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Climate zones for United States counties.
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Climate Zone Table

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Climate Zone 1 Recommendation Table for Small to Medium Office Buildings

Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 3
Insulation entirely above deck R-20.0 c.i. EN2, 17, 19, 21–22
Attic and other R-38.0 EN3, 17, 19, 20–21
Roofs
Metal building R-19.0 + R-10.0 FC EN4, 17, 19, 21
SRI 78 EN1
Mass (HC > 7 Btu/ft2) R-5.7 c.i. EN5, 17, 19, 21
Steel framed R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i. EN6, 17, 19, 21
Walls Wood framed and other R-13.0 EN7, 17, 19, 21
Metal building R-0.0 + R-9.8 c.i. EN8, 17, 19, 21
Below-grade walls No recommendation EN9, 17, 19, 21–22
Mass R-4.2 c.i. EN10, 17, 19, 21
Floors Steel joint R-19.0 EN11, 17, 19, 21
Wood framed and other R-19.0 EN11, 17, 19, 21
Envelope

Unheated No recommendation None

Slabs EN13–14, 17, 19,
Heated R-7.5 for 12 in.
21–22
Swinging U-0.70 EN15, 17–18
Doors
Nonswinging U-1.45 EN16–17
Vestibules At building entrance No recommendation None
Continuous
Continuous air barrier Entire building envelope EN17
Air Barriers
WWR 20% to 40% EN25; DL6
Area of W and E windows each less than area of
Window orientation EN28, 30
S windows (N in southern hemisphere)
Vertical Exterior sun control (S, E, and W only) PF-0.5 EN26
Fenestration Nonmetal framing windows = U-0.56
Thermal transmittance EN23–24
Metal framing windows = U-0.65
Nonmetal framing windows = 0.25
SHGC EN 24, 29; DL12
Metal framing windows = 0.25
Light-to-solar-gain ratio Minimum VT/SHGC = 1.10 EN34–42
Daylighting
Vertical fenestration EA 0.08 DL7–11
Ceilings = 80%
Interior surface average reflectance Wall surfaces = 70% DL14–15; EL4
Interior Open office partitions = 50%
Finishes
Total partition height = 36 in. maximum - or -
Open office partitions parallel to window walls DL4, 10; EL2, 4
Partition above desk height = min 50% translucent
DL1–5; EL2–3, 5,
LPD 0.75 W/ft2
12–19
24-hour lighting LPD 0.075 W/ft2 EL20
T8 and T5 lamps > 2 ft = 92
Light source lamp efficacy (mean LPW) T8 and T5 lamps ≤ 2 ft = 85 EL6–8
All other > 50
Daylighting / Lighting

4 ft T8 lamp nondimming applications =

NEMA Premium instant start
Ballasts 4 ft T8 lamp dimming applications = EL8
Interior NEMA Premium program start
Lighting Fluorescent and HID sources = electronic
Controls for daylight harvesting in open offices— Dim all general fluorescent lights within primary and
DL16–20; EL1, 11
locate on N and S sides of bldg secondary daylight zones of open offices
Auto ON to 50% = private offices, conference and
meeting rooms, lounge and break rooms, copy
rooms, storage rooms
Automatic controls Auto ON occupancy sensors = restrooms, electrical/ DL13; EL1, 5, 9–10
mechanical rooms, open and private office task
lighting
Time switch control = all other spaces
LPD = 0.075 W/ft2 in LZ3 and LZ4, 0.05 W/ft2 in LZ2
Façade and Landscape lighting EL23
Controls = auto OFF between 12 am and 6 am
LPD = 0.1 W/ft2 in LZ3 and LZ4, 0.06 W/ft2 in LZ2
Parking lots and drives EL21, 24–25
Exterior Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12 am to 6 am)
Lighting LPD = 0.16 W/ft2 LZ3 and LZ4, 0.14 W/ft2 in LZ2
Walkways, plazas, and special feature areas EL22, 24–25
Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12 am to 6 am)
LPD = follow Standard 90.1-2010
All other exterior lighting EL24–25
Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12 am to 6 am)
Laptop computers Minimum 2/3 of total computers PL1–2
Equipment
ENERGY STAR equipment For all computers, equipment, and appliances PL1–2
Choices
Plug Loads

Equipment power density For all computers, equipment, and appliances PL1–2, 4–6
Network control with power saving modes and
Computer power control PL3
control OFF during unoccupied hours
Occupancy sensors Desk plug strip occupancy sensors PL3
Controls
Water coolers and coffee makers control OFF
Timer switches PL3
during unoccupied hours
Vending machine control Yes PL3
*Note: Where the table says “No recommendation,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the applicable version of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Climate Zone 1 Recommendation Table for Small to Medium Office Buildings (Continued)
Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 3
Gas water heater efficiency Condensing water heaters = 90% efficiency WH1–5
Electric storage EF (≤12 kW, ≥20 gal) EF > 0.99 – 0.0012 × volume (see Table 5-7) WH1–5
SWH

