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<p class=MsoNormal>All:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We are currently developing an energy model to satisfy the
Performance Rating Method of ASHRAE for the LEED credit EA1 (Optimize Energy
Performance). I do have some eQUEST training but I would still consider
myself relatively inexperienced -- this is my first official energy model being
used to satisfy the LEED credit.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I have developed both the baseline and proposed design
models in the DD Wizard and have since further refined the proposed design
model in detailed mode.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u>Questions:<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What is the recommended workflow for completing this
analysis? By this I mean, do the experts out there typically begin the
models in eQUEST's wizard mode and then move to detailed mode to refine the
model?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Would you recommend moving the baseline model into detailed
mode or is it acceptable to keep the model in wizard mode if all components
have been inputted?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Is there any recommended resource material to help with this
process (books/reference manuals)?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Any advice regarding workflow is greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Robert Des Rosiers, LEED-AP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>STUDIO MA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>130 N Central Avenue, No.300
Phoenix, Arizona 85004<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Telephone 602 251 3800<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Fax 602 251 3100<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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