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<p class=MsoNormal>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I’m somewhat new to eQuest and still trying to get my
brain around it. One big issue I am having is my code building is
actually more energy efficient then my design building. I did a test case
where I quickly modeled a generic building and toggled the HVAC system types to
see what effects the systems have on the building. I modeled the code
building as a Packages single zone with furnace (ASHRAE 90.1 system 3, PSZ-AC)
and my design building as a Packaged VAV with HW reheat (ASHRAE 90.1 system 5,
Packaged VAV w/reheat). My code building is getter considerable better
performance than the design building. Am I modeling the code building
incorrectly? Any help would be appreciated. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
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color:black'>1000 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'>t: 617.520.9438<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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