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<DIV><SPAN class=189530217-07012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>ASHRAE appendix G
allows to use EIA utility rate in lieu of actual rate. Does anybody have
experience using EIA utility rate for their LEED projects? I can only find the
electrical consumption rate cents/KWH for electricity, does anybody find the
electricity demand rate in EIA website? Or is it possible to assume the
consumption rate and the demand rate is the same if using EIA rate?
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<DIV><SPAN class=189530217-07012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Another question is
regarding to design indoor temperature. Appendix G requires a cooling system to
be modeled for a heating only system. However, what is the design indoor
temperature for the imaginary cooling system? Should I use common 75 degree F or
a temperature close to outdoor design temperature to minimize the cooling
system? It would affect the total energy modeling outcome since energy recovery
is in proposed building system. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=189530217-07012008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks and really
appreciated any input. </FONT></SPAN></DIV></DIV>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma color=#888888 size=2><B>Ming Zeng</B><SMALL>, PE,
LEED<SUP>®</SUP> Accredited Professional</SMALL><B></B></FONT><BR><FONT
face=Tahoma color=#888888 size=1>Mechanical Engineer</FONT></P>
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