SWH Point-of-use heater selection 0.81 EF or 81% Et WH1–5

Electric heat pump water heater efficiency COP 3.0 (interior heat source) WH1–5
Pipe insulation (d < 1½ in. / d ≥ 1½ in.) 1 in. / 1 ½ in. WH6
Cooling and heating efficiency See Table 5-8 for efficiency HV3
Packaged ESP 0.7 in. w.c. HV3
Single-Zone DOAS air-source heat pump Yes HV10
Air-Source DOAS heating and cooling efficiency See Table 5-10 for efficiency HV10–11
Heat Pumps DOAS energy recovery Yes, see Table 5-11 for effectiveness HV12
DOAS fan—ESP 1.5 in. w.c. maximum HV20
Unit size 5 tons or less None
Cooling = 16.4 EER
Single-stage cooling and heating efficiency HV4
Heating = 5.2 COP
Cooling part load = 17.6 EER
Cooling full load = 15.0 EER
Two-stage cooling and heating efficiency HV4
Heating part load = 5.7 COP
Heating full load = 5.0 COP
WSHPs WSHP fan—ESP 0.5 in. w.c. HV4, 20
with DOAS Condensing boiler efficiency 90% HV14, 30
DOAS water-to-water heat pump See Table 5-10 for efficiency HV10–11
DOAS variable airflow with DCV Yes HV17–18
DOAS energy recovery Yes, see Table 5-11 for effectiveness HV12
65% mechanical efficiency
Motor efficiency per Standard 90.1-2010,
DOAS fan and motor HV23
Table 10.8B
VSD efficiency = 95%
DX efficiency See Table 5-9 for efficiency HV6
Low-temperature air supply and SAT reset 50°F to 58°F HV6, 11, 25, 31
VAV DX Perimeter convector heat source Electric HV6
with Indirect Gas furnace in DX units No recommendation HV6
Gas-Fired or
Economizer No recommendation None
Elextric Internal
Heat and Electric Energy recovery Yes, see Table 5-11 for effectiveness HV12
Perimeter Heat Indirect evaporative cooling No recommendation None
Demand control and ventilation reset Yes HV17–18
HVAC

ESP 2.0 in. w.c. HV7, 20

Air-cooled chiller efficiency 10 EER HV14, 29
VAV CHW Air-cooled chiller IPLV 12.5 IPLV < 150 tons, 12.75 IPLV ≥ 150 tons HV14
(same as VAV
DX except...) Variable-speed pumping Yes HV29
Maximum fan power 0.72 W/cfm HV7, 23, 31
Air-cooled chiller efficiency 10 EER HV14, 29
12.5 IPLV < 150 tons
Air-cooled chiller IPLV HV14
12.75 IPLV ≥ 150 tons
Condensing boiler efficiency 90% HV14, 30
Variable-speed pumping Yes HV29–30
VAV fan-coil units Yes HV8
Fan-Coils
with DOAS Fan-coil unit fan power 0.30 W/cfm HV8
DOAS chilled-water and hot-water coils served by
Yes HV10
same plant as fan-coils
DOAS variable airflow with DCV Yes HV10–11, 17
DOAS energy recovery Yes, see Table 5-11 for effectiveness HV12
65% mechanical efficiency, motor efficiency
DOAS fan and motor HV23
Standard 90.1-2010, Table 10.8B
Air-cooled chiller full-load efficiency 10 EER HV14, 29
Air-cooled chiller IPLV 12.5 IPLV < 150 tons, 12.75 IPLV ≥ 150 tons HV14
Condensing boiler efficiency 90% HV14, 30
Radiant Systems
DOAS heating and cooling efficiency See Table 5-10 for efficiency HV10–11
with DOAS
DOAS variable airflow with DCV Yes HV10–11, 17–18
DOAS energy recovery Yes, see Table 5-11 for effectiveness HV12
DOAS fan—ESP 1.5 in. w.c. HV20
OA damper Motorized damper HV16
Friction rate 0.08 in./100 ft HV20
Ducts and
Sealing Seal Class B HV22
Dampers
Location Interior only HV20
Insulation level R-6.0 HV21
*Note: Where the table says “No recommendation,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the applicable version of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Climate Zone Table

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Climate Zone 1 Recommendation Table for Medium to Big Box Retail Buildings
Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 
Insulation entirely above deck R-20.0 c.i. EN1–2, 18–21
Roofs Metal building R-19.0 + R-10.0 FC EN1, 3, 18–21
SRI 78 EN1
Mass (HC > 7 Btu/ft2) No recommendation EN4, 18–20
Walls Metal building R-0.0 + R-9.8 c.i. EN5, 18–20
Steel framed R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i. EN6, 18–20
Mass No recommendation EN7, 18–20
Floors
Steel framed No recommendation EN8, 18–20
Envelope

Unheated No recommendation EN11

Slabs
Heated R-7.5 for 12 in. EN10–11, 18–21
Swinging U-0.70 EN12, 18–20
Roll-up = U-0.25
Nonswinging EN13–14, 18–20
Doors All other = U-0.07
Vehicular/dock infiltration—door closed 0.28 cfm/ft2 of door area EN15, 18–20
Vehicular/dock infiltration—door open, truck in place Weather seals for dock, levelers, trailer hinges EN16, 18–20
Vestibules At building entrance Yes EN17–20
View Thermal transmittance U-1.20 EN22–23
Fenestration— SHGC 0.25 EN23–26
All Orientations VT 0.25 EN23, 26
EL1, 3–7, 9–11,
Sales floor = 1.15 W/ft2
17–23, 28
EL1, 4, 9–11, 17–
LPD—Ambient Lighting Stock room = 0.6 W/ft2
19, 26, 28
EL1–2, 4, 8–11,
Average of all other = 0.9 W/ft2
17–19, 24–28
EL1, 4–5, 7, 10–11,
Sporting goods, small electronics = 0.6 W/ft2
21–23
EL1, 4–5, 7, 10–11,
Furniture, clothing, cosmetics, art = 0.95 W/ft2
21–23
LPD—Additional specialty sales floor lighting
EL1, 4–5, 7, 10–11,
Jewelry, crystal, china = 1.5 W/ft2
21–23
EL1, 4–5, 7, 10–11,
All other = 0.4 W/ft2
21–23
Interior T8 and T5 lamps > 2 ft = 92
Daylighting / Lighting

