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Extracted Content

Project
types
OptionsPathsDocumentation
Path 3Confirmation that the project’s emergency support
systems (if installed), use on-site combustion, and that
the system will only run during power outages, and for
less than 200 hour/years.
Path 3
Add multi-option selection (multiple check boxes),
systems in scope of work (cooking, laundry, other
process), similar to CI.
Path 3
Add Schedules or cutsheets showing electrified
equipment.
Core and
Shell Only
Option 1
Path 2For projects attempting no on-site combustion except at
low temperatures, document how the applicable systems
can operate without on-site combustion at outside air
temperatures above 20°F (-6.5 °C).
Core and
Shell Only
Option 1Path 3
Add calculation for the installed space heating and
service water heating equipment capacity as a
percentage of the project’s peak combined heating and
service water heating load.
Core and
Shell Only
Option 1Path 3
Confirmation that the project’s emergency support
systems (if installed), use on-site combustion and the
system will only run during power outages and for less
than 200 hour/years.
Core and
Shell Only
Option 2Documentation of base building design showing
applicable infrastructure, including floor plans,
mechanical plans, electrical plans, and one-line
diagrams.
Core and
Shell Only
Option 2Narrative describing the sizing and capabilities to meet
future needs.
Core and
Shell Only
Option 2Add tenant guidelines describing electrification readiness
and designing and installing efficient electrified systems.
New
Construction
and Core and
Shell
District Energy System
Relevant documentation and calculations, demonstrating
the relevant DES criteria have been met (as applicable).
REFERENCED STANDARDS

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