The first task of COMNET is to develop guidelines and protocols for commercial buildings energy modeling. COMNET has developed a draft set of Commercial Buildings Energy Modeling Guidelines and Procedures. The COMNET energy efficiency calculation process serves three distinct purposes:
- Establishing eligibility for federal tax deduction per 179D of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Calculating percent savings for point eligibility related to green and sustainable rating systems, and
- Estimating annual energy use for a building in the design phase for the purpose of energy labels
To view the draft COMNET guidelines, click on http://www1.resnet.us/comments/comnet/
RESNET is accepting public comments on the draft publication until May, 10, 2010. To submit your comments, click on http://www1.resnet.us/comments/comment.aspx?DocumentID=2 Comments are posted real time and you will be able to review comments that have been submitted by going to http://www1.resnet.us/comments/comments.aspx?DocumentID=2
After the completion of the comment period, the RESNET COMNET Committee will review the comments and revise the draft guidelines where appropriate. The revised publication will then submitted to the RESNET Board for adoption.