Lighting Light source efficacy (mean LPW) T8 and T5 lamps  2 ft = 85 EL12, 14

All other > 50
Nondimming = NEMA Premium Instant Start
T8 ballasts EL12
Dimming = NEMA Premium Programmed Start
All T5/T5HO ballasts Electronic programmed start EL12
All CFL and HID ballasts Electronic EL13
Sales floor = Time switch—auto to 25% 3 h before
and after store open hours; auto to 2% or less after EL16
hours
Additional specialty lighting = auto ON only during
EL16
Lighting controls store open hours
Stock room, restrooms = auto ON/OFF occupancy
EL15
sensors
All other = manual ON, auto OFF occupancy sensors EL15
After hours = max 2% of total building LPD EL16
LPD = 0.075 W/ft2 in LZ3 and LZ4, 0.05 W/ft2 in LZ2
Façade and landscape lighting EL31–33
Controls = auto OFF between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.
LPD = 0.1 W/ft2 in LZ3 and LZ4, 0.06 W/ft2 in LZ2
Parking lots and drives EL29, 32–33
Exterior Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.)
Lighting LPD = 0.16 W/ft2 LZ3 and LZ4, 0.14 W/ft2 in LZ2
Walkways, plaza, and special feature areas EL30, 32–33
Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.)
LPD = follow Standard 90.1-2010
All other exterior lighting EL32–33
Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.)
All illuminated signage, security monitors,
ENERGY STAR® equipment computers, equipment, and appliances (where PL1–5
available)
Delamp in break rooms and specify best-in-class
Plug Loads

Vending machines efficiency; Specify load managing systems for PL6

refrigerated vending
Equipment
Incorporate control and efficiency options in
Choices
Procurement negotiations for all third-party owned plug loads; PL2, 8
Consolidate equipment where possible
Specify laptops, tablets, or mini-desktops where
Computers PL3
feasible
Use LED internally illuminated where applicable;
Signage PL5
Consolidate/replace static media with dynamic
*Note: Where the table says “No recommendation,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the applicable version of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Climate Zone 1 Recommendation Table for Medium to Big Box Retail Buildings (Continued)
Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 
Auto control all display outlets that can be turned off
during nonbusiness hours and all other sales outlets
Sales floor plug control that can be turned off during unoccupied hours; PL2, 6
Plug Loads, cont.

Specify auto standby modes for third-party owned/

supplied plug loads
Network control with power-saving modes and
Controls Computer power control PL6
control during unoccupied hours
Office/break/security room plug strip occupancy
Occupancy sensors PL4, 6
sensors; Other equipment as applicable
Water coolers, coffee makers, other small
Timer switches PL6
appliances auto shut-off during unoccupied hours
Policies Store policy on allowed equipment PL6
Gas water heater efficiency Condensing water heaters = 95% efficiency WH4
Electric storage EF (12 kW, 20 gal) EF > 0.99 – 0.0012 × volume WH4
SWH

SWH Point-of-use heater selection 0.81 EF or 81% Et WH4

Electric heat pump water heater COP 3.0 (interior heat source) WH2
Pipe insulation (d < 1.5 in. / d 1.5 in.) 1 in. / 1.5 in. WH6
Heating efficiency 80% HV3
< 65 kBtu/h = 15.0 SEER
Packaged
65–135 kBtu/h = 11.5 EER, 12.8 IEER
Variable-Volume
Cooling efficiency 135–240 kBtu/h = 11.5 EER, 12.3 IEER HV3
DX Air
240–760 kBtu/h = 10.5 EER, 11.3 IEER
Conditioners
 760 kBtu/h = 9.7 EER, 10.9 IEER
with DOAS
Single zone = 0.7 in. w.c.
Maximum external static pressure HV3,22
Multizone = 1.8 in. w.c.
Heating efficiency 80% HV4
Packaged < 65 kBtu/h = 15.0 SEER
Constant-Volume 65–135 kBtu/h = 11.5 EER, 12.8 IEER
DX Air Cooling efficiency 135–240 kBtu/h = 11.5 EER, 12.3 IEER HV4
Conditioners 240–760 kBtu/h = 10.5 EER, 11.3 IEER
with DOAS  760 kBtu/h = 9.7 EER, 10.9 IEER
Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV4
< 65 kBtu/h = 9.0 HSPF
65–135 kBtu/h = 3.4 COP at 47°F; 2.4 COP at 17°F
Heating efficiency HV5
135–240 kBtu/h = 3.2 COP at 47°F; 2.1 COP at 17°F
Packaged  240 kBtu/h = 3.2 COP at 47°F; 2.1 COP at 17°F
Single-Zone < 65 kBtu/h = 15.0 SEER, 12.0 EER
Air-Source Heat 65–135 kBtu/h = 11.5 EER, 12.8 IEER
Pumps with Cooling efficiency HV5
135–240 kBtu/h = 11.5 EER, 12.3 IEER
DOAS  240 kBtu/h = 10.5 EER, 11.3 IEER
Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV5
Maximum fan power 0.4 W/cfm HV5
HVAC

Heating efficiency Full load =15.0 EER; Part load= 17.6 EER HV6
Cooling efficiency Full load = 5.0 COP; Part load = 5.7 COP HV6
Packaged
Single-Zone Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV6
Water-Source Maximum fan power 0.4 W/cfm HV6
Heat Pumps with Water circulation pumps VFD and NEMA premium efficiency HV6
DOAS
Cooling tower/fluid cooler VFD on fans HV6, 12
Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV6,12, 27
Heating efficiency See Table 5-10 in HV7 HV7
Cooling efficiency See Table 5-10 in HV7 HV7
Dedicated Constant volume = 1.0 in. w.c.
Outdoor Air Fan external static pressure HV7
Variable volume (DCV) = 1.8 in. w.c.
System (DOAS) 65% mechanical/motor efficiency in absence of
Fan and motor whole unit EER rating; Motor efficiency as per HV7
Standard 90.1-2010 Table 10.8B
Cooling capacity for which an economizer is required No economizer
Control ventilation air based on pollutant
DCV/performance-based ventilation HV15–16
concentrations in space (CO2, VOCs, etc.)
Ventilation/ A (humid) zones= 75% total effectiveness;
Exhaust B (dry) zones = 75% sensible effectiveness;
Exhaust air recovery HV10
Capture min. 80% available exhaust air, including
general and bathroom, for energy recovery
Control based on occupancy using time clock or
Exhaust airflow control HV17
occupancy sensor
Outdoor air damper Motorized damper HV14
Ducts and
Duct seal class Seal Class A HV18, 20
Dampers
Insulation level R-6 HV19
Design and circuit for separate submeters for
Electrical submeters lighting, HVAC, general 120V, service water heater, QA15–16
M&V/
QA

