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Benchmarking & Energy Star Certification Flashcards

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

    Answer: Number of staffed beds

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

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

    Answer: 75

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

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

    Answer: Normalized source EUI comparison

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

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

    Answer: Supermarkets and grocery stores

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

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

    Answer: Site Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

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

  6. Which EPA tool allows users to estimate the energy and financial savings potential of upgrading to ENERGY STAR-certified equipment?

    Answer: ENERGY STAR Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator

    The ENERGY STAR Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator estimates payback and savings for equipment upgrades to help prioritize investments.

  7. What is the correct formula for Site Energy Use Intensity (EUI)?

    Answer: Total annual site energy (kBtu) ÷ gross floor area (sq ft)

    Site EUI equals total annual site energy in kBtu divided by gross floor area in square feet, yielding kBtu/sq ft/yr.