Energy Design Guidance Checklist

PRE-DESIGN
Conduct a comprehensive charrette that address architecture,
energy, and environmental issues
Identify synergies between design concepts and energy use
Develop scope of work, project budget, schedule and energy target
ASSEMBLE DESIGN TEAM
Select a multidisciplinary team
!dopt an integrated design approach
SET GOAL
Set energy targets to achieve "#$# goal and E%E&G' S(!&)
(arget *inder
+se design guidance for energy strategies and technologies
&eview case studies that demonstrate enhanced energy efficiency
,isit buildings and review energy use of past projects
Consider financial and environmental impacts
!llocate sufficient funds for an integrated design process
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Include energy e-pert and begin energy analysis of design concepts
!naly.e the site and building orientation for energy flow
Select technologies and strategies that enhance energy
performance
Compare estimated energy use to design target)(arget *inder
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Confirm "#$# goal and achieving E%E&G' S(!&)(arget *inder
Identify energyefficient elements which re/uire e-planations for
their installation, operation, and other re/uirements
Gather manufacturers0 literature for systems highlighting energy
efficient features and applications
CONSTRUCTION & BID DOCUMENTS
Include energyuse goals in specification documents
Include Statement of Energy Design Intent 1SEDI2 from (arget
*inder
Document construction methods for energyefficient features
Select /ualified construction team to install energyefficient features
Specify detailed commissioning activities in project contracts
Continue focus on energy features during construction
Establish accountability for all parties for achieving energy and C3"
goals
Select manufacturers with track record for energyefficient
technologies
Seek incentives for reducing energy consumption
Energy Design Guidance Checklist
ACHIEVE DESIGNED TO EARN THE ENERGY STAR

!pply for the E%E&G' S(!& for design projects with an E4! rating
of 56 and higher or meeting "#$# goal
Complete the 7etter of Intent and the Statement of Energy Design
Intent from (arget *inder8 submit documents to E4!
Communicate the intent of the design project to meet energy and
C3" reduction goals in case studies
COMMISSION THE BUILDING
Consult e-pert commissioning firm and hire e-pert as part of the
design team early in the project
Communicate the energy performance goal
Specify detailed commissioning activities in project contracts
Document systems and energy use for building0s 39: staff
OPERATING THE BUILDING
Communicate the energy performance target to the :9, team
:easure 9 verify energy use of building systems and components
Document how actual energy use compares to the design intent
+se E4!0s 4ortfolio :anager to track and rate annual energy use
EARN ENERGY STAR FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
!pply for the E%E&G' S(!& label for buildings with an E4! rating
of 56 and higher
Complete the !pplication 7etter and Statement of Energy
4erformance from 4ortfolio :anager8 submit documents to E4!
4romote the fact that the building actually achieved energy
performance goals in case studies