renewables, and whole building

Benchmarking
Benchmarks Benchmark monthly energy use QA17
Training Facility operator or continuous benchmarking QA13–14
*Note: Where the table says “No recommendation,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the applicable version of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Climate Zone Table

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Climate Zone 1 Recommendation Table for K-12 School Buildings

Item Component Recommendation How-To Tips 
Insulation entirely above deck R-20.0 c.i. EN1,2,17,19,21,22
Attic and other R-38.0 EN1,3,17,19,20,21
Roofs
Metal building R-10.0 + R-19.0 FC EN1,4,17,19,21,22
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) 78 EN1
Mass (HC > 7 Btu/ft2) R-5.7 c.i. EN5,17,19, 21
Steel framed R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i. EN6,17,19, 21
Walls Wood framed and other R-13.0 EN7,17,19, 21
Metal building R-0.0 + R-9.8 c.i. EN8,17,19, 21
Below grade walls Comply with Standard 90.1* EN17,19, 21
Mass R-4.2 c.i. EN10,17,19, 21
Floors Steel framed R-19.0 EN11,17,19, 21
Envelope

Wood framed and other R-19.0 EN11,17,19, 21

Unheated Comply with Standard 90.1* EN17,19, 21
Slabs EN13,14,17,19,
Heated R-7.5 c.i.
21,22
Swinging U-0.70 EN15,17
Doors
Nonswinging U-1.45 EN16,17
Vestibules At building entrance Comply with Standard 90.1* EN17
Nonmetal framing = U-0.56
Thermal transmittance EN24
Metal framing = U-0.65
E or W orientation = 5% maximum
Fenestration-to-floor-area ratio (FFR) EN24–25
Vertical N or S orientation = 7% maximum
Fenestration E or W orientation = 0.25
Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) N orientation = 0.62 EN24,28–29
S orientation = 0.25
Exterior sun control S orientation only = PF-0.5 EN26
Visible transmittance (VT) See Table 5-5 for appropriate VT value DL1,5–6,23
Interior/exterior sun control
S orientation = no glare during school hours DL1,9,12,13,31
(S orientation only)
Daylighting Classroom, resource rooms, cafeteria, gym, and DL1–5,7–21,
Daylight 100% of floor area for 2/3 of school hours
multipurpose rooms 24–30,32–41
Daylight perimeter floor area (15 ft) for 2/3 of school
Administration areas DL1–5,8–12
hours
Interior surface average reflectance for daylighted Ceilings = 80%
Interior Finishes DL14
rooms Wall surfaces = 70%
Whole building = 0.70 W/ft2
Gyms, multipurpose rooms = 1.0 W/ft2
Classrooms, art rooms, kitchens, libraries, media
centers = 0.8 W/ft2
Lighting power density (LPD) EL12–19
Cafeterias, lobbies = 0.7 W/ft2
Offices = 0.60 W/ft2
Daylighting/Lighting

Auditoriums, restrooms = 0.5 W/ft2

Corridors, mechanical rooms = 0.4 W/ft2
Interior Lighting T8 & T5 > 2 ft = 92,
Light source lamp efficacy (mean lumens per watt) T8 & T5  2 ft = 85, EL4–6
All other > 50
Non-dimming = NEMA Premium Instant Start
T8 ballasts
Dimming= NEMA Premium Program Start
EL4–6
T5/T5HO ballasts Electronic program start
CFL and HID ballasts Electronic
Dimming controls daylight harvesting Dim all fixtures in daylight zones EL8,9,11–19
Lighting controls Manual ON, auto/timed OFF in all areas as possible EL8,9,11–20
LPD = 0.075 W/ft2 in LZ-3 & LZ-4
Façade and landscape lighting LPD = 0.05 W/ft2 in LZ-2 EL23
Controls = auto OFF between 12am and 6am
LPD = 0.1 W/ft2 in LZ-3 & LZ-4
Parking lots and drives LPD = 0.06 W/ft2 in LZ-2 EL21
Exterior Lighting Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12am to 6am)
LPD = 0.16 W/ft2 in LZ-3 & LZ-4
Walkways, plaza, and special feature areas LPD = 0.14 W/ft2 in LZ-2 EL22
Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12am to 6am)
LPD = Comply with Standard 90.1*
All other exterior lighting EL25
Controls = auto reduce to 25% (12am to 6am)
Laptop computers Minimum 2/3 of total computers PL2,3
Equipment
ENERGY STAR equipment All computers, equipment, and appliances PL3,5
Choices
Vending machines De-lamp and specify best in class efficiency PL3,5
Network control with power saving modes and
Computer power control PL2,3
Plug Loads

control OFF during unoccupied hours

Controllable power outlets with auto OFF during
unoccupied hours for classrooms, office, library/
Controls/ Power outlet control media spaces
Programs All plug-in equipment not requiring continuous
operation to use controllable outlets
Implement at least one:
Policies • District/school policy on allowed equipment PL3,4
• School energy teams
*Note: Where the table says “Comply with Standard 90.1,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the applicable version of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Item Component Recommendation How-To Tips 
ENERGY STAR or California rebate-qualified
Cooking equipment KE1,2
equipment
6 in. insulation on low-temp walk-in equipment,
Kitchen

