LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification) Energy and Atmosphere 2

Question 1

Which LEED EA credit requires a project to commission systems beyond those required by Fundamental Commissioning?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced Commissioning

Answer

Enhanced Commissioning expands the scope to include the commissioning authority being involved before design documents are complete and after occupancy.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the LEED EA Optimize Energy Performance credit?

Accepted Answer

Achieve increasing levels of energy performance beyond the baseline code

Answer

Optimize Energy Performance rewards projects for exceeding baseline energy code performance through design and operational strategies.

Question 3

Under LEED v4, which energy modeling standard serves as the baseline for the Optimize Energy Performance credit in most commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer

ASHRAE 90.1 is the energy efficiency standard used as the performance baseline for the LEED EA Optimize Energy Performance credit.

Question 4

A building owner wants to generate electricity on-site using solar panels. Which LEED EA credit would reward this?

Accepted Answer

Renewable Energy Production

Answer

The Renewable Energy Production credit rewards on-site generation of electricity from renewable sources such as solar panels.

Question 5

What does the LEED EA Demand Response credit primarily encourage buildings to do?

Accepted Answer

Participate in programs to reduce or shift electrical load during peak periods

Answer

Demand Response encourages buildings to enroll in utility or grid programs that reduce or shift electrical load when the grid is stressed.

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification) Energy and Atmosphere 2