NJ P4P – Model Requirements

P4P Spreadsheet

Utility
Electric
 Utility company (generation and distribution)
 Metering configuration
 Meter number & account number
 Rate structure
o Misc. charges
o Tax rate
o Seasonal changes
 Utility Bills for 12 months
o Read date
o kWh
o kW
o Annual cost
o Estimated or actual
Gas
 Gas service type (Firm Gas?)
 Meter number & account number
 Rate structure
o Misc. charges
o Tax rate
o Seasonal changes
 Utility Bills for 12 months
o Read date
o therms
o Annual cost
o Estimated or actual

General Project Info

 School name
 School address
 Project Team
o Owner

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o P4P Partner
o Energy Modeler
o Architect
o Design Engineer
o Contractors
o CX agent

Area Identification
 # of Buildings
 Square Footage
 Building Type
 Stories
 Years of construction / renovation
 Area breakdown by room type
o Might be based on ASHRAE Lighting category?

Occupancy
 Hours of operation per day
 Number of total occupants
 Break down by area type (classroom, gym, kitchen, library, etc.)

Envelope
Walls, Roofs, Floors
 Description of each surface
 Calculated / Estimated R-value
Windows / Doors
 Type / Coating / Panes
 Quantity
 Size
 Age

Mechanical
Air-Side HVAC
 HVAC System name

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 Equipment Type
 Location
 Area(s) Served
 Manufacturer
 Model #
 Year Installed
 Cooling Type (DX or CHW)
 Cooling Capacity
 Cooling Efficiency
 Heating Type
 Heating Capacity
 Heating Efficiency
 Supplemental Heating
 Supply Air CFM
 Outside Air CFM
 Supply Fan HP
 Return Fan HP
 Exhaust Fan HP
 Constant vs. Variable Volume
 Heat Recovery & Effectiveness
 Economizer
Boilers / Water Heaters
 Equipment Name
 Location
 Area(s) Served
 Manufacturer
 Model #
 Year Installed
 Equipment Type
 Distribution Type (HW or Steam)
 Fuel Type
 Heating Capacity
 Efficiency

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 Combustion Fan HP
 Circulation / Feedwater Pump HP
 Pump Control (constant or variable speed)
Chillers and Condensers
 Equipment Name
 Location
 Area(s) Served
 Manufacturer
 Model #
 Year Installed
 Equipment Type
 Cooling Capacity
 Refrigerant
 Full Load Efficiency
 IPLV
 Condenser Type (Air- or Water-cooled)
 Cooling Tower HP and # cells
 Cooling Tower fan control (constant or variable speed)
Motors (not included elsewhere)
 Motor ID
 Constant or variable speed
 Associated systems
 Control type (switch, damper, VFD, none)
 Manufacturer
 Model #
 Horsepower
 Efficiency
 RPM
 Type (ODP or TEFC)
Lighting
Interior Lighting & Exterior Lighting
 Building
 Area (Space Name)

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 ASHRAE Space Type

 Area (SF)
 Operating Schedule
 Building Type
 Floor
 Room Number
 Technology Type (Fluorescent, LED, halogen, etc.) & lamp size (T8, T12, etc.)
 Fixture / Lamp description
 Ballast Type
 Wattage
 Quantity per Room
 Control Type (Switch or Occupancy Sensor) & Mounting Type (Wall, Ceiling)

Trace Model

Zoning
 Rooms assigned to each AHU
 AHU assigned to each plant
 Heating plant type (elec vs. gas vs. hot water)

Rooms
Internal Loads
 People density per SF
 Lighting type (% rejected above ceiling)
 Misc. loads (based on # PCs or special equipment per room)
Airflow
 CFM / SF (calculated from AHU zoning)
 Ventilation / SF (calculated from AHU zoning)
 Infiltration (estimate building leakage)
 Room exhaust (toilets, lockers, etc.)
 VAV airflow
Thermostat
 Cooling setpoint

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 Heating setpoint
 Unoccupied setpoints
 Schedule of thermostat (nighttime setback?)

Systems
Selection
 Type of system (AHU, VAV, heating only, etc.)
 Plenum or direct return
 Fan location (blow-thru or draw-thru)
Options
 Energy recovery type, efficiency, air streams, pressure drop
 Economizer type and setpoint
 Supplemental heat (baseboard)
Dedicated OA
 If separate DOAS, enter setpoints
Temp / Humidity
 Coil leaving conditions
 Humidifiers
Fans
 Total static pressure
 HP / kW
 Mechanical Efficiency
 Motor Efficiency
Coils
 Cooling Capacity
 Heating Capacity

Plants
General
 Variable vs. constant volume
 Primary Only or Primary-Secondary
 Secondary pump power, head, flow
Cooling Equipment

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 Equipment Type (air-cooled, water-cooled, etc.)

 Heat Rejection Type (CT, condenser, etc.)
 Cooling Capacity
 Full Load Efficiency (kW/ton, EER, COP)
 Part Load Efficiency Curve
 Chilled Water Pump Power, GPM, Head
 Condenser Water Pump Power, GPM, Head
 Water-side economizer
 Months of operation (summer only?)
Heating Equipment
 Type (elec, gas, boiler)
 Heating Capacity
 Full Load Energy
 Hot Water Pump Power, GPM, Head
 Months of operation (winter only?)
Base Utilities
 Water heater capacity
 Water heater hours of operation
 Parking lot lights
 Elevators
 Kitchen gas / cooking equipment
 Other Misc. loads or exhaust fans

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