Insulated floor, LED lighting, floating-head pressure

Kitchen Walk-in refrigeration equipment KE2,5
controls, liquid pressure amplifier, subcooled liquid
Equipment
refrigerant, evaporative condenser
Side panels, larger overhangs, rear seal at
Exhaust hoods appliances, proximity hoods, VAV demand-based KE3,6
exhaust
Gas water heater (condensing) 95% efficiency WH1–5
Electric storage EF (12 kW, 20 gal) EF>0.99 – 0.0012 × Volume WH1–5
SWH

Service Water Point-of-use heater selection 0.81 EF or 81% Et WH1–5

Heating Electric heat-pump water heater efficiency COP 3.0 (interior heat source) WH1–5
Solar hot-water heating 30% solar hot-water fraction when LCC effective WH7
Pipe insulation (d < 1.5 in./d 1.5 in.) 1/1.5 in. WH6
GSHP cooling efficiency 17.1 EER HV1,11
GSHP heating efficiency 3.6 COP HV1,11
GSHP compressor capacity control Two stage or variable speed HV1,11
Water-circulation pumps VFD and NEMA Premium Efficiency HV8
Ground Source
Cooling tower/fluid cooler VFD on fans HV1,8,11
Heat-Pump
(GSHP) System Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV1,7,11
with DOAS Maximum fan power 0.4 W/cfm HV12
A (humid) zones = 60% enthalpy reduction
Exhaust air energy recovery in DOAS B (dry) zones = 60% dry-bulb temperature HV4,5
reduction
DOAS ventilation control DCV with VFD HV4,10,15
Water-cooled chiller efficiency Comply with Standard 90.1* HV2,6,11
Water circulation pumps VFD and NEMA Premium Efficiency HV6,7
Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV2,7,11
Maximum fan power 0.4 W/cfm HV12
Fan-Coil System FCU fans Multiple speed HV2,12
HVAC

with DOAS Economizer Comply with Standard 90.1* HV2,14

A (humid) zones = 60% enthalpy reduction
Exhaust air energy recovery in DOAS B (dry) zones = 60% dry-bulb temperature HV4,5
reduction
DOAS ventilation control DCV with VFD HV4,10,15
Air-cooled chiller efficiency 10 EER; 12.75 IPLV HV3,6,11
Water-cooled chiller efficiency Comply with Standard 90.1* HV3,6,11
Water circulation pumps VFD and NEMA Premium Efficiency HV6,7
Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV3,7,11
VAV Air-Handling
Maximum fan power 0.8 W/cfm HV12
System with
DOAS Economizer Comply with Standard 90.1* HV3,14
A (humid) zones = 60% enthalpy reduction
Exhaust air energy recovery in DOAS B (dry) zones = 60% dry-bulb temperature HV4,5
reduction
DOAS ventilation control DCV with VFD HV4,10,15
Outdoor air damper Motorized damper HV10
Ducts and
Duct seal class Seal Class A HV20
Dampers
Insulation level R-6 HV19
Separately meter lighting, HVAC, general 120V,
Electrical submetering QA14–17
renewables, and whole building
M&V

M&V/ Begin submetering early to address issues during

Benchmarking warranty period
Benchmarking QA14–17
Benchmark monthly energy use
Provide training on benchmarking
*Note: Where the table says “Comply with Standard 90.1,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the applicable version of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 
Group similar space types within the building
Form/space planning Proper zoning DL4–6
footprint.
Insulation entirely above deck R-20.0 c.i. EN2, 15–17
Roofs
Solar reflectance index (SRI) 78 EN1
Mass (HC > 7 Btu/ft2) R-5.7 c.i. EN3, 15–17
Walls Steel framed R-13.0 + R-7.5 c.i. EN4, 15–17
Below-grade walls Comply with Standard 90.1* EN5, 15–17
Mass R-4.2 c.i. EN6, 15–17
Floors
Steel framed R-19.0 EN7, 15–17
Unheated Comply with Standard 90.1*
Slabs
Envelope

Heated R-7.5 for 12 in. EN9–10, 15–17

Doors
Vestibules
Continuous air barriers
Vertical fenestration
(full assembly—NFRC rating)
Form-driven daylighting option
Nonform-driven daylighting option
Daylighting/ Lighting
Swinging U-0.70 EN11, 16
Nonswinging U-1.45 EN12, 16
At primary visitor building entrance Comply with Standard 90.1* EN14
Continuous air barriers Entire building envelope EN13
Window-to-wall ratio 40% of net wall (floor-ceiling) DL7, EN20
Nonmetal framing windows = 0.56 EN18–20,
Thermal transmittance
Metal framing windows = 0.65 23–25
Nonmetal framing windows = 0.25 EN19–20,
Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
Metal framing windows = 0.25 23–25
Light-to-solar gain ratio (LSG) All orientations 1.5 EN24
Exterior sun control South orientation only – PF = 0.5 EN21, DL13–14
Comply with LEED for healthcare credits
All spaces DL3–6
IEQ 8.1 (daylighting) and IEQ 8.2 (views)
Shape the building footprint and form such
Diagnostic and treatment block that the area within 15 ft of the perimeter DL6
exceeds 40% of the floorplate.
Ensure that 75% of the occupied space not
Inpatient units including patient rooms lies within 20 ft of the DL6
perimeter.
Staff areas (exam rooms, nurse stations,
Design the building form to maximize access
offices, corridors); public spaces (waiting,
to natural light, through sidelighting and DL8–14, 20–23
reception); and other regularly occupied
toplighting.
spaces as applicable
Staff areas (exam rooms, nurse stations,
Add daylight controls to any space within 15 ft
offices, corridors) and public spaces DL20–23
of a perimeter window.
(waiting, reception)

