Building Operations & Energy Management Flashcards

What is the primary goal of BOMA's BEEP (Building Energy Efficiency Program)?

Answer: To help building owners reduce energy consumption and operating costs

BOMA's BEEP program helps building owners identify and implement energy-saving measures to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.

Which ENERGY STAR score indicates that a commercial building performs better than what percentage of similar buildings?

Answer: 75th percentile or better

An ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher means the building performs better than 75% of similar buildings nationwide, qualifying for ENERGY STAR certification.

What does a building's 'Energy Use Intensity' (EUI) measure?

Answer: Energy consumed per square foot of building area per year

EUI measures a building's annual energy consumption divided by its gross floor area, expressed in kBtu per square foot per year.

In commercial building operations, what does 'demand response' mean?

Answer: Reducing energy use during peak grid demand periods in exchange for incentives

Demand response involves temporarily reducing energy consumption during peak utility demand periods, typically in exchange for financial incentives from utilities.

Which system is most commonly responsible for the largest share of energy consumption in a typical US commercial office building?

Answer: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)

HVAC systems typically account for the largest portion of energy use in commercial office buildings, often representing 35-40% of total consumption.

What is the purpose of a 'retrocommissioning' study in building operations?

Answer: To optimize existing building systems to improve performance and efficiency

Retrocommissioning systematically identifies and corrects operational deficiencies in existing building systems to restore or improve their efficiency.