US Green Building Council Exam LEED-AP-O+M Topic 6 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-O+M exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 6

How is the energy baseline determined in Minimum Energy Performance if the building type is not addressed by the ENERGY STAR rating tool?

ALocal energy supplier estimates or calibrated energy simulation

BHistorical energy consumption data or calibrated energy simulation

CHistorical energy consumption data or national average source energy data

DShort-term system measurements using data loggers or national average source energy data

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Suggested Answer: B

When the building type is not covered by the ENERGY STAR rating tool, the energy baseline for Minimum Energy Performance can be determined using historical energy consumption data or a calibrated energy simulation. This approach allows for a tailored assessment of the building's energy use that is specific to its actual performance.

by Son at Mar 07, 2025, 12:48 AM

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Basilia

12 days ago

Options C and D sound a bit sketchy to me. Gotta go with the good old calibrated simulation for this one.

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Rickie

13 days ago

Hah, I bet the energy supplier would give us a 'calibrated' estimate that's way over the top! Historical data all the way.

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Alberta

14 days ago

I'm not sure about the national average data - doesn't that seem a bit too generic? I'd go with the calibrated simulation for a more accurate baseline.

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Elmer

23 days ago

I think using national average source energy data is a good option for determining the energy baseline.

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Minna

25 days ago

I believe local energy supplier estimates could also be used to determine the energy baseline.

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Noah

1 months ago

I agree with Sarina, historical data seems like a reliable way to determine the energy baseline.

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Lawana

1 months ago

Option B sounds like the way to go. Historical data and simulations seem like the most reliable approach.

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Wendell

13 days ago

Calibrated energy simulations can definitely help in determining the energy baseline accurately.

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Willow

16 days ago

I agree, using historical data can provide a good baseline for energy performance.

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Elenore

19 days ago

Option B sounds like the way to go. Historical data and simulations seem like the most reliable approach.

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Sarina

1 months ago

I think the energy baseline can be determined using historical energy consumption data.

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