LEED ENERGY MODEL NARRATIVE
TEMPLATE
[BUILDING NAME]
SUMMARY
[Summarize energy results and major differences between proposed and baseline models. Include
description of any alternate energy measures that were investigated and results of the additions analysis]
ENERGY MODEL INPUTS
[Describe assumptions made for analysis of Weather and Occupancy for baseline as well as proposed
design, describing any major differences; add columns for any energy measures analyzed add columns
for any energy measures analyzed. Complete table below.]
Design Element
Weather
Summer Dry Bulb
Design
Summer Wet Bulb
Design
Winter Design
Occupancy
Building
Baseline
ASHRAE 90.1
2007
Units
Proposed
Building
ºF
ºF
ºF
Weekday
Hours
Weekend
Hours
Table 1 Weather and Occupancy Inputs
[Describe assumptions made for analysis of Lighting for baseline as well as proposed design, describing
any major differences; add columns for any energy measures analyzed add columns for any energy
measures analyzed. Complete table below.]
Design
Element
Lighting
[Area #1]
[Area #2]
[Area #3]
Baseline
ASHRAE 90.1 2007
Units
Proposed Building
W/ft2
Control
W/ft2
Control
W/ft2
Control
Table 2 Lighting Inputs
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[Describe assumptions made for analysis of Miscellaneous Plug Loads and Thermostat Settings for
baseline as well as proposed design, describing any major differences, add columns for any energy
measures analyzed add columns for any energy measures analyzed. Complete table below.]
Design
Element
Units
Misc Loads
[Area #1]
kW or W/ft2
[Area #2]
kW or W/ft2
Thermostat
Cooling
Setpoint
[Area #1]
Heating
Setpoint
[Area #1]
Cooling
Setpoint
[Area #2]
Heating
Setpoint
[Area #2]
Baseline
ASHRAE 90.1
2007
Proposed Building
ºF
ºF
ºF
ºF
Table 3 Thermostat Inputs
[Describe assumptions made for analysis of Envelope for baseline as well as proposed design, describing
any major differences; add columns for any energy measures analyzed add columns for any energy
measures analyzed. Complete table below.]
Design
Element
Envelope
Roof Uvalue
Building
Wall Uvalue
Units
Baseline Existing
Building
Proposed Building
btu/ft2-F
btu/ft2-F
Table 4 Building Envelope Inputs
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[Describe assumptions made for analysis of Windows for baseline as well as proposed design, describing
any major differences, add columns for any energy measures analyzed add columns for any energy
measures analyzed. Complete table below.]
Construction
Baseline Exist.
Building
Units
Proposed
Building
Windows
[Window ‘A’]
[Window ‘B’]
U (btu/ft2-F)
SHGC
SC
U (btu/ft2-F)
SHGC
SC
Table 5 Glass Value Inputs
[Describe assumptions made for analysis of System for baseline as well as proposed designs, describing
any major differences add columns for any energy measures analyzed. Complete table below.]
Design
Element
Systems
[Area #1]
[Area #2]
Units
Baseline
ASHRAE 90.1 2007
Proposed Building
Type
Economizer
Energy
Recovery
Fan Control
Terminal Units
Zone Heating
Zone Cooling
Type
Efficiency
Fan Control
Table 6 Airside HVAC System Inputs
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[Describe assumptions made for analysis of Heating/Cooling Plants and Utility Systems for baseline, as
well as proposed design, describing any major differences add columns for any energy measures
analyzed. Complete table below.]
Design
Element
Plants
Cooling
Plant
Heating
Plant
Renewable
Energy
Utility
Rates
Gas
Electricity
Units
Baseline
ASHRAE 90.1 2007
Proposed Building
Type
Pumps
Type
Pumps
Type
$/therm
$/kWh
Table 7 Plant and Utility Inputs
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ENERGY MODEL RESULTS
[Describe analysis and different simulations that were modeled and corresponding results]
Alternate
Description
Electric
Natural
Gas
kWh
kWh
Annual
Energy
Energy
Usage
Consumption Intensity
kWh
kWh/m2
Annual
Energy
Savings
Annual
Energy
Cost
$
Annual
Energy
Cost
Savings
ASHRAE
90.1 - 2007
Baseline
Proposed
Building
Design
Energy
Measure 1
(Describe)
Energy
Measure 2
(Describe)
Table 8 Energy Model Results
[Include breakdown of energy usage for each simulation include analysis of each alternative. Explain any
anomalies or key deciding factors.]
Energy
Category
ANNUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION (mmbtu)
Energy
Baseline Exist.
Proposed
Measure 1
Building
Building
(Describe)
Energy
Measure 2
(Describe)
Lighting
Space Heating
Space Cooling
Pumps
Heat Rejection
Fans
Receptacles
Base Utilities
Table 9 Energy Consumption Breakdown
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CONCLUSION
[Summarize results of analysis include comparison of proposed building to baseline, any recommended
changes that be implemented to design and why.]
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