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The plan must detail a reasonable estimate of the future cost and effort of decarbonization, including engineering, architectural, and structural costs. For example, replacing natural gas heating equipment with electric heating equipment may include costs for power system upgrades and refrigerant and condensate piping in addition to the heat generation equipment.
Electrification readiness Projects must consider electrification readiness strategies that would reduce costs and could be incorporated in the initial design. Beneficial solutions include adding extra electrical panels or oversizing panels to ensure adequate service for future loads. Installing conduits for the future loads will limit the amount of destructive renovation work.
REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED: CORE AND SHELL
Design Analysis
Additional considerations for Core and Shell Teams must analyze design options and develop alternatives to optimize efficiency measures, reduce peak loads, and prioritize decarbonization. For Core and Shell projects, perform the analysis based on anticipated occupancy type and associated energy end uses for the planned future tenant(s). For example, suppose the project is a Core and Shell office building. Teams must perform the analysis assuming office occupancy, and account for all lighting, plug and process equipment, and HVAC and service water heating capacity necessary to meet the tenant’s needs.
While the analysis must consider elements of the future tenant, the primary focus should be on the components and systems within the owner’s or developer’s scope of work. This includes the building envelope, common area HVAC systems, common area domestic hot water, electrical infrastructure, and any base building decisions that can impact the future tenant’s design choices for energy-using systems.
Decarbonization Plan
Additional considerations for Core and Shell PATH 1. DESIGN FOR ELECTRIFICATION
To qualify for this path, projects must have sufficient systems installed in the base building scope of work. The scope must include enough capacity to meet future HVAC requirements for tenants. It must include systems or power infrastructure that meet service hot water requirements and potential process loads, like kitchen equipment. A project without these systems as part of the Core and Shell scope of work cannot use Path 1.
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