ES2: Equipment Efficiency - Space Heating

(1-3 points)

PURPOSE

Encourage increased energy efficiency through space heating equipment selection.

CRITERIA

Exceed ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013 minimum efficiency requirements for 100% of installed heating capacity.

Projects attempting Performance Badge must fulfill Option B.

Option A. (1 point) 

• Furnace efficiency of 92% AFUE or better 
• Air source heat pumps efficiency of 8.5 HSPF or 2.5 COPH47 or better

Option B. (3 points) 

• Furnace efficiency of 95% AFUE or better 
• Meet performance levels of the HVAC enhanced efficiency chart, see ES 1 Increased Cooling Equipment Efficiency

VERIFICATION 

• Construction documents indicate performance levels 
• Mechanical submittals 
• COMcheck file 
• COMcheck Mechanical Compliance Certificate signed 
• Site Inspection

RESOURCES

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) www.ashrae.org