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a'). Potential Technologies & Strategies Design ventilation systems to meet or exceed the minimum outdoor air ventilation rates as described in the ASHRAE standard. Balance the impacts of ventilation rates on energy use and indoor air quality to optimize for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Use

oning of Building Energy Systems El Prerequisite 2 Minimum Energy Performance El Prerequisite 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management K Credit 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power K Credit 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls K Credit 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC K Credit 1.4 Optimize E

ally. Doing so can require higher energy use to operate compliant HVAC systems compared with systems that do not meet the ventilation guidelines of ASHRAE 62.1-2007. Compared with personnel costs, any premium associated with ensuring IAQ is insignificant. Poor IAQ can cause illness, and the additional

gnificantly affected by lighting systems. Consider the following related credits: ■ EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance ■ EA Credit 1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power ■ EA Credit 1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls • EA Prerequisite 1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Sys

ce), humidity, and air speed as well as outdoor temperature design conditions, outdoor humidity design conditions, clothing, and expected activity. (ASHRAE 55-2004) Commissioning is the process of verifying and documenting that the facility and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, i

reasons, this credit is related to the following other prerequisites and credits: ■ EA Prerequisite a: Minimum Energy Performance ■ EA Credit 1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC • EA Credit 3: Measurement and Verification To address the issue of commissioning thermal comfort features, refer to the following: • EA Prer