From 471dad903da528f6a33764a1faa4755d84adb981 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicholas Long Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2022 13:33:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 01/32] example with ghg stubbed out --- docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml | 55 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 55 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml index f6ba004a..7057f59d 100644 --- a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml +++ b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml @@ -223,6 +223,21 @@ + + + Indirect + CO2e + TOTAL FROM OUR TIME SERIES + + + + + + + + + + kW 21.120000 21.120000 @@ -799,6 +814,15 @@ 32.470000 + + Total + Emissions | CO2e <-NEW + 2019-12-01T00:00:00 + 2020-01-01T00:00:00 + Month + 250 + + @@ -814,6 +838,8 @@ 0.000000 5395.000000 0.980000 + kgCO2e - 15000 + kgCO2e - 25000 @@ -841,9 +867,12 @@ + 2025-12-31 67181.500000 931 70.000000 + 500 + 200 @@ -852,6 +881,8 @@ 37.800000 4451.510000 0.810000 + kgCO2e - 10000 + kgCO2e - 8000 @@ -870,8 +901,32 @@ High Medium + + + Electricity + 12050 + kgCO2e <_-- NEW + + + Indirect + CO2e + TOTAL SAVINGS OVER REFERDCNE CASE + + + + + + + + + + + + Value + + From 81bd0feda83d927cacf599dc93cbeab8df127869 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022 09:40:54 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 02/32] modify schema and example with CO2e fields --- BuildingSync.xsd | 972 ++++++++++++++++------- docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml | 415 +++++++++- 2 files changed, 1055 insertions(+), 332 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 626c38bf..26c4771f 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -1,6 +1,11 @@ - - + + BuildingSync Schema - Version 2.4.0 @@ -80,154 +85,178 @@ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + @@ -241,7 +270,8 @@ - + @@ -254,12 +284,14 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + Description of the infiltration characteristics for an opaque surface, fenestration unit, a thermal zone. @@ -324,15 +356,19 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the outside of the building. @@ -352,10 +388,13 @@ - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the inside of the building. @@ -385,7 +424,8 @@ - + @@ -723,12 +763,14 @@ - + Overall window to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) - + Overall door to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -788,8 +830,10 @@ - - + + @@ -1082,7 +1126,8 @@ - + @@ -1092,7 +1137,8 @@ - + @@ -1102,7 +1148,8 @@ - + @@ -1156,7 +1203,8 @@ - + Description of the roof's condition. @@ -1167,7 +1215,8 @@ - + ID number of the skylight type associated with this side of the section. @@ -1175,18 +1224,19 @@ - The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) + The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) - - - - - + + + + + - + @@ -1421,7 +1471,8 @@ - + @@ -2049,7 +2100,8 @@ - + General description of the standard practice represented by this scenario (e.g., builder standard practice, portfolio average, local practice). @@ -2061,7 +2113,8 @@ - + General description of the benchmark scenario (e.g., original design, building next door). @@ -2117,6 +2170,30 @@ + + + Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + + + + Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + @@ -2170,7 +2247,8 @@ See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(d) - + See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(e) @@ -2199,6 +2277,30 @@ + + + Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + + + + Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + Total period of time necessary to implement all measures in the package. (months) @@ -2311,6 +2413,30 @@ + + + Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + + + + Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + @@ -2392,7 +2518,8 @@ - + @@ -2462,16 +2589,22 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + @@ -2495,52 +2628,69 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + - - - - The number associated with the TOU period. - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - - - - - + + + + The number associated with the TOU period. + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + + + + + @@ -2568,66 +2718,80 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - - - - - - - For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -3123,6 +3287,20 @@ + + + Links to all time series data used to calculate the GHGEmissions + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -3382,6 +3560,30 @@ + + + Annual Average Carbon Emissions. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + + + + Annual Marginal Carbon Emissions. (kg CO2e) + + + + + + + + + @@ -3440,6 +3642,7 @@ + @@ -3581,7 +3784,8 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems replaced by the measure. @@ -3589,7 +3793,8 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would replace the existing systems. @@ -3597,7 +3802,8 @@ - + @@ -3611,7 +3817,8 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems affected by the measure. @@ -3627,7 +3834,8 @@ - + @@ -3641,7 +3849,8 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would be added as part of the measure. @@ -3649,7 +3858,8 @@ - + @@ -3671,7 +3881,8 @@ - + @@ -3750,7 +3961,8 @@ - + @@ -3779,7 +3991,8 @@ - + @@ -3803,7 +4016,8 @@ - + @@ -3835,7 +4049,8 @@ - + @@ -3850,7 +4065,8 @@ - + @@ -3878,8 +4094,10 @@ - - + + @@ -3889,7 +4107,8 @@ - + @@ -3947,8 +4166,10 @@ - - + + @@ -3961,7 +4182,8 @@ - + @@ -3986,7 +4208,8 @@ - + @@ -4011,7 +4234,8 @@ - + @@ -4031,12 +4255,14 @@ - + - + @@ -4062,7 +4288,8 @@ - + @@ -4082,14 +4309,17 @@ - + - + - + @@ -4115,7 +4345,8 @@ - + @@ -4149,7 +4380,8 @@ - + @@ -4175,7 +4407,8 @@ - + @@ -4197,7 +4430,8 @@ - + @@ -4218,8 +4452,10 @@ - - + + @@ -4241,10 +4477,12 @@ - + - + @@ -4267,7 +4505,8 @@ - + @@ -4295,7 +4534,8 @@ - + @@ -4322,7 +4562,8 @@ - + @@ -4802,7 +5043,8 @@ - + Qualification of auditor responsible for the audit report. @@ -4830,7 +5072,8 @@ - + Type of certification held by an auditor team member. @@ -4901,7 +5144,8 @@ - + Type of central heating system, defined as any source of heating energy separate from the zone being heated. Local heating systems (such as packaged systems and fan-coils) are recorded in a separate data field. @@ -4912,7 +5156,8 @@ - + Type of cooling plant. Zonal cooling is recorded in a separate data field. Use of fans or blowers by themselves without chilled air or water is not included in this definition of cooling. Stand-alone dehumidifiers are also not included. @@ -4923,7 +5168,8 @@ - + Type of condenser used for refrigerant-based systems. @@ -5021,7 +5267,8 @@ - + Minimum outside temperature at which the heat pump can operate. (°F) @@ -5033,7 +5280,8 @@ - + Backup fuel used by the heat pump. @@ -5112,14 +5360,16 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for HeatingSource. - + Control for HeatingSource. @@ -5172,13 +5422,16 @@ - + - + - + @@ -5262,14 +5515,16 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for CoolingSource. - + CoolingSource control. @@ -5324,7 +5579,8 @@ - + @@ -5342,7 +5598,8 @@ - + @@ -5377,10 +5634,14 @@ - - - - + + + + @@ -5461,7 +5722,8 @@ - + DeliverySystem control. @@ -5475,7 +5737,8 @@ - + @@ -5501,7 +5764,8 @@ - + @@ -5787,7 +6051,8 @@ - + Fraction of total duct leakage that is on the supply side. Remainder is assumed to be on the return side. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -6192,7 +6457,8 @@ - + The part load ratio of the chiller below which hot gas bypass (HGBP) operates. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7091,12 +7357,14 @@ - + Minimum light output of controlled lighting when fully dimmed. Minimum light fraction = (Minimum light output) / (Rated light output). (0-1) (fraction) - + The minimum power fraction when controlled lighting is fully dimmed. Minimum power fraction = (Minimum power) / (Full rated power). (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7341,7 +7609,9 @@ - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7380,7 +7650,8 @@ - + Area of solar collector exposed to solar radiation. (ft2) @@ -7392,7 +7663,8 @@ - + Heat transfer medium and controls used for the solar collector loop. @@ -7408,7 +7680,8 @@ - + Type of solar energy collector used in a solar hot water or space heating system. @@ -7425,7 +7698,8 @@ - + Degrees clockwise from North. For a premises, it is the azimuth of the front facing element. It can also be applied to envelope components, such as walls, windows (fenestration), as well as onsite generation technologies, such as photovoltaic panels. (0 - 360) (degrees) @@ -7437,7 +7711,8 @@ - + The angle from a horizontal surface; can be applied to an opaque surface, a fenestration unit, a solar panel, etc. (degrees) @@ -7449,7 +7724,8 @@ - + Volume of any separate solar energy storage tank, not the primary service hot water tank. (gal) @@ -7467,9 +7743,11 @@ - + - Solar hot water control. + Solar hot water control. @@ -8651,7 +8929,8 @@ - + The minimum power draw of the fan, expressed as a ratio of the full load fan power. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -9071,7 +9350,8 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9102,7 +9382,8 @@ - + Whether wall insulation is on the inside or outside of the wall. @@ -9287,7 +9568,8 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9318,7 +9600,8 @@ - + @@ -9465,7 +9748,8 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9496,7 +9780,8 @@ - + Insulation R Value of the layer. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -9993,7 +10278,8 @@ - + Fraction of door area that is glazed. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -10332,7 +10618,8 @@ - + (Also known as thermal resistance), quantity determined by the temperature difference, at steady state, between two defined surfaces of a material or construction that induces a unit heat flow rate through unit area (R = ΔT/q). R-value is the reciprocal of thermal conductance. A unit of thermal resistance used for comparing insulating values of different materials, for the specific thickness of the material. The higher the R-value number, a material, the greater its insulating properties and the slower the heat flow through it. This R-value does not include the interior and exterior air film coefficients. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -10401,11 +10688,14 @@ - + - - + + @@ -10722,7 +11012,8 @@ - + Fraction of installed power that results in heat gain to the space. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -10916,7 +11207,8 @@ - + Number of modules in each array of a photovoltaic system. @@ -10976,7 +11268,8 @@ - + Minimum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -10988,7 +11281,8 @@ - + Maximum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -11079,7 +11373,8 @@ - + Resource or fuel produced by the generation system and used as energy on the premises. @@ -11350,7 +11645,8 @@ - + Average fraction of water use for this application that is drawn from the hot water system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -13624,37 +13920,59 @@ - - - + + + - - - - - - - + + + + + + + - - - - - - + + + + + + - + - - - - - + + + + + @@ -13864,7 +14182,8 @@ - + @@ -14256,7 +14575,8 @@ - + Daylighting control strategy. @@ -14339,7 +14659,8 @@ - + Method of communicating data over an analog network. @@ -14353,7 +14674,8 @@ - + Method of communicating data over a digital computer network. @@ -14948,7 +15270,8 @@ - + Ratio of total window area to total wall area. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -14995,26 +15318,32 @@ - - - + + + - + - + - + @@ -15080,7 +15409,8 @@ - + @@ -15110,7 +15440,8 @@ - + The 'y-intercept' value. In Figure D-1 (a), this is Eb. In Figure D-1 (a)-(g), this is C. @@ -15226,27 +15557,32 @@ - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of periods in the Baseline period data. It is denoted as "n" throughout B4. A "period" refers to a measurement of the ResponseVariable. For example, 24 hours worth of data collected at hourly intervals would have 24 "periods". - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of parameters in the model. It is denoted as "p" throughout B4. The number of parameters is not necessarily equal to the number of auc:ExplanatoryVariable elements. For example, a 5 parameter change point model has 5 parameters, even though there is only a single ExplanatoryVariable (likely Drybulb Temperature). In certain cases, this is used in the calculation of the degrees of freedom for the t-statistic. - + Degrees of Freedom as used in the context of a t-distribution. - + This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. See: the Retrofit Isolation Approach (G-14 4.1.1) and Whole Facility Approach (G-14 4.1.2) of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018. - + This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15305,22 +15641,26 @@ - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The beginning of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The end of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15330,32 +15670,38 @@ Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. As documented in Annex B4.1g and the result of Equation B-14 of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018 (E_save,m), this value represents the 'actual savings'. It is calculated via the following: E_save,m = Ehat_base,m - E_meas,m. In BuildingSync terms, the AvoidedEnergyUse = ComparisonPeriodAggregateModeledEnergyUse - ComparisonPeriodAggregateActualEnergyUse. - + The savings uncertainty represented as a decimal. - + The confidence level represented as a decimal between zero and one. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized baseline energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Baseline model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized postretrofit energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Reporting (or postretrofit) model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "normalized savings is then defined as the normalized baseline energy use minus the normalized postretrofit energy use". The "normalized baseline energy use" referred to in G-14 is captured by the auc:BaselinePeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element, while the "normalized postretrofit energy use" is captured by the auc:ReportingPeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the comparison period. @@ -15365,7 +15711,8 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the baseline period at standard conditions. @@ -15375,7 +15722,8 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the reporting period at standard conditions. @@ -15429,7 +15777,9 @@ Enumeration for different potential units. - + @@ -15513,10 +15863,17 @@ - + True if an active dehumidification system is available (in addition to the dehumidification that takes place during normal direct expansion (DX) cooling operation). + + + + + + + @@ -15834,7 +16191,7 @@ - + @@ -15929,7 +16286,7 @@ - + @@ -16107,7 +16464,8 @@ - + Average capacity of each heating stage, at Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) rated conditions, expressed as a fraction of total capacity. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -16451,7 +16809,8 @@ The name or title of rate period. This is intended to capture the seasonal changes in rates. - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -16744,7 +17103,8 @@ - + diff --git a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml index 7057f59d..583fc075 100644 --- a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml +++ b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml @@ -234,7 +234,13 @@ - + + + + + + + @@ -816,12 +822,111 @@ Total - Emissions | CO2e <-NEW + Emissions 2019-12-01T00:00:00 2020-01-01T00:00:00 Month 250 - + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-01-01T00:00:00 + 2020-02-01T00:00:00 + Month + 240 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-02-01T00:00:00 + 2020-03-01T00:00:00 + Month + 260 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-03-01T00:00:00 + 2020-04-01T00:00:00 + Month + 250 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-04-01T00:00:00 + 2020-05-01T00:00:00 + Month + 260 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-05-01T00:00:00 + 2020-06-01T00:00:00 + Month + 230 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-06-01T00:00:00 + 2020-07-01T00:00:00 + Month + 280 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-07-01T00:00:00 + 2020-08-01T00:00:00 + Month + 270 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-08-01T00:00:00 + 2020-09-01T00:00:00 + Month + 260 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-09-01T00:00:00 + 2020-10-01T00:00:00 + Month + 250 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-10-01T00:00:00 + 2020-11-01T00:00:00 + Month + 240 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-11-01T00:00:00 + 2020-12-01T00:00:00 + Month + 250 + @@ -838,8 +943,8 @@ 0.000000 5395.000000 0.980000 - kgCO2e - 15000 - kgCO2e - 25000 + 15000 + 25000 @@ -901,32 +1006,290 @@ High Medium - - - Electricity - 12050 - kgCO2e <_-- NEW - - - Indirect - CO2e - TOTAL SAVINGS OVER REFERDCNE CASE - - - - - - - - - + 600 + 210 + + + Electricity + This is required for L1 to document irregularities in monthly energy patterns (Std 211 6.1.2.1.j). No irregularities found. + kWh + All end uses + 50000 + 234.000000 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Indirect + CO2e + TOTAL FROM OUR TIME SERIES + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + kW + 18.120000 + 18.120000 + 4500.000000 + + + + + - - Value + + Total + Energy + 2019-01-01T00:00:00 + 2019-02-01T00:00:00 + Month + 6792.890000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-02-01T00:00:00 + 2019-03-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5841.750000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-03-01T00:00:00 + 2019-04-01T00:00:00 + Month + 6025.190000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-04-01T00:00:00 + 2019-05-01T00:00:00 + Month + 4985.300000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-05-01T00:00:00 + 2019-06-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5184.040000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-06-01T00:00:00 + 2019-07-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5358.550000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-07-01T00:00:00 + 2019-08-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5755.670000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-08-01T00:00:00 + 