Ceilings  80%
Interior finishes Room interior surface average reflectance DL17
Walls  70%
Whole building= 0.9 W/ft2
Lighting power density (LPD) EL1, 12–20
Space-by-space per Table 5-4
T8 & T5 > 2 ft = 92
Light source efficacy
T8 & T5 < 2 ft = 85 EL2–5
(mean lumens per watt)
All other >50
Nondimming = NEMA Premium
Interior lighting Ballasts—4 ft T8 Lamps EL2
Dimming= NEMA Premium Program Start
Ballasts—Fluorescent and HID Electronic EL2–5
Dimming controls daylight harvesting Dim all fixtures in daylighted zones. DL20–23, EL11
Manual ON, auto/timed OFF in all areas as
Lighting controls—general EL6, 21
possible.
Surgery task lights Use LED lights exclusively. EL14
0.1–0.2 W light emitting capacitor (LEC) exit
Exit signage EL22
signs exclusively
Façade and landscape lighting LPD = 0.15 W/ft2 EL23
Parking lots and drives LPD = 0.1 W/ft2 EL23
Exterior lighting
LPD = Comply with Standard 90.1*
All other exterior lighting EL23
Auto reduce to 25% (12am–6am)
Laptops = minimum 2/3 of total computers
Computers PL2
All others = mini desktop computers
Equipment choices
ENERGY STAR® equipment All computers, equipment, appliances PL5
Vending machines Delamp and specify best in class efficiency. PL3, 7
Network control with power saving modes
PPL

Computer power control and control during unoccupied hours or IT PL2

enterprise power management software
Controls Occupancy sensors Office plug occupancy sensors PL3
Water coolers, coffee makers, small
Timer switches appliances = auto OFF during unoccupied PL3
hours
*Note: Where the table says “Comply with Standard 90.1,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the most current version of Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 
ENERGY STAR or California rebate-qualified
Cooking equipment PL8–9
equipment
6 in. insulation on low-temp walk-in
equipment, insulated floor, LED lighting,
Refrigeration equipment floating-head pressure controls, liquid PL8–9, 12
Kitchen equipment
pressure amplifier, subcooled liquid
PPL

refrigerant, evaporative condenser

Side panels, larger overhangs, rear seal at
Exhaust hoods appliances, proximity hoods, VAV demand- PL8, 10, 13
based exhaust
Use traction elevators for all elevators, and
Process loads Elevators use regenerative traction elevators for all PL16
high-use elevators.
Gas water heater (condensing) 95% Efficiency WH3, HV8
SWH

Point-of-use water heater 0.81 EF or 81% Et PL11, WH3

Service water heating
Electric-heat-pump water heater 2.33 EF WH3
Pipe insulation (d < 1.5 in./d  1.5 in.) 1.0 in./1.5 in. WH7
No central steam Point-of-use steam for humidification and
Heating system HV33
Use hot-water distribution system sterilization
Water-cooled chiller 6.5 COP HV8, 35
Water-circulation pumps VFD and NEMA premium HV35
Surgery

Cooling towers VFD on tower fans HV37

Central air-handling system
Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV8
Maximum fan power bhp  supply cfm × 0.0012 + A HV21–22, 24
Economizer Comply with Standard 90.1* HV19
WSHP part-load/full-load cooling efficiency 17.6/15.0 EER HV2
WSHP part-load/full-load heating efficiency 5.7/5.0 COP HV2
WSHP compressor capacity control Two-speed or variable-speed HV2
Water-circulation pumps VFD and NEMA premium HV35
Water-source heat pump Closed-circuit cooling tower VFD on fans HV37
(WSHP) system with DOAS Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV8
Maximum fan power 0.4 W/cfm HV21–22, 24
A (humid zones) = 60% total effectiveness
Exhaust-air energy recovery in DOAS HV9, 15–16
B (dry zones) = 60% sensible effectiveness
DOAS ventilation control DCV with VFD HV10–11
Water-cooled chiller 6.5 COP HV8, 35
HVAC

Water-circulation pumps VFD and NEMA premium HV35

Cooling towers VFD on tower fans HV37
Nonsurgery

Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV8

Fan-coil system with DOAS Maximum fan power 0.4 W/cfm HV21–22, 24
FCU fans Multiple speed HV5
A (humid zones) = 60% total effectiveness
Exhaust-air energy recovery in DOAS HV9, 15–16
B (dry zones) = 60% sensible effectiveness
DOAS ventilation control DCV with VFD HV10–11
Heat recovery water-cooled chiller 4.55 COP HV8, 36, 38
Water-cooled chiller 6.5 COP HV8, 35
Water-circulation pumps VFD and NEMA premium HV37
Cooling towers VFD on tower fans HV35
Mixed-air VAV system with
Boiler efficiency 90% Ec HV8
separate OA treatment and
heat recovery system Maximum fan power bhp  supply cfm × 0.0012 + A HV21–22, 24
Economizer Comply with Standard 90.1* HV19
A (humid zones) = 60% total effectiveness
Exhaust-air energy recovery in DOAS HV9, 15–16
B (dry zones) = 60% sensible effectiveness
DOAS ventilation control DCV with VFD HV10–11
OA damper Motorized HV14, 31
Ducts and dampers Duct seal class Seal class A HV22, 24
Insulation level R-6 HV22–23
Design and circuit for separate submeters for
Electrical submeters lighting, HVAC, general 120V, service water QA12–14
heating, renewables, and whole building
QA

Measurement and verification

Benchmarks Benchmark monthly energy use. QA15
Training Facility operator on continuous benchmarking QA12–15
*Note: Where the table says “Comply with Standard 90.1,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the most current version of Standard 90.1 or the local code requirements.

