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US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 3 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam
Question #: 20
Topic #: 3
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What reference standard is used to determine compliance with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used?

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ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is the reference standard used to determine compliance with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used. This prerequisite requires demonstrating a 5% improvement in the proposed building performance rating compared to the baseline building performance rating per ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Appendix G1. The baseline building performance rating is based on a building design that meets the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-20102. Reference:

Prerequisite: Minimum energy performance | U.S. Green Building Council

Minimum Energy Performance - ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010


by Aliza at Nov 21, 2025, 01:32 AM

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Daniela
10 days ago
Totally agree, that's the standard we use.
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Anna
15 days ago
It's C) ASHRAE 90.1-2010!
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Ardella
20 days ago
Definitely C) ASHRAE 90.1-2010. I'd be shocked if it was anything else.
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Lili
25 days ago
C) ASHRAE 90.1-2010 sounds right to me. I can't imagine any of the other options being the correct reference standard.
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Wilda
1 month ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C) ASHRAE 90.1-2010. That's the standard I remember from my studies.
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Donette
1 month ago
C) ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is the correct answer. This is the reference standard used to determine compliance with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used.
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Alecia
1 month ago
I feel like ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is the most recent one we discussed for energy modeling compliance. It seems to fit the context better.
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Johnson
2 months ago
I recall something about ASHRAE 90.1 being the right reference, but I can't remember if it was the 2007 or 2010 version.
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Margot
2 months ago
I’m pretty certain it’s ASHRAE 90.1-2007, but I could be mixing it up with another standard we studied.
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Lourdes
2 months ago
I think the answer might be ASHRAE 90.1-2010, but I’m not completely sure. I remember it being mentioned in a practice question.
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Rozella
2 months ago
This question is straightforward if you know your ASHRAE standards. The key is recognizing that the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite is about minimum energy performance, so the answer has to be one of the ASHRAE 90.1 versions.
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Laurel
2 months ago
Ah, I remember now! The whole building energy modeling option uses ASHRAE 90.1-2010 as the reference standard. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Mohammad
2 months ago
Wait, I'm not sure. Is it ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or 2010? I remember there was a change in the standard, but I can't recall which year is the current reference. Better double-check my notes.
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Lera
3 months ago
Definitely C). It's the standard for energy modeling now.
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Mertie
3 months ago
C) ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is the way to go. Anything else would be a real energy saver... for the wrong reasons!
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Valentin
3 months ago
Okay, I think I know this one. The Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite is about minimum energy performance, so I'm guessing the answer is ASHRAE 90.1-2010. I'll mark that down for now.
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Olene
4 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to review my notes on ASHRAE standards to figure out which one is the right reference for this prerequisite.
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Marg
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards ASHRAE 90.1-2007.
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Paris
3 months ago
I think it's ASHRAE 90.1-2010.
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