This set of building descriptors should be used to include any miscellaneous electricity use that would add to the electric load of the building and would be on the building meter. These energy uses are assumed to be outside the building envelope and do not contribute heat gain to any thermal zone.
Snow-melt systems that prevent ice buildup at building entrances and other critical areas are an example. Systems consist of a heating element, which is embedded in the slab; sensors to detect OATs and moisture; a heating source; and controls to tie the heating element, sensors, and heating source together. The energy modeler should make a reasonable estimate of the energy consumption of the snow-melt system and this estimate shall be used for both the Baseline Building and the proposed design, e.g., no credit.
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Miscellaneous Electric Power |
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Applicability |
All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
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Definition |
The power for miscellaneous equipment. |
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Units |
Watts (W) |
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Input Restrictions |
As designed. All miscellaneous power shall be accounted for. |
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Baseline Rules |
Same as the proposed design |
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Miscellaneous Electric Schedule |
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Applicability |
All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
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Definition |
The schedule of operation for miscellaneous electric equipment. This is used to convert electric power to energy use. |
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Units |
Data structure: schedule, fractional |
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Input Restrictions |
The schedule specified for the building should match the operation patterns of the system. |
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Baseline Rules |
Same as the proposed design |
This set of building descriptors should be used to include any miscellaneous electricity use that would add to the electric load of the building and would be on the building meter. These energy uses are assumed to be outside the building envelope and do not contribute heat gain to any thermal zone.
Snow-melt systems prevent snow and ice buildup at building entrances and other critical areas. Systems consist of a heating element, which is embedded in the slab; sensors to detect OATs and moisture; a heating source; and controls to tie the heating element, sensors, and heating source together.
The energy modeler should make a reasonable estimate of the energy consumption of the snow-melt system and this estimate shall be used for both the baseline building and the proposed design, e.g., no credit. Other such systems could include outdoor electric grill, exterior sound system etc.
| Miscellaneous Electric Power | |
|---|---|
| Applicability | All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
| Definition | The power for miscellaneous equipment |
| Units | watts (W) |
| Input Restrictions | As designed |
| Baseline Building | Same as the proposed |
| Miscellaneous Electric Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Applicability | All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
| Definition | The schedule of operation for miscellaneous electric equipment |
| Units | Data structure: schedule, fractional |
| Input Restrictions | The schedule specified for the building should match the operation patterns of the system |
| Baseline Building | Same as the proposed |
This set of building descriptors should be used to include any miscellaneous electricity use that would add to the electric load of the building and would be on the building meter. These energy uses are assumed to be outside the building envelope and do not contribute heat gain to any thermal block.
| Miscellaneous Electric Power | |
| Applicability | All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
|---|---|
| Definition | The power for miscellaneous equipment. |
| Units | Watts (W) |
| Input Restrictions | As designed. All miscellaneous power shall be accounted for when the purpose is a green building rating or an energy label. |
| Miscellaneous Electric Schedule | |
| Applicability | All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
|---|---|
| Definition | The schedule of operation for miscellaneous electric equipment. This is used to convert electric power to energy use. |
| Units | Data structure: schedule, fractional |
| Input Restrictions | The schedule specified for the building should match the operation patterns of the system. |
This set of building descriptors should be used to include any miscellaneous electricity use that would add to the electric load of the building and would be on the building meter. These energy uses are assumed to be outside the building envelope and do not contribute heat gain to any thermal block.
| Miscellaneous Electric Power | |
| Applicability | All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
|---|---|
| Definition | The power for miscellaneous equipment. |
| Units | Watts (W) |
| Input Restrictions | As designed. All miscellaneous power shall be accounted for when the purpose is a green building rating or an energy label. |
| Miscellaneous Electric Schedule | |
| Applicability | All buildings with miscellaneous electric equipment located on the building site |
|---|---|
| Definition | The schedule of operation for miscellaneous electric equipment. This is used to convert electric power to energy use. |
| Units | Data structure: schedule, fractional |
| Input Restrictions | The schedule specified for the building should match the operation patterns of the system. |