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Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 
Insulation entirely above deck R-20.0 c.i. EN1, 3, 19–21
Roofs Metal building R-19.0 + R-10.0 FC EN2–3, 19–21
SRI 78 EN3
Mass (HC > 7 Btu/ft2) No recommendation* EN4, 19–21
Walls Metal building R-0.0 + R-9.8 c.i. EN5, 19–21
Steel framed R-13.0 EN6, 19–21
Mass No recommendation* EN7, 19–21
Floors
Steel framed No recommendation* EN8, 19–21
Unheated No recommendation* EN19–21
Envelope

Slabs Heated R-10 for 12 in. EN10–11, 19–21

Freezer box floors See Table 5-2 EN12
Swinging U-0.70 EN13, 20
Nonswinging U-0.16 EN14, 20
Doors Vehicular/dock infiltration—door closed 0.28 cfm/ft2 of door area EN15, 20
Vehicular/dock infiltration—door open,
Weather seals for dock, levelers, trailer hinges EN16, 20
truck in place
Vestibules All building entrances Yes EN17, 20
Air Infiltration Control Continuous air barrier Entire building envelope EN18
Thermal transmittance U-0.57 EN22–25
View Fenestration—
SHGC 0.25 EN23–25
All Orientations
VT/SHGC >1.10 EN29
Required per Standard 90.1 when sales floor
Skylights or rooftop monitors DL1–10
ceiling height > 15 ft and area is  2500 ft2
Daylight area  50% of the sales floor DL1–10
Skylight to daylight area Minimum = 3%, maximum = 5% DL3
VT Skylight VT  0.40 DL3
Daylighting Skylight SHGC 0.35 EN25–27
Skylight thermal transmittance U-0.75 DL4
Effective aperture Skylight effective aperture  1% DL8
Measured haze value > 90% when tested
Glazing material/diffuser DL3
according to ASTM D1003 (ASTM 2013)
Controls General lighting auto control in response to daylight DL6–7, 9–10
EL1, 3–7, 9–11, 17,
Sales floor LPD = 1.15 W/ft2
25, 30
EL1, 4, 9–11,
Stock room LPD = 0.6 W/ft2
Ambient and accent lighting 17–19, 29–30
EL1–2, 4, 8–11,
Daylighting / Lighting

Average of all other LPDs = 0.8 W/ft2 17–19, 25–27,

29–30
LED—general = 80, accent = 75, case = 50
Light source lamp efficacy
LED—exterior = 75 EL12, 14
(mean lumens per watt)
T8 and T5—greater than 2 ft = 92, 2 ft and less = 85
Nondimming = NEMA Premium instant start
Interior Lighting T8 ballasts EL12
Dimming = NEMA Premium program start
All T5/T5HO ballasts Electronic program start EL12
All CFL and HID ballasts Electronic EL13
Sales floor = time switch—auto to 25% during closed
EL16
hours, auto to 2% or less when unoccupied
Additional specialty lighting = auto ON only during
EL16
store open hours
Lighting controls
Stock room, restrooms = auto ON/OFF occupancy
EL15
sensors
All other = manual ON, auto OFF occupancy sensors EL15
After hours = maximum 2% of total building LPD EL16
LPD = 0.075 W/ft2 in LZ3 and LZ4, 0.05 W/ft2 in LZ2
Façade and landscape lighting EL33–35
Controls = auto OFF at business closing
LPD = 0.08 W/ft2 in LZ3 and LZ4, 0.05 W/ft2 in LZ2
Parking lots and drives EL31, 34–35
Controls = occupancy sensor to at most 50% power
Exterior Lighting 2 2
LPD = 0.16 W/ft in LZ3 and LZ4, 0.14 W/ft in LZ2
Walkways, plazas, and special feature areas EL32, 34–35
Controls = occupancy sensor to at most 50% power
All other exterior lighting No recommendation* EL34–35
Specify ENERGY STAR
Plug Loads

Equipment Use laptops, mini desktops, thin clients PL1–6, 8–9

Plug Loads LED for security lighting and signage
Motion-sensing outlet and power strips,
Controls PL1, 7–8
network computer control, timer switches
*Note: Where the table says “No recommendation,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the most recent edition of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code
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Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 
Cooking equipment ENERGY STAR or utility rebate-qualified equipment KE1–2, 4, 6
Kitchen

Kitchen Equipment Side panels or end walls, larger overhangs, rear seal
Exhaust hoods KE1, 3, 5, 6
behind appliances, proximity hoods, DCKV
Low temperature = 8°F TD
Condenser sizing RF1–2
Medium temperature = 12°F TD
Fin spacing Maximum 10 FPI (excluding micro channel) RF1
Specific efficiency 85 Btu/h·W at 10°F TD RF3
Air-Cooled
Minimum condensing temperature 60°F SCT RF4–5
Condensers
Fan control Variable-speed control with all fans in unison RF4, 6
Variable setpoint using ambient dry-bulb temperature
Control setpoint method plus design TD; additional adjustment for optimum RF4, 7
speed at average load
<68°F wb = 23°F TD
Condenser sizing 68°F to 75°F wb = 20°F TD RF1–2
>75°F wb = 16°F TD
Specific efficiency 180 Btu/h·W at 70°F wb and 100°F SCT RF3
Evaporative-Cooled
Minimum condensing temperature 60°F SCT RF4–5
Condensers
Fan control Variable-speed control with all fans in unison RF4, 6
Variable setpoint using ambient wet-bulb temperature
Control setpoint method plus design TD; additional adjustment for optimum RF4, 7
speed at average load
Suction groups/levels Optimize suction groups based on load dynamics RF8, 13–14
CO2 phase-change heat exchange
Indirect cooling design RF9
Low temperature = two stage or cascade
Compressor Compressor group staging and Continuously variable capacity control on each
RF10
Systems capacity control suction group
Suction groups <25°F SCT = floating suction
Suction group setpoint determination RF10
pressure logic
Mechanical subcooling Low-temperature/medium-temperature SST  30°F RF11
Closed = dairy, beverage, deli, packaged salads,
Case type horizontal (tub), and low temperature RF15–16
Refrigeration

