CEM Facilities and Site Selection 2

Question 1

When evaluating a site for a new industrial facility, which factor most directly impacts long-term energy costs related to climate control?

Accepted Answer

Local climate degree-days data

Answer

Heating and cooling degree-days data quantifies the energy demand a climate imposes on a building, directly predicting long-term HVAC energy costs.

Question 2

A facility manager is selecting between two sites. Site A has lower land cost but poor utility infrastructure. Site B has higher land cost but robust grid access. From an energy perspective, which additional cost should be estimated for Site A?

Accepted Answer

Utility extension and grid interconnection costs

Answer

Poor utility infrastructure at Site A requires estimating utility extension and grid interconnection costs, which can substantially exceed land savings.

Question 3

Which building orientation strategy minimizes solar heat gain in summer while maximizing passive solar heating in winter for a US facility?

Accepted Answer

Orient the long axis east-west with more glazing on the south facade

Answer

An east-west long axis with south-facing glazing captures low winter sun while roof overhangs can block high summer sun, optimizing passive solar performance.

Question 4

What is the primary energy-related benefit of locating a new facility near an existing combined heat and power (CHP) district energy system?

Accepted Answer

Access to waste heat for space or process heating at lower cost

Answer

District energy systems distribute the waste heat from CHP plants, allowing connected facilities to purchase thermal energy more cheaply than generating it on-site.

Question 5

In a life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for site selection, which term represents the present value of all future energy operating costs?

Accepted Answer

Net present value of energy costs

Answer

The net present value of energy costs discounts all projected future energy expenditures back to today's dollars, enabling apples-to-apples site comparisons.

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CEM Facilities and Site Selection 2