Energy and Atmosphere (17 Questions) – Above Green

A. Energy performance policies (e.g., ENERGY STAR thermal bypass checklist; HERS Index; building orientation)

B. Building components (e.g., required systems; building envelope; HVAC; service water heating; power; lighting; lighting power density; receptacle load; insulation; windows, SIP and ICF construction techniques)

C. On-site renewable energy (e.g., wind; solar; passive solar; geothermal; biomass; low impact hydro; biogas)

D. Third-party relationships/requirements (e.g., prescriptive and performance paths for energy efficiency; LEED for Homes Green Rater; HERS Rater; energy testing and on-site verification requirements)

E. Third-party alternate rating systems (e.g., HERS or alternative compliance path)

F. Energy performance measurement (e.g., ENERGY STAR Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist; ACCA Manual J; ACCA ManualD)

G. Energy tradeoffs (e.g., integration and identification of tradeoffs in energy savings between mechanical, electrical, and building components; lighting design that considers energy use reduction and lighting power density relationship with daylighting)

H. Energy usage (e.g., building schedules; occupancy and off-hours; indoor/outdoor air usage rates and impact on energy performance)

I. Minimum energy performance (e.g., general requirements to meet ENERGY STAR for Homes; what projects need to be commissioned; processes)

J. Energy metering (e.g., metering requirements for single and multifamily projects)

K. Education of homeowner, tenant or building manager (e.g., content and distribution requirements for operations and maintenance manual; walk through requirements)

L. Annual energy use (e.g., which option includes the home size adjuster; definition of LEED energy budget; minimum energy requirements for midrise; conditioned floor area of ENERGY STAR v3 reference home by number of bedrooms)

M. Efficient hot water distribution system (e.g., multifamily central circulation system; performance testing; insulation)

N. Advance utility tracking (e.g., options for tracking and reporting energy and water use)

O. Active solar-ready design (e.g., photovoltaic-ready design; solar direct hot water-ready design)

P. Home size adjuster as a prerequisite for EA prescriptive path

Q. Building orientation for passive solar (e.g., basic credit requirements)

R. Air infiltration (e.g., who performs the test and what is the test)

S. Envelop insulation (e.g., R-value; 2012 International Energy Conservation Code)

T. Windows (e.g., view factor; SHGC; window area and stringency)

U. Space heating and cooling equipment (e.g., required duct leakage rate)

V. Heating and cooling distribution systems (e.g., ductwork in conditioned space; ductwork in unconditionedspace; hydronic systems; who conducts the duct leakage test)

W. Efficient domestic hot water equipment (e.g., list of qualifying systems)

X. Lighting (e.g., lighting power density; dark skies)

Y. High-efficiency appliances (e.g., types that qualify for credit)

Z. Renewable energy (e.g., certificate retention; maximum points allowed)