Open = red meat, wet rack produce, specialty

Low temperature = 50–120 W/door with PWM
Case door heater controller RF17
Medium temperature = zero watt glass doors
Walk-in cooler insulation = R-25
Walk-in construction Walk-in freezer insulation = R-40 RF18, EN12
Strip curtains on all doors
Doors < 48 in. = spring assist or cam-lift gravity hinge
Walk-in doors Doors > 48 in. = spring action door closer RF19
All doors = hydraulic door closer
Freezer = fan and cooling OFF when door is open
Walk-in door switches and alarms Cooler = fan and cooling OFF when door is open RF20
All = override and alarm integration
Display Cases Two-speed fan control
Walk-in box fan control RF21
and Walk-In Reduce to 80% speed when load is below 50%
Coolers/Freezers Open/closed cases  10 W/ft
Meat cases  25 W/ft
Lighting design Display doors = motion sensors with 3 min time-out RF22, EL23, EL25
Walk-ins = vaportight LED with motion/vacancy
sensor and/or door trigger switch
Electric defrost = low-temperature cases, freezers,
Defrost meat coolers; air defrost = all others RF23
Time initiation; temperature termination
Electronic modulating temperature control with
Temperature and superheat control RF24
floating suction pressure integration
EC motor; select coils at 8°F TD on freezers
Unit cooler Freezer fin spacing = 4 FPI RF25
Cooler fin spacing = no recommendation
High-efficiency heat exchange at piping exit; sized for
Liquid-suction heat exchangers additional suction superheat at design of 12°F for RF26
freezers and 6°F for coolers
Heat Recovery— Use at least 25% of the refrigeration design heat of
Heat recovery from refrigeration RF27–31
HVAC rejection for space heating
*Note: Where the table says “No recommendation,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the most recent edition of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code
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Item Component Recommendation How-to Tips 
Gas water heater efficiency See Table 5-13 WH1–4
Electric water heater efficiency See Table 5-14 WH1–4
SHW

Service Electric heat pump water heater COP 3.0 (interior heat source) WH1–4
Water Heating Recirculation pump control Time clock or demand control WH4
Pipe insulation (d < 1.5 in. / d  1.5 in.) See Table 5-15 WH5
Refrigerant heat recovery Superheat recovery using low-temperature system WH6, RF27, KE4
Distributed MA Heating efficiency Indirect gas heat = 80% HV1–4, 12
SZVAV DX Cooling efficiency See Table 5-16 HV1–4, 12
Packaged RTU Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV1–4
High-efficiency condensing boiler = 90%
Heating efficiency HV1–3, 5, 12
Indirect gas heat = 80%
Distributed MA Positive-displacement air-cooled chillers:
SZVAV Cooling efficiency <150 tons = 10.1 EER, 13.7 IPLV HV1–3, 5, 12
Chilled-Water 150 tons = 10.1 EER, 14.0 IPLV
RTU Fan motor efficiency No recommendation* HV1–3, 5, 24
Pump motor efficiency No recommendation* HV1–3, 5
Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV1–3, 5
Distributed Heating efficiency Indirect gas heat = 80% HV1–4, 6, 12
SZVAV DX Cooling efficiency See Table 5-16 HV1–4, 6, 12
Packaged RTU
with DOAS Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV1–4, 6
Distributed Heating efficiency See Table 5-17 HV1–3, 7, 12
SZCV Cooling efficiency See Table 5-17 HV1–3, 7, 12
Air-Source HP
Packaged RTU Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV1–3, 7
with DOAS
Heating efficiency See Table 5-18 HV1–3, 8, 12
Cooling efficiency See Table 5-18 HV1–3, 8, 12
SZVAV WSHP
HVAC

Pump motor efficiency As per Standard 90.1-2013, Table 10.8-2 HV1–3, 8

Packaged RTU
Fluid cooler fans Variable-speed control HV1–3, 8, 9, 24
with DOAS
High-efficiency boiler 90% Ec HV1–3, 8
Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV1–3, 8
Heating efficiency See Table 5-19 HV10
Dehumidification efficiency See Table 5-20 HV10
Moisture removal efficiency See Table 5-20 HV10
DOAS 65% mechanical/motor efficiency in absence of
whole-unit EER rating
Fan and motor HV10, 24
Motor efficiency as per Standard 90.1-2013,
Table 10.8
Maximum external static pressure 0.7 in. w.c. HV10
Cooling capacity—economizers No economizer requirement HV17
Control ventilation air based on pollutant
DCV/performance-based ventilation HV18
concentrations in space (CO2, VOCs, etc.)
A (humid) zones = 75% total effectiveness
Ventilation/Exhaust Exhaust air recovery—in-store cooking with B (dry) zones = 75% sensible effectiveness
HV13
> Standard 62.1 area exhaust requirement Capture minimum 80% available exhaust air,
including general and bathroom, for energy recovery
Control based on occupancy using time clock or
Exhaust airflow control HV20
occupancy sensor
Outdoor air damper Motorized damper HV13
Ducts and Dampers Duct seal class Seal Class A HV21, 23
Insulation level R-6 HV22
Commissioning Commission throughout design and construction QA1–13
QA

Quality Assurance
M&V Employ post-occupancy monitoring QA14–17
*Note: Where the table says “No recommendation,” the user must meet the more stringent of either the most recent edition of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 or the local code
requirements.

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