3.2: Non-Modeled Energy Efficiency Impacts

(15 maximum points possible)

3.2.1 Vertical, Horizontal, and Inclined Transport Systems - Efficiency Measures (5 points)

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.1.1 - ANSI #8.4.1.1 Do building elevators use regenerative braking AND/OR machine-roomless (MRL) elevators for all passenger elevators and any regularly utilized elevators?

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)
• N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable where there are no elevators.

Recommended Documents

• Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation 
• Drawings and specifications of vertical transport equipment 
• Construction Documents

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.1.2 - ANSI #8.4.1.2 Are the following used to enhance the energy efficiency of elevator systems? 

• TWIN elevators (stacked cabins on one operating elevator in one shaft)

AND/OR 

• Elevators with a destination dispatch system (grouping people traveling to the same floor)

AND/OR 

• Elevators with a zero-power sleep mode
  • One or more of the prescribed strategies are used (1 points) 
  • There are no escalators or elevators (1 points) 
  • No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

Per ANSI/GBI 01-2019 Green Globes Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings, one point is awarded where there are no escalators or elevators.

Recommended Documents

• Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation
• Drawings and specifications of vertical transport equipment 
• Construction Documents

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.1.3 - ANSI #8.4.1.3 Do escalators and moving walkways have the capability to slow down or stop when detectors indicate no traffic or for the use of motor efficiency controllers?

• Yes (1 point)
• No (0 points)
• N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable where there are no escalators or moving walkways.

Recommended Documents

• Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation 
• Drawings and specifications of vertical transport equipment
• Construction Documents

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.1.4 - ANSI #8.4.1.4 Are one or more of the following energy efficient equipment systems related to the movement of people in use? 

• Reclaim of Machine Room Waste Heat

AND/OR 

• Linear Induction Motor (LIM)

AND/OR 

• AC Synchronous Guide Rail hoisting motors with integral braking and controls

AND/OR

• Innovative energy efficient people-transport equipment or system (Requires statement of system description and benefits document for submittal)
  • Yes (1 point)
  • No (0 points)
  • N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable where the building does not contain any systems capable of using this equipment.

References 

• Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP) Energy-Efficient Product Procurement 
• ENERGY STAR Qualified Product Lists

Recommended Documents 

• Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation 
• Drawings and specifications of vertical transport equipment 
• Descriptive explanation and technical definition document on the innovative solution used within the project 
• Construction Documents

3.2.2 Local Shedding (5 points)

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.2.1 - ANSI #8.4.2.1 Are lighting systems installed that are capable of load shedding?

• Lighting systems can reduce power by equal to or greater than 30% from peak levels (3 points) 
• Lighting systems can reduce power between 15% - 29% from peak levels (2 points) 
• Lighting systems can reduce power by less than 15% (0 points) 
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

Loading shedding may be initiated automatically or manually.

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.2.2 - ANSI #8.4.2.2 Are HVAC equipment controls installed that are capable of load shedding?

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

Loading shedding may be initiated automatically or manually. Load shedding program initiates setback of space temperatures, heating and cooling system hydronic temperatures, air system static pressure set-points, or cycling of heating and cooling equipment.

3.2.3 Plug Load and Process Energy Management (5 points)

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.3.1 - ANSI #8.4.3.1 Do project documents include an inventory of appliances and equipment organized by location?

• There is a complete inventory of expected plug load equipment appliances, and hard-wired process equipment (2 points) 
• There is a complete inventory of hard-wired process equipment only (1 points) 
• There is a complete inventory of plug load equipment and appliances only (1 points) 
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

The inventory must include: 

• Nameplate power use;
• Typical power use; and 
• An expected schedule of use

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.3.2 - ANSI #8.4.3.2 Is there an established policy requiring all new equipment purchases be based on energy efficient criteria, such as ENERGY STAR or other equivalent energy efficiency standards?

• Yes (1 point)
• No (0 points)
• N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable if no equipment is subject to ENERGY STAR label criteria.

References 

• Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP) Energy-Efficient Product Procurement 
• ENERGY STAR Qualified Product Lists

GREEN GLOBES #3.2.3.3 - ANSI #8.4.3.3 Is the project furnished with receptacles that automatically control the availability of power based on occupancy sensors AND/OR timed schedules in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010?

• Energy-saving power strips are installed on ≥75% to 100% of private offices, open offices and computer classrooms (2 points) 
• Energy-saving power strips are installed on ≥50% and < 75% of private offices, open offices and computer classrooms (1 points) 
• Energy-saving power strips are installed on less than 50% of private offices, open offices and computer classrooms (0 points) 
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

This includes receptacles installed in modular partitions.

References 

• ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010

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