CEA Benchmarking & Energy Star Certification 3

Question 1

A hospital wants ENERGY STAR certification. Which use-detail input is unique to acute care hospitals in Portfolio Manager?

Accepted Answer

Number of staffed beds

Answer

Staffed beds is the key hospital-specific input because it directly correlates with patient load and energy intensity in acute care facilities.

Question 2

What minimum ENERGY STAR score is required for a building to be eligible for the ENERGY STAR label?

Accepted Answer

75

Answer

Buildings must score 75 or higher on the ENERGY STAR 1–100 scale to be eligible for certification.

Question 3

Which benchmarking concept compares a building's EUI against the national median EUI for its property type?

Accepted Answer

Normalized source EUI comparison

Answer

Normalized source EUI comparison adjusts for weather and operational differences to benchmark a building against the national median for its type.

Question 4

Under the ENERGY STAR program, what category of buildings uses 'refrigeration units' as a required use detail?

Accepted Answer

Supermarkets and grocery stores

Answer

Supermarkets must enter the number of refrigeration/freezer units because refrigerated cases are a dominant energy end-use in grocery retail.

Question 5

A municipality passes a building energy benchmarking ordinance requiring annual disclosure. Which metric is most commonly mandated for public reporting?

Accepted Answer

Site Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

Answer

Most municipal ordinances require disclosure of site EUI because it is straightforward to calculate directly from utility bills.

(CEA) Certified Energy Analyst Practice Test

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CEA Benchmarking & Energy Star Certification 3