BOMA BOMA Energy Management & Sustainability

Question 1

What is the ENERGY STAR score used to measure in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

A 1-100 score benchmarking a building's energy performance against similar buildings nationally

Answer

ENERGY STAR scores rate building energy performance on a 1-100 scale, with 50 representing median performance and 75+ qualifying for ENERGY STAR certification, comparing buildings of similar type and climate.

Question 2

What does LEED certification assess in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable design and construction practices across energy, water, materials, and indoor environment quality

Answer

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building rating system that evaluates sustainability across multiple categories including energy efficiency, water use, materials, and occupant health.

Question 3

In building energy management, what is an 'energy audit' designed to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Systematically identify energy waste, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities in building systems

Answer

An energy audit systematically examines all building systems and operations to identify where energy is being wasted and prioritize improvements based on potential savings and payback periods.

Question 4

What is a 'building automation system' (BAS) primarily used for in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Centralized monitoring and control of HVAC, lighting, and other building systems to optimize performance and energy use

Answer

A BAS (also called a building management system or BMS) provides centralized control of HVAC, lighting, fire safety, and other systems, enabling automated energy optimization and remote monitoring.

Question 5

What does 'energy use intensity' (EUI) measure in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Annual energy consumption per square foot of floor area, expressed in kBtu/sq ft/year

Answer

EUI normalizes energy consumption by building size, allowing meaningful comparison of energy performance across buildings of different sizes by measuring kBtu (or kWh) consumed per square foot annually.

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BOMA BOMA Energy Management & Sustainability