CPACE Energy Efficiency 2

Question 1

Which ASHRAE standard is most commonly referenced for energy audits in commercial buildings seeking PACE financing?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer

ASHRAE 90.1 establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings and is the primary benchmark for PACE energy audits.

Question 2

A commercial building owner replaces single-pane windows with double-pane low-e glass. What primary energy benefit does this provide?

Accepted Answer

Reduced solar heat gain and conductive heat loss

Answer

Low-e double-pane windows reduce both solar heat gain in summer and conductive heat transfer in winter, lowering HVAC loads.

Question 3

In a commercial PACE project, what does the term 'demand charge reduction' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Lowering peak kilowatt draw to reduce utility billing surcharges

Answer

Demand charges are billed based on peak kW usage during a billing period, and efficiency measures that flatten peak demand directly lower this cost.

Question 4

Which metric best measures the overall energy performance of a commercial building for PACE underwriting purposes?

Accepted Answer

Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

Answer

EUI expresses energy use per square foot per year and is the standard benchmark for comparing commercial building energy performance.

Question 5

A hotel installs occupancy-based HVAC controls in guest rooms. What PACE-eligible outcome does this primarily achieve?

Accepted Answer

Reduced conditioning of unoccupied spaces, lowering energy waste

Answer

Occupancy sensors cut HVAC operation when rooms are empty, directly reducing energy consumption and qualifying the measure as a verifiable efficiency improvement.

(CPACE) Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Practice Test

(CPACE) Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Practice Test

CPACE Energy Efficiency 2