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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=770120317-31102005>Based
on AEC's VisualDOE training experience, I believe a certification process based
on an </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=770120317-31102005>extensive three to five days training on energy
modeling for EIT, PE etc would make more sense than an exam. Background
knowledge of engineering and architecture, familiar with modeling tools, and a
dedicated quality control process are crucial in getting meaningful results from
energy modeling.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=770120317-31102005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=770120317-31102005>Tianzhen</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
bldg-sim@gard.com [mailto:bldg-sim@gard.com] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Renee J.
Azerbegi<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, October 31, 2005 8:18 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
bldg-sim@gard.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [bldg-sim] Action Alert! How should
"qualified energy analysts" be certified for the new Federal commercial tax
incentives?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">My two
cents…..<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">It would be easiest
to stick with the typical protocol for the building design industry….. where
engineers and architects need a licensed engineer or architect to stamp the
drawings and specs, so should it be with energy modeling. Who actually does
the design in engineering and architectural firms is often not the licensed
engineer or architect. But that licensed person does do a thorough review of
the drawings and specifications, just as a licensed mechanical, electrical, or
architectural engineer or licensed architect might review an energy model and
report.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Other than requiring
that, the Certified Energy Manager exam given by the Association of Energy
Engineers is a good alternative. It is a comprehensive 3 to 6 hour test, I
can‘t remember, on energy efficiencies issues and requires a good
understanding of energy usage in buildings.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The LEED test would
not be good to require as it is not comprehensive enough and goes into very
little detail on energy issues.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Why create something
new when there are already existing procedures in the building design
industry?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Renee<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
bldg-sim@gard.com [mailto:bldg-sim@gard.com] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Vern Smith<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Monday, October 31, 2005 8:16
AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
bldg-sim@gard.com<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cc:</SPAN></B>
bldg-sim@gard.com<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B>
[bldg-sim] Action Alert! How should "qualified energy analysts" be certified
for the new Federal commercial tax incentives?</SPAN></FONT><FONT
color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=black size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Our modeling group discussed this on Friday. We
agree that many of the most experienced modelers are not registered
professionals. Most projects, via building codes, require the oversight
of a registered professional any way. We don't think defaulting to a
registered professional will give assurance that the model is a reasonable
representation of a project, unless that person actually created the
model. There are simply too many details in a typical energy model that
may be overlooked if the registered individual did not create it. So, if
a certification process is going to be required, it should be at the
individual level. If DOE doesn't create a process to certify modelers,
such as a training workshop plus exam plus standard practices, then perhaps a
professional organization would take the lead. ASHRAE, IBPSA, AIA, or
AEE might be candidates.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR>Vern Smith<BR><BR>Misuriello,
Harry wrote:<BR><BR><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dear</SPAN></FONT></st1:PlaceName><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Building</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></FONT></st1:place><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Energy Analysis
Colleagues:</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am writing to you on behalf of
the commercial subcommittee of the Tax Incentives Assistance Project
(TIAP.) TIAP is a coalition of public, private and NGO parties with a
strong interest in effective implementation of the energy efficiency tax
incentives included in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005, also known
as the “energy bill”.)</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The commercial tax incentives
require the use of “certified” computer software that is run by “qualified
individuals.” The Department of Energy is in the process of making
recommendations to the Treasury Department on how these individuals should be
certified. A good fact sheet on the commercial building tax incentives
can be found at <A
href="http://www.nema.org/">www.nema.org</A>.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">An excerpt from EPAct 2005
addressing this certification is shown below.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">`(6)
CERTIFICATION-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">`(A) IN GENERAL- The
Secretary shall prescribe the manner and method for the making of
certifications under this section.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">`(B) PROCEDURES- The
Secretary shall include as part of the certification process procedures for
inspection and testing by qualified individuals described in subparagraph (C)
to ensure compliance of buildings with energy-savings plans and targets. Such
procedures shall be comparable, given the difference between commercial and
residential buildings, to the requirements in the Mortgage Industry National
Accreditation Procedures for Home Energy Rating
Systems.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">`(C) QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS-
Individuals qualified to determine compliance shall be only those individuals
who are recognized by an organization certified by the Secretary for such
purposes.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In recent discussions we found
that DOE views this as an issue and is looking for some creative ideas on
certification of energy analysts for the purposes of tax incentive rule
compliance. The default outcome may be to require a licensed design
professional (i.e. PE, AIA) as a qualified individual; however, many of the
best modelers and analysts may not be registered engineers or
architects. Also, unlike the residential sector, there is no commercial
equivalent to RESNET. As far as we know there is no certifying body for
commercial building energy analysts or modelers.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">TIAP is most interested in
maximizing participation in the commercial tax incentives program in order to
achieve significant energy savings. We would like to see a certification
approach that allows the greatest number of qualified energy modelers and
energy analysts to carry out this work. We are looking for workable
solutions to certification that do not exclude qualified modelers from this
market.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">So, what advice can the community
of modelers and energy analysts provide on this topic? TIAP and the
<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Alliance</st1:place></st1:City> to
Save Energy are looking for input on the following
questions:</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Are
there any existing energy analysis certification programs that can be used
as a model?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Is
there any existing organization that could be designated for certifying
energy modelers?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Are
there any training courses in modeling and energy analysis that should be
required?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">What
level of experience should be required for an individual to be deemed
capable for this work?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">How
should this experience be documented? Are satisfactory client
references for modeling projects acceptable?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Which
of the following designations indicate that an individual is qualified for
energy modeling:</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Licensed design professional
(i.e. PE, AIA)?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
from the AEE?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">LEED-AP certification from the
USGBC</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Other?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">No
existing designation works for this purpose?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p>
</LI></UL>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Is it
practical to require no certification for energy analysts and just have the
licensed building designer sign off on the analysis
results?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">TIAP would greatly appreciate your
ideas and opinions as soon as possible, but it would be great to have them by
Monday. Please post replies to the list. There are some meetings
in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City> <st1:State
w:st="on">DC</st1:State></st1:place> next week where this issue will be
discussed.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you for your consideration
of these questions.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Harry</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ps---I apologize for any redundant
cross postings. I’m sending this out to all three of the energy modeling
email lists.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-----------------------</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Harry
Misuriello</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Director of Buildings and Utility
Programs</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Alliance</SPAN></FONT></st1:place></st1:City><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> to Save
Energy</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT
face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1200 18th Street, NW, Suite
900</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial
color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Washington</SPAN></FONT></st1:City><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">,
<st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">20036</st1:PostalCode></SPAN></FONT></st1:place><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tel: 202 530
2214</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Fax: 202 331
9588</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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