[BLDG-SIM] HERS, RESNET, Energy Star, etc. in Apartment Complexes

[David R. Roberts]

Alec:

EPA's Energy Star programs for new residential construction are split along 
the same lines as the energy codes -- buildings 3-stories or less are in 
one category, those 4 or more stories in another.

If the multi-family building falls into the former category, the Energy 
Star standards are well established -- the Energy Star Qualified New Homes 
Program -- and are the same as for single-family homes.  Details can be 
found on EPA's website:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.hm_index

The process involves getting the building tested/inspected/certified by a 
RESNET-certified HERS Rater.  RESNET maintains a registry of certified 
raters by state:
http://natresnet.org/programs/providers/directory.aspx

Unfortunately, the program is less mature for large multi-family buildings. 
Over the past few years a Multifamily National Working Group has been 
working w/ EPA to establish verification and labeling standards for Energy 
Star.  A pilot program is currently underway.  I would recommend contacting 
EPA directly for the latest on this new program -- or perhaps others on 
this list have more insight.

--
David R. Roberts, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Architectural Energy Corporation
2540 Frontier Ave, Ste 201
Boulder, CO 80301
303.444.4149



--On Tuesday, September 19, 2006 6:08 PM -0400 Alec Stevens 
<astevens at dmiinc.com> wrote:

>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a potential client who is interested in pursuing Energy Star for a
> new Massachusetts apartment complex with an affordable housing component.
>
>
>
> Having not done much work with residential construction or Energy Star, I
> am looking for some insight into how this might pan out.
>
> Looking on the Energy Star website, I could not immediately locate any
> section of the site that dealt with new construction multi-unit
> apartments.  Can anyone confirm whether Energy Star is applicable to this
> type of project?
>
>
>
> If it is applicable, can anyone give me an idea of what is involved in
> attaining the rating?
>
> Any appropriate links or other info is much appreciated.  Sorry if the
> question is too obvious!
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Alec Stevens, PE, LEED AP
>
> DMI
>
> 450 Lexington St., Newton, MA 02466
>
> p: 617-527-1525 x105 f: 617-527-6606
>
> e: astevens at dmiinc.com
>
>
>
>
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--
David R. Roberts, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Architectural Energy Corporation
2540 Frontier Ave, Ste 201
Boulder, CO 80301
303.444.4149

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