<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:times new roman,new york,times,serif;font-size:10pt">Rohini:<br><br>I have performed some models for IRS Section 179D. I would assume that 3.64 is alright but I would try opening the project in 3.63 just to play it safe.<br><br>Yes, the baseline building shall conform to 90.1-2001.<br><br>The paperwork required is not defined very clearly. It does not have to be submitted to the IRS but kept on file by the entity taking the credit. You can either print out the entire detailed simulation report, or as I have done, write it to a CD.<br><br>There are no specific issues to keep in mind when modeling the baseline and proposed as long as the baseline conforms to 90.1-2001.<br><br>It takes about as much time to prepare the Section 179D model as it does to prepare a LEED model.<br><br>An important note is that the simulator needs to be
either a professional engineer or contractor licensed in the jurisdiction that the building is located in. The IRS does not specify what type of contractor. So if you are neither and want the job, you can apply for a home improvement contractors license which does not require any schooling or require you to serve as an apprentice or journey-person for 2 to 4 years.<br><br>Paul Diglio<br><div><br></div><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><hr size="1"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> R B <slv3sat@gmail.com><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> eQUEST Users List <equest-users@lists.onebuilding.org><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Tue, September 20, 2011 2:23:02 PM<br><b><span style="font-weight:
bold;">Subject:</span></b> [Equest-users] eQuest 6.4 and EPAct<br></font><br>
<div>Hi All, </div><div>I have a model done in 3.64 (baseline is calibrated to utility) and proposed with the ECM's. Now the owner wants to file for EPAct tax credits. I have not done this before, so some questions:</div>
<div> </div><div>1. eQuest 6.4 is not on the list, only 6.3 - do I have to shift the model to 6.3?</div><div>2. I haven't finished reading the EPAct stuff completely, but quick glance through mentions ASHRAE 2001 as baseline. So, that means I have to generate a whole new baseline model ??</div>
<div>3. Do I have to keep in mind any specific issues while modeling the proposed (and the baseline)?</div><div>4. What all paperwork is involved?</div><div>5. How much time will all this take?</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for any inputs - really appreciate it.</div>
<div>-Rohini</div>
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