and existing buildings to get all ten points for the Optimize Energy Performance Credit 1.1?

Answer 9

60% for new, 50% for existing.

Question 10

What is the EA Credit 2 called?

Answer 10

Renewable Energy

Question 11

What is the intent of Renewable Energy Credit?

Answer 11

Encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy,help to reduce environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use.

Question 12

How many points are available for Renewable Energy?

Answer 12

Three

Question 13

What is the requirement for Renewable Energy Credit 2.1?

Answer 13

5% of total energy load cost in renewables.

Question 14

What is the requirement for Renewable Energy Credit 2.2?

Answer 14

10% of total energy load cost in renewables.

Question 15

What is the requirement for Renewable Energy Credit 2.3?

Answer 15

20% of total energy load cost in renewables.

Question 16

What are some renewable technologies to achieve EA Credit 2?

Answer 16

Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro and bio-gas.

Question 17

What is EA Credit 3 called?

Answer 17

Additional Commissioning

Question 18

What is the intent of Additional Commissioning Credit?

Answer 18

Ensure entire building designed, constructed, and calibrated to operate as intended.

Question 19

What is the difference between Prerequisite 1 and Credit 3?

Answer 19

Prerequisite 1 is for “fundamental building”, Credit 3 is for “entire building.”

Question 20

How many points are available for Additional Commissioning?

Answer 20

One

Question 21

What is the 1st requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?

Answer 21

1) A commissioning authority, independent of the design team, shall review design prior to the construction document phase.

Question 22

What is the 2nd requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?

Answer 22

2) An independent commissioning

authority shall review construction documents when close to completion.

Question 23

What is the 3rd requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?

Answer 23

3) An independent commissioning authority shall review the contractor submittals relative tosystems being commissioned.

Question 24

What is the 4th requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?

Answer 24

4) provide the owner with a single manual that contains the information required for recommissioning building systems.

Question 25

What is the 5th requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?

Answer 25

5) Have a contract in place to review building operation with O&M staff,including a plan for resolution of outstanding commissioning-related issues within one year after construction completion date.

Question 26

What is EA Credit 4 called?

Answer 26

Ozone Protection

Question 27

What are 2 intents of the Ozone Protection Credit?

Answer 27

Reduce ozone depletion and support compliance with the Montreal Protocol.

Question 28

How many points are available for Ozone Protection?

Answer 28

One

Question 29

What is required for the Ozone Protection Credit?

Answer 29

Install base building level HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and fire suppression systems that do not contain HCFC’s or Halons.

Question 30

What are some strategies to achieve the Ozone Protection Credit?

Answer 30

Building reuse: replace building systems that contain HCFCs or Halons; new buildings: specify refrigeration and fire suppression systems that use no HCFCs or Halons.

Question 31

What is EA Credit 5 called?

Answer 31

Measurement & Verification

Question 32

What is the intent of Measurement & Verification Credit?

Answer 32

Accountability and optimization of building energy and water consumption.

Question 33

How many points are available for Measurement & Verification?

Answer 33

One

Question 34

What is the framework used for Measurement & Verification?

Answer 34

Option B,C or D of the2001 International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume I: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy and Water Savings.

Question 35

What energy & water systems are included in the Measurement & Verification Credit?

Answer 35

Lighting systems & controls, constant and variable motor loads, variable frequency drive operation, chiller efficiency at variable loads, cooling load, air and water economizer, air distribution static pressures,boiler, indoor water risers, outdoor irrigation.

Question 36

What are some strategies to achieve the Measurement & Verification Credit?

Answer 36

Model energy & water to predict savings. Design with equipment that measure energy & water

Question 37

What is EA Credit 6 called?

Answer 37

Green Power

Question 38

What is the intent of the Green Power Credit?

Answer 38

Encourage the development and use of grid-source energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis

Question 39

How many points are available for the Green Power?

Answer 39

One

Question 40

What is the requirement for the Green Power Credit?

Answer 40

Engage in two-year contract to purchase power generated from renewable sources for at least 50% of power.

Question 41

What framework does the Green Power credit use?

Answer 41

Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) Green-e products certification requirements.

Question 42

What can Green Power be derived from?

Answer 42

Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, or low impact hydro sources.

Question 43

Prereq. Memory 3 flying building systems commissioners were minding energy performance, while cfc's escaped from the HVAC system.

Answer 43

3 prerequisites, Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning, Minimum Energy Performance, CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment .

Question 44

Credits (6 oem pa loompas, re,act,oddly when they measure and verify green power)

Answer 44

6 credits, Optimize Energy Performance, Renewable Energy, Additional commissioning, ozone depletion, measurement and verification, green power.

Question 45

Point Structure (Tent the 3 wives and the 4 little ones)

Answer 45

10,3,1,1,1,1