CH.8 ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE EXAM PREP
GUIDE #15
1-reduce energy demand
2-increase energy efficiency
3-replace fossil fuel use with renewable energy and carbon offsets
4-eliminate the use of harmful refrigerants
5-monitor ongoing performance - correct answer name the 5 clear goals of the credits in
the energy and atmosphere (ea) category of the leed rating systems:
1-create a policy
2-reduce usage
3-increase efficiency
4-measure performance - correct answer name 4 strategies with themes that repeat in
almost every leed rating system category that support the 5 goals:
Energy conservation - correct answer what is the main goal of the energy and
atmosphere (ea) category?
20% - correct answer commercial buildings account for almost _____% of us energy
use
-building loads (hvac, lighting and water heating systems) account for majority of that
energy use
Establishing a baseline case - correct answer what is necessary in the conservation of
resources, such as energy, so that improvements can be measured?
Baseline case - correct answer standard from which a basis of change can be
measured
-established by third-party standards organizations (ashrae, ansi, iesna)
Design case - correct answer establishes reductions from the baseline and is the
projected performance of the future building
Ansi/ashrae/iesna 90.1-2010 energy standard for buildings except low-rise residential
buildings
-also known as ashrae 90.1-2010 - correct answer standard that sets the baseline to
measure energy efficiency in the ea category of leed v4 rating systems
True - correct answer t/f: the demand for energy usage is fast outpacing the existing
infrastructure for producing it
Reduce the peak amount of energy used - correct answer what is the best solution to
increase energy production?
, -requires changes to the thought process about how much space is needed in a
building, how the building is heated, cooled, illuminated, and the total cost allocation of
the building, a market change can be provided to reduce energy usage and demand
globally
Reduce the peak amount of energy used in the operation and maintenance of a building
and the energy use of the occupants - correct answer what is the intent of reducing
energy demand?
Concerns the building's structural design - correct answer what does the first major goal
of the ea category concern?
Altering the size or layout of a building, the way a building is used, or how the building
systems are implemented and monitored - correct answer how can a significant energy
reduction be achieved?
Approaches to alter a building's size, use, or construction design; ensuring proper
commissioning; and installing submitters and building controls - correct answer what
strategies reflect building loads, energy performance management and environmental
concerns?
1-reduce building footprint
2-incorporate passive design
3-create a high-performance building envelope
4-establish design and energy goals for commissioning
5-install submitters and automated building controls - correct answer name 5 strategies
to meet the credit requirements for reducing energy demand that reflect building loads,
energy performance management and environmental concerns:
Reducing building footprint - correct answer -reduces demand for energy in the building
-mixed-use rooms in buildings or shared-use rooms=less space utilized to fulfill the
same building programs=leads to reduced demand for space heating, cooling, and
lighting, thus reducing the impacts of building loads
Incorporating passive design - correct answer -use of solar energy, daylight, and natural
ventilation
-climate-based & solar design
-building orientation influences amount of l light allowed in a building, the shape of the
building influences airflow, and building materials influence heating
Climate-based passive design - correct answer can allow heating and cooling control
without the need to expend energy such as fuel and electricity
Passive solar design - correct answer helps with heating, passive ventilation assists
with cooling, and daylighting reduces the need for artificial lighting
GUIDE #15
1-reduce energy demand
2-increase energy efficiency
3-replace fossil fuel use with renewable energy and carbon offsets
4-eliminate the use of harmful refrigerants
5-monitor ongoing performance - correct answer name the 5 clear goals of the credits in
the energy and atmosphere (ea) category of the leed rating systems:
1-create a policy
2-reduce usage
3-increase efficiency
4-measure performance - correct answer name 4 strategies with themes that repeat in
almost every leed rating system category that support the 5 goals:
Energy conservation - correct answer what is the main goal of the energy and
atmosphere (ea) category?
20% - correct answer commercial buildings account for almost _____% of us energy
use
-building loads (hvac, lighting and water heating systems) account for majority of that
energy use
Establishing a baseline case - correct answer what is necessary in the conservation of
resources, such as energy, so that improvements can be measured?
Baseline case - correct answer standard from which a basis of change can be
measured
-established by third-party standards organizations (ashrae, ansi, iesna)
Design case - correct answer establishes reductions from the baseline and is the
projected performance of the future building
Ansi/ashrae/iesna 90.1-2010 energy standard for buildings except low-rise residential
buildings
-also known as ashrae 90.1-2010 - correct answer standard that sets the baseline to
measure energy efficiency in the ea category of leed v4 rating systems
True - correct answer t/f: the demand for energy usage is fast outpacing the existing
infrastructure for producing it
Reduce the peak amount of energy used - correct answer what is the best solution to
increase energy production?
, -requires changes to the thought process about how much space is needed in a
building, how the building is heated, cooled, illuminated, and the total cost allocation of
the building, a market change can be provided to reduce energy usage and demand
globally
Reduce the peak amount of energy used in the operation and maintenance of a building
and the energy use of the occupants - correct answer what is the intent of reducing
energy demand?
Concerns the building's structural design - correct answer what does the first major goal
of the ea category concern?
Altering the size or layout of a building, the way a building is used, or how the building
systems are implemented and monitored - correct answer how can a significant energy
reduction be achieved?
Approaches to alter a building's size, use, or construction design; ensuring proper
commissioning; and installing submitters and building controls - correct answer what
strategies reflect building loads, energy performance management and environmental
concerns?
1-reduce building footprint
2-incorporate passive design
3-create a high-performance building envelope
4-establish design and energy goals for commissioning
5-install submitters and automated building controls - correct answer name 5 strategies
to meet the credit requirements for reducing energy demand that reflect building loads,
energy performance management and environmental concerns:
Reducing building footprint - correct answer -reduces demand for energy in the building
-mixed-use rooms in buildings or shared-use rooms=less space utilized to fulfill the
same building programs=leads to reduced demand for space heating, cooling, and
lighting, thus reducing the impacts of building loads
Incorporating passive design - correct answer -use of solar energy, daylight, and natural
ventilation
-climate-based & solar design
-building orientation influences amount of l light allowed in a building, the shape of the
building influences airflow, and building materials influence heating
Climate-based passive design - correct answer can allow heating and cooling control
without the need to expend energy such as fuel and electricity
Passive solar design - correct answer helps with heating, passive ventilation assists
with cooling, and daylighting reduces the need for artificial lighting
