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John-<div><br></div><div>The statewide EIA rates are available for free if you are using TRACE 700 (and possibly eQUEST soon, keep reading), I maintain free updated library members (using EIA data)at <a href="http://energy-models.com/downloads">http://energy-models.com/downloads</a> (you do have to sign up to download, but it is free and we keep your address private)<div><br></div><div>It takes quite a while to maintain these rates, and I am currently in the process of automating the process for eQUEST (which is more work). However, there hasn't been too much interest in the TRACE 700 rates, so I don't know if it is worth making all the eQUEST rates. There is a survey on the homepage - energy-models.com - if you wish to show your interest to get this process expedited.</div></div><div><br></div><div>EIA rates are good for a start, but I agree with Nick about using the actual rates, especially since LEED points are based on $ savings and not energy. The EIA rates are "Linear" with energy vs. costs. However, in many actual rates, saving 10% in energy (or demand) may correspond with say 20% cost savings. LEED was intended to work in such a way, so that in "the big picture" there is greater energy savings, ie, utility companies can run more efficiently. </div><div><br></div><div>However, the average rates are a great place to start, no doubt, especially considering the complexity of many rate structures.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, if you are interested in eQUEST EIA values, please vote on the homepage at energy-models.com.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div><br></div><div>Bob</div> </body>
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