Advanced Energy Modeling for LEED Training Course

This course shows how to prepare and review documentation for EA Prerequisite 2, Minimum Energy Performance, for the LEED for New Construction LEED rating systems.It also talks about the following requirements and credits that directly relate to EA Prerequisite 2 in these rating systems:EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance; EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable Energy; and EA Credit 6: Green Power.

The training course focuses on technical guidance for the performance compliance path (whole building energy simulation) and is based on the primary energy standards and codes used in the United States: ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (2016) and California Title 24 (2018). The user of this manual is expected to have an intermediate or advanced level of energy modelling skills and knowledge about the referenced codes and standards.

This course is intended to guide project teams and LEED reviewers on EA Prerequisite 2 and EA Credit 1 requirements and documentation. It offers further information on EA Prerequisite 2 and EA Credit 1, streamlines the LEED documentation process, and provides a greater degree of consistency for both applicants and reviewers.
It elaborates on the information provided in the LEED rating systems, reference guides, LEED Interpretations, and other guidance published by USGBC.The Advanced Energy Modeling for LEED Training Program was prepared by a Sr. Energy Specialist – Krishnaji Pawar

Key Takeaways 

• Energy Performance Compliance Path Requirements is about the credit’s requirements and how to use the standards and LEED interpretations that apply.It also introduces common energy simulation software programmes used for documenting LEED compliance and describes their output reports.
• Energy Performance Compliance Path Documentation and Review has a lot of information about how to document and review credits.Common mistakes in LEED EA Credit 1 applications are talked about, as well as quality control tips for both reviewers and applicants.
• A typical energy systems and scenarios document provides guidance on the variances presented by atypical scenarios such as existing building expansions, multiple buildings on campus, exceptional calculations, district energy systems (DES), and combined heat and power (CHP) plants.
• Using advanced simulation techniques to calculate the Performance Rating Method.
  Training covers in-depth, hands-on application of baseline and proposed building energy analysis
• The user of this course is expected to have an intermediate or advanced level of energy modeling skills and knowledge about the referenced codes and standards.

Who should take this course?

• This course is meant to help energy professionals like energy managers, energy engineers, facility and business managers, green building engineers, supply chain professionals, utility officials, consultants, contractors, financial officers, and people who work for energy service companies find and use the best energy management strategies.
• Those who work in the building industry and want to know more about how to manage energy and use it efficiently