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Created on LEED Interpretation

ID#

li-5497

Credit NameEAc1 - Optimize energy performance
Credit CategoryEnergy & atmosphere
International ApplicableYes

Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.2

Inquiry

Background: The California Academy of Science is contains many different program areas, including specialized exhibits, research labs, research collections areas, and specialized equipment rooms that have non-occupant comfort driven temperature and humidity control requirements. Due to some ambiguity resulting from some previous Credit Interpretation Rulings, we are submitting the following requests for clarifications about what is considered process loads under the modeling requirements of Credit EA1 - Optimize Energy Performance. Process Load Clarifications 1.Penguin Exhibit: This exhibit is served by a single, 100% outside air AHU. The temperature within the exhibit is maintained to provide an environment for the penguins which can be controlled between 55 to 72

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