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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I have a question of the energy modeling requirement based
on the contract modification. We have previously completed an energy
analysis for a LEED CS project and finished EA credit 1 documentation.
This project has been in the construction administration phase over one
year. Recently, a new auditorium is to be added in the courtyard as a
contract modification (new addition to the existing building). The auditorium
is detached from the base building and will use a separate mechanical system. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Are we required to update the energy model for EA credit 1
for this new auditorium? I know that a CIR may be helpful for us, but it
will take sometime. I just want to ask if anyone has some similar
experience from USGBC and would like to share? Thanks for your
help,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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