*Approved by USGBC (BD+C, LEED-specific) and AIA (HSW, SD) for
continuing education credit (1.5 CE learning unts).
The 2010 version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Energy
Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, will be
published in fall of 2010. Significantly, the goal of ASHRAE Standard
90.1-2010 was to achieve 30 percent energy-cost savings compared to
90.1-2004.
Mick Schwedler, immediate past Chair of the
ASHRAE Standard 90.1 committee and Susanna Hanson, 90.1 mechanical
sub-committee member, provide an overview of the mechanical changes
that pertain to HVAC systems and provide an update of the modeling
section (Appendix G). Discussion also includes other significant
changes made to the scope, lighting, building envelope and modeling
sections of the standard, which will affect load calculations and
equipment sizing.
What you will learn:
- How 90.1-2010 will save close to 30 percent energy cost over 2004
- Major changes, with specific emphasis on mechanical related system design, control and modeling.
- Mechanical updates, including equipment efficiencies, design requirements for hydronics, airside, and ventilation.
- Controls updates for system design and operation.
- Modeling changes for Appendix G baseline definitions and proposed buildings.
- Summaries for lighting, envelope and other changes.
- This ENL has a supplemental Engineers Newsletter article.
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