2019-09-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5981.780000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-09-01T00:00:00 + 2019-10-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5401.940000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-10-01T00:00:00 + 2019-11-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5225.840000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-11-01T00:00:00 + 2019-12-01T00:00:00 + Month + 5672.150000 + + + + Total + Energy + 2019-12-01T00:00:00 + 2020-01-01T00:00:00 + Month + 6291.630000 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2019-12-01T00:00:00 + 2020-01-01T00:00:00 + Month + 280 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-01-01T00:00:00 + 2020-02-01T00:00:00 + Month + 240 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-02-01T00:00:00 + 2020-03-01T00:00:00 + Month + 250 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-03-01T00:00:00 + 2020-04-01T00:00:00 + Month + 260 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-04-01T00:00:00 + 2020-05-01T00:00:00 + Month + 280 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-05-01T00:00:00 + 2020-06-01T00:00:00 + Month + 270 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-06-01T00:00:00 + 2020-07-01T00:00:00 + Month + 250 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-07-01T00:00:00 + 2020-08-01T00:00:00 + Month + 220 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-08-01T00:00:00 + 2020-09-01T00:00:00 + Month + 230 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-09-01T00:00:00 + 2020-10-01T00:00:00 + Month + 250 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-10-01T00:00:00 + 2020-11-01T00:00:00 + Month + 280 + + + + Total + Emissions + 2020-11-01T00:00:00 + 2020-12-01T00:00:00 + Month + 300 + + + + 200000.500000 + 35.800000 + 4300.510000 + 0.710000 + 9000 + 7000 + + From a7e39dbb8bd92d1329be32a65b3cf546fd3a506d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 11:06:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 03/32] fixing schema and tests --- BuildingSync.xsd | 107 +++++++++++++++-------------------------------- 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 74 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 26c4771f..f02cdcc5 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -2170,30 +2170,8 @@ - - - Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) - - - - - - - - - - - - Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) - - - - - - - - - + + @@ -2277,30 +2255,8 @@ - - - Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) - - - - - - - - - - - - Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) - - - - - - - - - + + Total period of time necessary to implement all measures in the package. (months) @@ -2413,30 +2369,8 @@ - - - Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) - - - - - - - - - - - - Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e) - - - - - - - - - + + @@ -3293,7 +3227,8 @@ - + @@ -3572,7 +3507,7 @@ - + Annual Marginal Carbon Emissions. (kg CO2e) @@ -16009,6 +15944,30 @@ + + + Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + + + + + + + + + + + + Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + + + + + + + + + The water temperature that the equipment supplies, such as the chilled water temperature setpoint for a chiller, or hot water temperature setpoint for water leaving a boiler. (°F) From 9266685941266a86d67a9770576e3c095afdedd4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 12:09:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 04/32] remove tabs --- BuildingSync.xsd | 851 +++++++++++++++++------------------------------ 1 file changed, 304 insertions(+), 547 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index f02cdcc5..0863c0f3 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -1,11 +1,6 @@ - - + + BuildingSync Schema - Version 2.4.0 @@ -85,178 +80,154 @@ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + @@ -270,8 +241,7 @@ - + @@ -284,14 +254,12 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + Description of the infiltration characteristics for an opaque surface, fenestration unit, a thermal zone. @@ -356,19 +324,15 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the outside of the building. @@ -388,13 +352,10 @@ - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the inside of the building. @@ -424,8 +385,7 @@ - + @@ -763,14 +723,12 @@ - + Overall window to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) - + Overall door to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -830,10 +788,8 @@ - - + + @@ -1126,8 +1082,7 @@ - + @@ -1137,8 +1092,7 @@ - + @@ -1148,8 +1102,7 @@ - + @@ -1203,8 +1156,7 @@ - + Description of the roof's condition. @@ -1215,8 +1167,7 @@ - + ID number of the skylight type associated with this side of the section. @@ -1224,19 +1175,18 @@ - The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) + The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) - - - - - + + + + + - + @@ -1471,8 +1421,7 @@ - + @@ -2100,8 +2049,7 @@ - + General description of the standard practice represented by this scenario (e.g., builder standard practice, portfolio average, local practice). @@ -2113,8 +2061,7 @@ - + General description of the benchmark scenario (e.g., original design, building next door). @@ -2225,8 +2172,7 @@ See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(d) - + See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(e) @@ -2452,8 +2398,7 @@ - + @@ -2523,22 +2468,16 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + @@ -2562,69 +2501,52 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + - - - - The number associated with the TOU period. - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - - - - - + + + + The number associated with the TOU period. + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + + + + + @@ -2652,80 +2574,66 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - - - - - - - For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -3227,8 +3135,7 @@ - + @@ -3719,8 +3626,7 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems replaced by the measure. @@ -3728,8 +3634,7 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would replace the existing systems. @@ -3737,8 +3642,7 @@ - + @@ -3752,8 +3656,7 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems affected by the measure. @@ -3769,8 +3672,7 @@ - + @@ -3784,8 +3686,7 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would be added as part of the measure. @@ -3793,8 +3694,7 @@ - + @@ -3816,8 +3716,7 @@ - + @@ -3896,8 +3795,7 @@ - + @@ -3926,8 +3824,7 @@ - + @@ -3951,8 +3848,7 @@ - + @@ -3984,8 +3880,7 @@ - + @@ -4000,8 +3895,7 @@ - + @@ -4029,10 +3923,8 @@ - - + + @@ -4042,8 +3934,7 @@ - + @@ -4101,10 +3992,8 @@ - - + + @@ -4117,8 +4006,7 @@ - + @@ -4143,8 +4031,7 @@ - + @@ -4169,8 +4056,7 @@ - + @@ -4190,14 +4076,12 @@ - + - + @@ -4223,8 +4107,7 @@ - + @@ -4244,17 +4127,14 @@ - + - + - + @@ -4280,8 +4160,7 @@ - + @@ -4315,8 +4194,7 @@ - + @@ -4342,8 +4220,7 @@ - + @@ -4365,8 +4242,7 @@ - + @@ -4387,10 +4263,8 @@ - - + + @@ -4412,12 +4286,10 @@ - + - + @@ -4440,8 +4312,7 @@ - + @@ -4469,8 +4340,7 @@ - + @@ -4497,8 +4367,7 @@ - + @@ -4978,8 +4847,7 @@ - + Qualification of auditor responsible for the audit report. @@ -5007,8 +4875,7 @@ - + Type of certification held by an auditor team member. @@ -5079,8 +4946,7 @@ - + Type of central heating system, defined as any source of heating energy separate from the zone being heated. Local heating systems (such as packaged systems and fan-coils) are recorded in a separate data field. @@ -5091,8 +4957,7 @@ - + Type of cooling plant. Zonal cooling is recorded in a separate data field. Use of fans or blowers by themselves without chilled air or water is not included in this definition of cooling. Stand-alone dehumidifiers are also not included. @@ -5103,8 +4968,7 @@ - + Type of condenser used for refrigerant-based systems. @@ -5202,8 +5066,7 @@ - + Minimum outside temperature at which the heat pump can operate. (°F) @@ -5215,8 +5078,7 @@ - + Backup fuel used by the heat pump. @@ -5295,16 +5157,14 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for HeatingSource. - + Control for HeatingSource. @@ -5357,16 +5217,13 @@ - + - + - + @@ -5450,16 +5307,14 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for CoolingSource. - + CoolingSource control. @@ -5514,8 +5369,7 @@ - + @@ -5533,8 +5387,7 @@ - + @@ -5569,14 +5422,10 @@ - - - - + + + + @@ -5657,8 +5506,7 @@ - + DeliverySystem control. @@ -5672,8 +5520,7 @@ - + @@ -5699,8 +5546,7 @@ - + @@ -5986,8 +5832,7 @@ - + Fraction of total duct leakage that is on the supply side. Remainder is assumed to be on the return side. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -6392,8 +6237,7 @@ - + The part load ratio of the chiller below which hot gas bypass (HGBP) operates. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7292,14 +7136,12 @@ - + Minimum light output of controlled lighting when fully dimmed. Minimum light fraction = (Minimum light output) / (Rated light output). (0-1) (fraction) - + The minimum power fraction when controlled lighting is fully dimmed. Minimum power fraction = (Minimum power) / (Full rated power). (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7544,9 +7386,7 @@ - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7585,8 +7425,7 @@ - + Area of solar collector exposed to solar radiation. (ft2) @@ -7598,8 +7437,7 @@ - + Heat transfer medium and controls used for the solar collector loop. @@ -7615,8 +7453,7 @@ - + Type of solar energy collector used in a solar hot water or space heating system. @@ -7633,8 +7470,7 @@ - + Degrees clockwise from North. For a premises, it is the azimuth of the front facing element. It can also be applied to envelope components, such as walls, windows (fenestration), as well as onsite generation technologies, such as photovoltaic panels. (0 - 360) (degrees) @@ -7646,8 +7482,7 @@ - + The angle from a horizontal surface; can be applied to an opaque surface, a fenestration unit, a solar panel, etc. (degrees) @@ -7659,8 +7494,7 @@ - + Volume of any separate solar energy storage tank, not the primary service hot water tank. (gal) @@ -7678,11 +7512,9 @@ - + - Solar hot water control. + Solar hot water control. @@ -8864,8 +8696,7 @@ - + The minimum power draw of the fan, expressed as a ratio of the full load fan power. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -9285,8 +9116,7 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9317,8 +9147,7 @@ - + Whether wall insulation is on the inside or outside of the wall. @@ -9503,8 +9332,7 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9535,8 +9363,7 @@ - + @@ -9683,8 +9510,7 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9715,8 +9541,7 @@ - + Insulation R Value of the layer. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -10213,8 +10038,7 @@ - + Fraction of door area that is glazed. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -10553,8 +10377,7 @@ - + (Also known as thermal resistance), quantity determined by the temperature difference, at steady state, between two defined surfaces of a material or construction that induces a unit heat flow rate through unit area (R = ΔT/q). R-value is the reciprocal of thermal conductance. A unit of thermal resistance used for comparing insulating values of different materials, for the specific thickness of the material. The higher the R-value number, a material, the greater its insulating properties and the slower the heat flow through it. This R-value does not include the interior and exterior air film coefficients. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -10623,14 +10446,11 @@ - + - - + + @@ -10947,8 +10767,7 @@ - + Fraction of installed power that results in heat gain to the space. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -11142,8 +10961,7 @@ - + Number of modules in each array of a photovoltaic system. @@ -11203,8 +11021,7 @@ - + Minimum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -11216,8 +11033,7 @@ - + Maximum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -11308,8 +11124,7 @@ - + Resource or fuel produced by the generation system and used as energy on the premises. @@ -11580,8 +11395,7 @@ - + Average fraction of water use for this application that is drawn from the hot water system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -13855,59 +13669,37 @@ - - - + + + - - - - - - - + + + + + + + - - - - - - + + + + + + - + - - - - - + + + + + @@ -14117,8 +13909,7 @@ - + @@ -14510,8 +14301,7 @@ - + Daylighting control strategy. @@ -14594,8 +14384,7 @@ - + Method of communicating data over an analog network. @@ -14609,8 +14398,7 @@ - + Method of communicating data over a digital computer network. @@ -15205,8 +14993,7 @@ - + Ratio of total window area to total wall area. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -15253,32 +15040,26 @@ - - - + + + - + - + - + @@ -15344,8 +15125,7 @@ - + @@ -15375,8 +15155,7 @@ - + The 'y-intercept' value. In Figure D-1 (a), this is Eb. In Figure D-1 (a)-(g), this is C. @@ -15492,32 +15271,27 @@ - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of periods in the Baseline period data. It is denoted as "n" throughout B4. A "period" refers to a measurement of the ResponseVariable. For example, 24 hours worth of data collected at hourly intervals would have 24 "periods". - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of parameters in the model. It is denoted as "p" throughout B4. The number of parameters is not necessarily equal to the number of auc:ExplanatoryVariable elements. For example, a 5 parameter change point model has 5 parameters, even though there is only a single ExplanatoryVariable (likely Drybulb Temperature). In certain cases, this is used in the calculation of the degrees of freedom for the t-statistic. - + Degrees of Freedom as used in the context of a t-distribution. - + This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. See: the Retrofit Isolation Approach (G-14 4.1.1) and Whole Facility Approach (G-14 4.1.2) of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018. - + This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15576,26 +15350,22 @@ - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The beginning of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The end of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15605,38 +15375,32 @@ Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. As documented in Annex B4.1g and the result of Equation B-14 of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018 (E_save,m), this value represents the 'actual savings'. It is calculated via the following: E_save,m = Ehat_base,m - E_meas,m. In BuildingSync terms, the AvoidedEnergyUse = ComparisonPeriodAggregateModeledEnergyUse - ComparisonPeriodAggregateActualEnergyUse. - + The savings uncertainty represented as a decimal. - + The confidence level represented as a decimal between zero and one. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized baseline energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Baseline model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized postretrofit energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Reporting (or postretrofit) model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "normalized savings is then defined as the normalized baseline energy use minus the normalized postretrofit energy use". The "normalized baseline energy use" referred to in G-14 is captured by the auc:BaselinePeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element, while the "normalized postretrofit energy use" is captured by the auc:ReportingPeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the comparison period. @@ -15646,8 +15410,7 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the baseline period at standard conditions. @@ -15657,8 +15420,7 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the reporting period at standard conditions. @@ -15712,9 +15474,7 @@ Enumeration for different potential units. - + @@ -16423,8 +16183,7 @@ - + Average capacity of each heating stage, at Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) rated conditions, expressed as a fraction of total capacity. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -16768,8 +16527,7 @@ The name or title of rate period. This is intended to capture the seasonal changes in rates. - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -17062,8 +16820,7 @@ - + From 5033dd99c8162edb46c2c0af2ca89ab39e9e30f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 12:43:09 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 05/32] fix activedehumidification - accidentally modified --- BuildingSync.xsd | 9 +-------- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 0863c0f3..65e7c64a 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -15558,17 +15558,10 @@ - + True if an active dehumidification system is available (in addition to the dehumidification that takes place during normal direct expansion (DX) cooling operation). - - - - - - - From 72cec136d98993bace9d26a874a69eabd80a0930 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2022 09:52:02 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 06/32] adding proposal --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 84 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 84 insertions(+) create mode 100644 proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a04bc0dd --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +# Add Emissions Fields + +## Overview + +This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync schema to capture information on carbon emissions, specifically CO2e in units of kg of CO2e. + +1. Added to AllResourceTotal: + - AnnualAverageCarbonEmissions + - AnnualMarginalCarbonEmissions +1. Added to ResourceUse -> Emissions -> Emission: + - EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesIDs -> EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesID +1. Added to TimeSeries -> TimeSeriesReadingQuantity + - Enum "Emissions" +1. Scenario Type changes by scenario_type: + 1. Added to ScenarioType -> CurrentBuilding, ScenarioType -> Benchmark, and ScenarioType -> Derived Model + - no changes + 1. Added to ScenarioType -> Target, ScenarioType -> PackageOfMeasures, and ScenarioType -> Other: + - AnnualSavingsAverageCarbonEmissions + - AnnualSavingsMarginalCarbonEmissions + +## Justification + +The BuildingSync schema needs to be modify to accomodate a standard way of reporting carbon emissions (in kg CO2e) to support the focus on decarbonization efforts. + +## Implementation + +```xml + + + Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + + + + + + + + + + + + Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + + + + + + + + + +``` +```xml + + + + + + + + ... + + + + Links to all time series data used to calculate the GHGEmissions + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +``` + From ca683755d824d0dcb03328df8a712101b9ceb82e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:41:54 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/32] Update BuildingSync.xsd Co-authored-by: Nicholas Long <1907354+nllong@users.noreply.github.com> --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 65e7c64a..8765f6f8 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3131,7 +3131,7 @@ - Links to all time series data used to calculate the GHGEmissions + Links to all time series data used to calculate the total GHG Emissions From 1b46b2940f0e982380cc5eef647c38553c331357 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:51:41 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 08/32] Update docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml Co-authored-by: Nicholas Long <1907354+nllong@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml index ab52f3a0..3c85e992 100644 --- a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml +++ b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml @@ -944,7 +944,7 @@ 5395.000000 0.980000 15000 - 25000 + 25000 From cda689a973fabf10824b92e0a7b125be8b37a06b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:52:10 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 09/32] Update docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml Co-authored-by: Nicholas Long <1907354+nllong@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml index 3c85e992..12c3a962 100644 --- a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml +++ b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml @@ -990,7 +990,7 @@ 4451.510000 0.810000 kgCO2e - 10000 - kgCO2e - 8000 + 8000 From f5a95f40d73bc6f1e7bc4e28ec1a1754d4ed35cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:54:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 10/32] fix schema and example xml --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml | 10 +++++----- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 8765f6f8..6cc14cf0 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3484,7 +3484,7 @@ - + diff --git a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml index 12c3a962..1321b413 100644 --- a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml +++ b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml @@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ Indirect CO2e - TOTAL FROM OUR TIME SERIES + 25000 @@ -989,7 +989,7 @@ 37.800000 4451.510000 0.810000 - kgCO2e - 10000 + 10000 8000 @@ -1039,7 +1039,7 @@ Indirect CO2e - TOTAL FROM OUR TIME SERIES + 8000 @@ -1289,8 +1289,8 @@ 35.800000 4300.510000 0.710000 - 9000 - 7000 + 9000 + 7000 From 04f4fbcb2f1f86558ca94c35802e12790c818d02 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:23:01 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 11/32] change Carbon to GHG throughout --- BuildingSync.xsd | 28 ++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 6cc14cf0..5ee3660d 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -2117,8 +2117,8 @@ - - + + @@ -2201,8 +2201,8 @@ - - + + Total period of time necessary to implement all measures in the package. (months) @@ -2315,8 +2315,8 @@ - - + + @@ -3402,9 +3402,9 @@ - + - Annual Average Carbon Emissions. (kg CO2e) + Annual Average GHG Emissions. (kg CO2e) @@ -3414,9 +3414,9 @@ - + - Annual Marginal Carbon Emissions. (kg CO2e) + Annual Marginal GHG Emissions. (kg CO2e) @@ -15697,9 +15697,9 @@ - + - Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Average GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) @@ -15709,9 +15709,9 @@ - + - Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) From b9f9fdb14c8f0f264e21c6142884d63dbcaba4aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:57:46 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 12/32] Update proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md Co-authored-by: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index a04bc0dd..8bcae928 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ The BuildingSync schema needs to be modify to accomodate a standard way of repor - Marginal carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) From f68e459961f7b0accbe9a488d843c62ac7554e8e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:58:00 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 13/32] Update proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md Co-authored-by: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index 8bcae928..751a85c2 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The BuildingSync schema needs to be modify to accomodate a standard way of repor - + Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) From 8d256565fc252919367c5781f0b584c5cfd0df90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:58:17 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 14/32] Update proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md Co-authored-by: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index 751a85c2..3068f35c 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ The BuildingSync schema needs to be modify to accomodate a standard way of repor ```xml - Average carbon emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Average GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) From 97436ca9dfefadf8d7bbd103bf1fff601279aa6c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:00:43 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 15/32] Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml | 20 ++++++++++---------- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 14 +++++++------- 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml index 1321b413..f357ea4c 100644 --- a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml +++ b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml @@ -943,8 +943,8 @@ 0.000000 5395.000000 0.980000 - 15000 - 25000 + 15000 + 25000 @@ -976,8 +976,8 @@ 67181.500000 931 70.000000 - 500 - 200 + 500 + 200 67181.500000 931 70.000000 @@ -989,8 +989,8 @@ 37.800000 4451.510000 0.810000 - 10000 - 8000 + 10000 + 8000 @@ -1009,8 +1009,8 @@ High Medium - 600 - 210 + 600 + 210 @@ -1289,8 +1289,8 @@ 35.800000 4300.510000 0.710000 - 9000 - 7000 + 9000 + 7000 diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index 3068f35c..2465fde7 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -2,11 +2,11 @@ ## Overview -This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync schema to capture information on carbon emissions, specifically CO2e in units of kg of CO2e. +This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync schema to capture information on GHG emissions, specifically CO2e in units of kg of CO2e. 1. Added to AllResourceTotal: - - AnnualAverageCarbonEmissions - - AnnualMarginalCarbonEmissions + - AnnualAverageGHGEmissions + - AnnualMarginalGHGEmissions 1. Added to ResourceUse -> Emissions -> Emission: - EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesIDs -> EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesID 1. Added to TimeSeries -> TimeSeriesReadingQuantity @@ -15,17 +15,17 @@ This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync sch 1. Added to ScenarioType -> CurrentBuilding, ScenarioType -> Benchmark, and ScenarioType -> Derived Model - no changes 1. Added to ScenarioType -> Target, ScenarioType -> PackageOfMeasures, and ScenarioType -> Other: - - AnnualSavingsAverageCarbonEmissions - - AnnualSavingsMarginalCarbonEmissions + - AnnualSavingsAverageGHGEmissions + - AnnualSavingsMarginalGHGEmissions ## Justification -The BuildingSync schema needs to be modify to accomodate a standard way of reporting carbon emissions (in kg CO2e) to support the focus on decarbonization efforts. +The BuildingSync schema needs to be modify to accommodate a standard way of reporting GHG emissions (in kg CO2e) to support the focus on decarbonization efforts. ## Implementation ```xml - + Average GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) From 65033b270ba769356f265a9a363004c60a06f25a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:01:24 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 16/32] Update proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index 2465fde7..b101a43b 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync sch ## Justification -The BuildingSync schema needs to be modify to accommodate a standard way of reporting GHG emissions (in kg CO2e) to support the focus on decarbonization efforts. +The BuildingSync schema needs to be modified to accommodate a standard way of reporting GHG emissions (in kg CO2e) to support the focus on decarbonization efforts. ## Implementation From cf2ee8317c6d254cd7dbe9a94dafc2ff9c57ab32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:44:32 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 17/32] adding GHGEmissionIntensity --- BuildingSync.xsd | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 5ee3660d..e59a3026 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -2119,6 +2119,7 @@ + @@ -2203,6 +2204,7 @@ + Total period of time necessary to implement all measures in the package. (months) @@ -2317,6 +2319,7 @@ + @@ -3426,6 +3429,18 @@ + + + Annual GHG Emission Intensity. (kg CO2e/ft2/year) + + + + + + + + + @@ -15721,6 +15736,18 @@ + + + Annual GHG emissions intensity savings per year. (kg CO2e/ft2/year) + + + + + + + + + The water temperature that the equipment supplies, such as the chilled water temperature setpoint for a chiller, or hot water temperature setpoint for water leaving a boiler. (°F) From f6bb50e898b22a159fa55705d16a57041dd167ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:51:35 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 18/32] change ghg units to metric tons co2e --- BuildingSync.xsd | 875 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 565 insertions(+), 310 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index e59a3026..6a00c255 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -1,6 +1,11 @@ - - + + BuildingSync Schema - Version 2.4.0 @@ -80,154 +85,178 @@ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + @@ -241,7 +270,8 @@ - + @@ -254,12 +284,14 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + Description of the infiltration characteristics for an opaque surface, fenestration unit, a thermal zone. @@ -324,15 +356,19 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the outside of the building. @@ -352,10 +388,13 @@ - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the inside of the building. @@ -385,7 +424,8 @@ - + @@ -723,12 +763,14 @@ - + Overall window to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) - + Overall door to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -788,8 +830,10 @@ - - + + @@ -1082,7 +1126,8 @@ - + @@ -1092,7 +1137,8 @@ - + @@ -1102,7 +1148,8 @@ - + @@ -1156,7 +1203,8 @@ - + Description of the roof's condition. @@ -1167,7 +1215,8 @@ - + ID number of the skylight type associated with this side of the section. @@ -1175,18 +1224,19 @@ - The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) + The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) - - - - - + + + + + - + @@ -1421,7 +1471,8 @@ - + @@ -2049,7 +2100,8 @@ - + General description of the standard practice represented by this scenario (e.g., builder standard practice, portfolio average, local practice). @@ -2061,7 +2113,8 @@ - + General description of the benchmark scenario (e.g., original design, building next door). @@ -2173,7 +2226,8 @@ See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(d) - + See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(e) @@ -2401,7 +2455,8 @@ - + @@ -2471,16 +2526,22 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + @@ -2504,52 +2565,69 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + - - - - The number associated with the TOU period. - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - - - - - + + + + The number associated with the TOU period. + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + + + + + @@ -2577,66 +2655,80 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - - - - - - - For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -3110,7 +3202,19 @@ - Emissions that result in gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. (kgCO2e) + Emissions that result in gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. (metric tons CO2e) + + + + + + + + + + + + GHG Emission Intensity (kg CO2e/ft2) @@ -3122,7 +3226,7 @@ - The avoided Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from a renewable energy source or a system. (kgCO2e) + The avoided Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from a renewable energy source or a system. (metric tons CO2e) @@ -3138,7 +3242,8 @@ - + @@ -3407,7 +3512,7 @@ - Annual Average GHG Emissions. (kg CO2e) + Annual Average GHG Emissions. (metric tons CO2e) @@ -3419,7 +3524,7 @@ - Annual Marginal GHG Emissions. (kg CO2e) + Annual Marginal GHG Emissions. (metric tons CO2e) @@ -3641,7 +3746,8 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems replaced by the measure. @@ -3649,7 +3755,8 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would replace the existing systems. @@ -3657,7 +3764,8 @@ - + @@ -3671,7 +3779,8 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems affected by the measure. @@ -3687,7 +3796,8 @@ - + @@ -3701,7 +3811,8 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would be added as part of the measure. @@ -3709,7 +3820,8 @@ - + @@ -3731,7 +3843,8 @@ - + @@ -3810,7 +3923,8 @@ - + @@ -3839,7 +3953,8 @@ - + @@ -3863,7 +3978,8 @@ - + @@ -3895,7 +4011,8 @@ - + @@ -3910,7 +4027,8 @@ - + @@ -3938,8 +4056,10 @@ - - + + @@ -3949,7 +4069,8 @@ - + @@ -4007,8 +4128,10 @@ - - + + @@ -4021,7 +4144,8 @@ - + @@ -4046,7 +4170,8 @@ - + @@ -4071,7 +4196,8 @@ - + @@ -4091,12 +4217,14 @@ - + - + @@ -4122,7 +4250,8 @@ - + @@ -4142,14 +4271,17 @@ - + - + - + @@ -4175,7 +4307,8 @@ - + @@ -4209,7 +4342,8 @@ - + @@ -4235,7 +4369,8 @@ - + @@ -4257,7 +4392,8 @@ - + @@ -4278,8 +4414,10 @@ - - + + @@ -4301,10 +4439,12 @@ - + - + @@ -4327,7 +4467,8 @@ - + @@ -4355,7 +4496,8 @@ - + @@ -4382,7 +4524,8 @@ - + @@ -4862,7 +5005,8 @@ - + Qualification of auditor responsible for the audit report. @@ -4890,7 +5034,8 @@ - + Type of certification held by an auditor team member. @@ -4961,7 +5106,8 @@ - + Type of central heating system, defined as any source of heating energy separate from the zone being heated. Local heating systems (such as packaged systems and fan-coils) are recorded in a separate data field. @@ -4972,7 +5118,8 @@ - + Type of cooling plant. Zonal cooling is recorded in a separate data field. Use of fans or blowers by themselves without chilled air or water is not included in this definition of cooling. Stand-alone dehumidifiers are also not included. @@ -4983,7 +5130,8 @@ - + Type of condenser used for refrigerant-based systems. @@ -5081,7 +5229,8 @@ - + Minimum outside temperature at which the heat pump can operate. (°F) @@ -5093,7 +5242,8 @@ - + Backup fuel used by the heat pump. @@ -5172,14 +5322,16 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for HeatingSource. - + Control for HeatingSource. @@ -5232,13 +5384,16 @@ - + - + - + @@ -5322,14 +5477,16 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for CoolingSource. - + CoolingSource control. @@ -5384,7 +5541,8 @@ - + @@ -5402,7 +5560,8 @@ - + @@ -5437,10 +5596,14 @@ - - - - + + + + @@ -5521,7 +5684,8 @@ - + DeliverySystem control. @@ -5535,7 +5699,8 @@ - + @@ -5561,7 +5726,8 @@ - + @@ -5847,7 +6013,8 @@ - + Fraction of total duct leakage that is on the supply side. Remainder is assumed to be on the return side. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -6252,7 +6419,8 @@ - + The part load ratio of the chiller below which hot gas bypass (HGBP) operates. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7151,12 +7319,14 @@ - + Minimum light output of controlled lighting when fully dimmed. Minimum light fraction = (Minimum light output) / (Rated light output). (0-1) (fraction) - + The minimum power fraction when controlled lighting is fully dimmed. Minimum power fraction = (Minimum power) / (Full rated power). (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7401,7 +7571,9 @@ - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7440,7 +7612,8 @@ - + Area of solar collector exposed to solar radiation. (ft2) @@ -7452,7 +7625,8 @@ - + Heat transfer medium and controls used for the solar collector loop. @@ -7468,7 +7642,8 @@ - + Type of solar energy collector used in a solar hot water or space heating system. @@ -7485,7 +7660,8 @@ - + Degrees clockwise from North. For a premises, it is the azimuth of the front facing element. It can also be applied to envelope components, such as walls, windows (fenestration), as well as onsite generation technologies, such as photovoltaic panels. (0 - 360) (degrees) @@ -7497,7 +7673,8 @@ - + The angle from a horizontal surface; can be applied to an opaque surface, a fenestration unit, a solar panel, etc. (degrees) @@ -7509,7 +7686,8 @@ - + Volume of any separate solar energy storage tank, not the primary service hot water tank. (gal) @@ -7527,9 +7705,11 @@ - + - Solar hot water control. + Solar hot water control. @@ -8711,7 +8891,8 @@ - + The minimum power draw of the fan, expressed as a ratio of the full load fan power. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -9131,7 +9312,8 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9162,7 +9344,8 @@ - + Whether wall insulation is on the inside or outside of the wall. @@ -9347,7 +9530,8 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9378,7 +9562,8 @@ - + @@ -9525,7 +9710,8 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9556,7 +9742,8 @@ - + Insulation R Value of the layer. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -10053,7 +10240,8 @@ - + Fraction of door area that is glazed. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -10392,7 +10580,8 @@ - + (Also known as thermal resistance), quantity determined by the temperature difference, at steady state, between two defined surfaces of a material or construction that induces a unit heat flow rate through unit area (R = ΔT/q). R-value is the reciprocal of thermal conductance. A unit of thermal resistance used for comparing insulating values of different materials, for the specific thickness of the material. The higher the R-value number, a material, the greater its insulating properties and the slower the heat flow through it. This R-value does not include the interior and exterior air film coefficients. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -10461,11 +10650,14 @@ - + - - + + @@ -10782,7 +10974,8 @@ - + Fraction of installed power that results in heat gain to the space. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -10976,7 +11169,8 @@ - + Number of modules in each array of a photovoltaic system. @@ -11036,7 +11230,8 @@ - + Minimum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -11048,7 +11243,8 @@ - + Maximum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -11139,7 +11335,8 @@ - + Resource or fuel produced by the generation system and used as energy on the premises. @@ -11410,7 +11607,8 @@ - + Average fraction of water use for this application that is drawn from the hot water system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -13684,37 +13882,59 @@ - - - + + + - - - - - - - + + + + + + + - - - - - - + + + + + + - + - - - - - + + + + + @@ -13924,7 +14144,8 @@ - + @@ -14316,7 +14537,8 @@ - + Daylighting control strategy. @@ -14399,7 +14621,8 @@ - + Method of communicating data over an analog network. @@ -14413,7 +14636,8 @@ - + Method of communicating data over a digital computer network. @@ -15008,7 +15232,8 @@ - + Ratio of total window area to total wall area. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -15055,26 +15280,32 @@ - - - + + + - + - + - + @@ -15140,7 +15371,8 @@ - + @@ -15170,7 +15402,8 @@ - + The 'y-intercept' value. In Figure D-1 (a), this is Eb. In Figure D-1 (a)-(g), this is C. @@ -15286,27 +15519,32 @@ - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of periods in the Baseline period data. It is denoted as "n" throughout B4. A "period" refers to a measurement of the ResponseVariable. For example, 24 hours worth of data collected at hourly intervals would have 24 "periods". - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of parameters in the model. It is denoted as "p" throughout B4. The number of parameters is not necessarily equal to the number of auc:ExplanatoryVariable elements. For example, a 5 parameter change point model has 5 parameters, even though there is only a single ExplanatoryVariable (likely Drybulb Temperature). In certain cases, this is used in the calculation of the degrees of freedom for the t-statistic. - + Degrees of Freedom as used in the context of a t-distribution. - + This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. See: the Retrofit Isolation Approach (G-14 4.1.1) and Whole Facility Approach (G-14 4.1.2) of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018. - + This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15365,22 +15603,26 @@ - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The beginning of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The end of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15390,32 +15632,38 @@ Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. As documented in Annex B4.1g and the result of Equation B-14 of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018 (E_save,m), this value represents the 'actual savings'. It is calculated via the following: E_save,m = Ehat_base,m - E_meas,m. In BuildingSync terms, the AvoidedEnergyUse = ComparisonPeriodAggregateModeledEnergyUse - ComparisonPeriodAggregateActualEnergyUse. - + The savings uncertainty represented as a decimal. - + The confidence level represented as a decimal between zero and one. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized baseline energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Baseline model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized postretrofit energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Reporting (or postretrofit) model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "normalized savings is then defined as the normalized baseline energy use minus the normalized postretrofit energy use". The "normalized baseline energy use" referred to in G-14 is captured by the auc:BaselinePeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element, while the "normalized postretrofit energy use" is captured by the auc:ReportingPeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the comparison period. @@ -15425,7 +15673,8 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the baseline period at standard conditions. @@ -15435,7 +15684,8 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the reporting period at standard conditions. @@ -15489,7 +15739,9 @@ Enumeration for different potential units. - + @@ -15714,7 +15966,7 @@ - Average GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Average GHG emissions savings per year. (metric tons CO2e/year) @@ -15726,7 +15978,7 @@ - Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (metric tons CO2e/year) @@ -16203,7 +16455,8 @@ - + Average capacity of each heating stage, at Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) rated conditions, expressed as a fraction of total capacity. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -16547,7 +16800,8 @@ The name or title of rate period. This is intended to capture the seasonal changes in rates. - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -16840,7 +17094,8 @@ - + From 9dcac48c8b250610c9a8278f585947f1538ddcee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:04:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 19/32] Update BuildingSync.xsd --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 6a00c255..83d81924 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -15978,7 +15978,7 @@ - Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (metric tons CO2e/year) + Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (MtCO2e/year) From c97ec77c72df833297ebe6253d3f37753d0dbe74 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:05:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 20/32] Update BuildingSync.xsd --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 83d81924..b9bd95c3 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3202,7 +3202,7 @@ - Emissions that result in gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. (metric tons CO2e) + Emissions that result in gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. (MtCO2e) From 8981aa8064ab215417c60fe2e6fd106ed6ecd09f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:06:21 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 21/32] Update BuildingSync.xsd --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index b9bd95c3..208b4477 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -15966,7 +15966,7 @@ - Average GHG emissions savings per year. (metric tons CO2e/year) + Average GHG emissions savings per year. (MtCO2e/year) From 9bff78b25b09165bdce208498d7503ebfb573e20 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:06:30 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 22/32] Update BuildingSync.xsd --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 208b4477..a81c4af0 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3524,7 +3524,7 @@ - Annual Marginal GHG Emissions. (metric tons CO2e) + Annual Marginal GHG Emissions. (MtCO2e) From 494d0a425e5b41cca62151b39e78fbaf9992cc57 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:06:38 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 23/32] Update BuildingSync.xsd --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index a81c4af0..7c3c6591 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3512,7 +3512,7 @@ - Annual Average GHG Emissions. (metric tons CO2e) + Annual Average GHG Emissions. (MtCO2e) From ae93d8068d9f42110cc1740cff332dfaef0ceb51 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:06:46 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 24/32] Update BuildingSync.xsd --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 7c3c6591..fbe3040b 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3226,7 +3226,7 @@ - The avoided Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from a renewable energy source or a system. (metric tons CO2e) + The avoided Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from a renewable energy source or a system. (MtCO2e) From b73b409dda2fdc56964394a0c55079bcb47121fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xiong Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:48:11 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 25/32] Fix format problems --- BuildingSync.xsd | 851 +++++++++++++++++------------------------------ 1 file changed, 304 insertions(+), 547 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index fbe3040b..2b09cf69 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -1,11 +1,6 @@ - - + + BuildingSync Schema - Version 2.4.0 @@ -85,178 +80,154 @@ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + @@ -270,8 +241,7 @@ - + @@ -284,14 +254,12 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + Description of the infiltration characteristics for an opaque surface, fenestration unit, a thermal zone. @@ -356,19 +324,15 @@ - + Details about the the assessment. This might include methods used, criteria, evidence, or basis of evaluation. - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the outside of the building. @@ -388,13 +352,10 @@ - + - + Location of observed moisture problems on the inside of the building. @@ -424,8 +385,7 @@ - + @@ -763,14 +723,12 @@ - + Overall window to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) - + Overall door to wall ratio of the facility. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -830,10 +788,8 @@ - - + + @@ -1126,8 +1082,7 @@ - + @@ -1137,8 +1092,7 @@ - + @@ -1148,8 +1102,7 @@ - + @@ -1203,8 +1156,7 @@ - + Description of the roof's condition. @@ -1215,8 +1167,7 @@ - + ID number of the skylight type associated with this side of the section. @@ -1224,19 +1175,18 @@ - The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) + The percentage of the skylight area relative to the roof area. (0-100) (%) - - - - - + + + + + - + @@ -1471,8 +1421,7 @@ - + @@ -2100,8 +2049,7 @@ - + General description of the standard practice represented by this scenario (e.g., builder standard practice, portfolio average, local practice). @@ -2113,8 +2061,7 @@ - + General description of the benchmark scenario (e.g., original design, building next door). @@ -2226,8 +2173,7 @@ See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(d) - + See SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.1.5(e) @@ -2455,8 +2401,7 @@ - + @@ -2526,22 +2471,16 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + @@ -2565,69 +2504,52 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - + - - - - The number associated with the TOU period. - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) - - - - - - - - - + + + + The number associated with the TOU period. + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day from which the rate is applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + The time of day after which the rate is not applicable. (hh:mm:ss) + + + + + + + + + @@ -2655,80 +2577,66 @@ - + - - - - + + + + - - - - - - - For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) - - - - - - - - - - - - The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + For electricity pricing that is based on tiered pricing, each tier is allotted a certain maximum (kWh), above which the user is moved to the next tier that has a different unit pricing. + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kWh used at which a kWh rate is applied. (kWh) + + + + + + + + + + + + The maximum amount of kW used at which a kW rate is applied. (kW) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -3242,8 +3150,7 @@ - + @@ -3746,8 +3653,7 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems replaced by the measure. @@ -3755,8 +3661,7 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would replace the existing systems. @@ -3764,8 +3669,7 @@ - + @@ -3779,8 +3683,7 @@ - + ID numbers of any existing systems affected by the measure. @@ -3796,8 +3699,7 @@ - + @@ -3811,8 +3713,7 @@ - + ID numbers of alternative systems that would be added as part of the measure. @@ -3820,8 +3721,7 @@ - + @@ -3843,8 +3743,7 @@ - + @@ -3923,8 +3822,7 @@ - + @@ -3953,8 +3851,7 @@ - + @@ -3978,8 +3875,7 @@ - + @@ -4011,8 +3907,7 @@ - + @@ -4027,8 +3922,7 @@ - + @@ -4056,10 +3950,8 @@ - - + + @@ -4069,8 +3961,7 @@ - + @@ -4128,10 +4019,8 @@ - - + + @@ -4144,8 +4033,7 @@ - + @@ -4170,8 +4058,7 @@ - + @@ -4196,8 +4083,7 @@ - + @@ -4217,14 +4103,12 @@ - + - + @@ -4250,8 +4134,7 @@ - + @@ -4271,17 +4154,14 @@ - + - + - + @@ -4307,8 +4187,7 @@ - + @@ -4342,8 +4221,7 @@ - + @@ -4369,8 +4247,7 @@ - + @@ -4392,8 +4269,7 @@ - + @@ -4414,10 +4290,8 @@ - - + + @@ -4439,12 +4313,10 @@ - + - + @@ -4467,8 +4339,7 @@ - + @@ -4496,8 +4367,7 @@ - + @@ -4524,8 +4394,7 @@ - + @@ -5005,8 +4874,7 @@ - + Qualification of auditor responsible for the audit report. @@ -5034,8 +4902,7 @@ - + Type of certification held by an auditor team member. @@ -5106,8 +4973,7 @@ - + Type of central heating system, defined as any source of heating energy separate from the zone being heated. Local heating systems (such as packaged systems and fan-coils) are recorded in a separate data field. @@ -5118,8 +4984,7 @@ - + Type of cooling plant. Zonal cooling is recorded in a separate data field. Use of fans or blowers by themselves without chilled air or water is not included in this definition of cooling. Stand-alone dehumidifiers are also not included. @@ -5130,8 +4995,7 @@ - + Type of condenser used for refrigerant-based systems. @@ -5229,8 +5093,7 @@ - + Minimum outside temperature at which the heat pump can operate. (°F) @@ -5242,8 +5105,7 @@ - + Backup fuel used by the heat pump. @@ -5322,16 +5184,14 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for HeatingSource. - + Control for HeatingSource. @@ -5384,16 +5244,13 @@ - + - + - + @@ -5477,16 +5334,14 @@ Main fuel used by the system. - + List of controls for CoolingSource. - + CoolingSource control. @@ -5541,8 +5396,7 @@ - + @@ -5560,8 +5414,7 @@ - + @@ -5596,14 +5449,10 @@ - - - - + + + + @@ -5684,8 +5533,7 @@ - + DeliverySystem control. @@ -5699,8 +5547,7 @@ - + @@ -5726,8 +5573,7 @@ - + @@ -6013,8 +5859,7 @@ - + Fraction of total duct leakage that is on the supply side. Remainder is assumed to be on the return side. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -6419,8 +6264,7 @@ - + The part load ratio of the chiller below which hot gas bypass (HGBP) operates. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7319,14 +7163,12 @@ - + Minimum light output of controlled lighting when fully dimmed. Minimum light fraction = (Minimum light output) / (Rated light output). (0-1) (fraction) - + The minimum power fraction when controlled lighting is fully dimmed. Minimum power fraction = (Minimum power) / (Full rated power). (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7571,9 +7413,7 @@ - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -7612,8 +7452,7 @@ - + Area of solar collector exposed to solar radiation. (ft2) @@ -7625,8 +7464,7 @@ - + Heat transfer medium and controls used for the solar collector loop. @@ -7642,8 +7480,7 @@ - + Type of solar energy collector used in a solar hot water or space heating system. @@ -7660,8 +7497,7 @@ - + Degrees clockwise from North. For a premises, it is the azimuth of the front facing element. It can also be applied to envelope components, such as walls, windows (fenestration), as well as onsite generation technologies, such as photovoltaic panels. (0 - 360) (degrees) @@ -7673,8 +7509,7 @@ - + The angle from a horizontal surface; can be applied to an opaque surface, a fenestration unit, a solar panel, etc. (degrees) @@ -7686,8 +7521,7 @@ - + Volume of any separate solar energy storage tank, not the primary service hot water tank. (gal) @@ -7705,11 +7539,9 @@ - + - Solar hot water control. + Solar hot water control. @@ -8891,8 +8723,7 @@ - + The minimum power draw of the fan, expressed as a ratio of the full load fan power. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -9312,8 +9143,7 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9344,8 +9174,7 @@ - + Whether wall insulation is on the inside or outside of the wall. @@ -9530,8 +9359,7 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9562,8 +9390,7 @@ - + @@ -9710,8 +9537,7 @@ - + Material used for the structural component of the surface. @@ -9742,8 +9568,7 @@ - + Insulation R Value of the layer. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -10240,8 +10065,7 @@ - + Fraction of door area that is glazed. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -10580,8 +10404,7 @@ - + (Also known as thermal resistance), quantity determined by the temperature difference, at steady state, between two defined surfaces of a material or construction that induces a unit heat flow rate through unit area (R = ΔT/q). R-value is the reciprocal of thermal conductance. A unit of thermal resistance used for comparing insulating values of different materials, for the specific thickness of the material. The higher the R-value number, a material, the greater its insulating properties and the slower the heat flow through it. This R-value does not include the interior and exterior air film coefficients. (hr-ft2-F/Btu) @@ -10650,14 +10473,11 @@ - + - - + + @@ -10974,8 +10794,7 @@ - + Fraction of installed power that results in heat gain to the space. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -11169,8 +10988,7 @@ - + Number of modules in each array of a photovoltaic system. @@ -11230,8 +11048,7 @@ - + Minimum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -11243,8 +11060,7 @@ - + Maximum PV mounting angle relative to horizontal. Minimum and maximum tilt angles are the same for fixed systems. (degrees) @@ -11335,8 +11151,7 @@ - + Resource or fuel produced by the generation system and used as energy on the premises. @@ -11607,8 +11422,7 @@ - + Average fraction of water use for this application that is drawn from the hot water system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -13882,59 +13696,37 @@ - - - + + + - - - - - - - + + + + + + + - - - - - - + + + + + + - + - - - - - + + + + + @@ -14144,8 +13936,7 @@ - + @@ -14537,8 +14328,7 @@ - + Daylighting control strategy. @@ -14621,8 +14411,7 @@ - + Method of communicating data over an analog network. @@ -14636,8 +14425,7 @@ - + Method of communicating data over a digital computer network. @@ -15232,8 +15020,7 @@ - + Ratio of total window area to total wall area. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -15280,32 +15067,26 @@ - - - + + + - + - + - + @@ -15371,8 +15152,7 @@ - + @@ -15402,8 +15182,7 @@ - + The 'y-intercept' value. In Figure D-1 (a), this is Eb. In Figure D-1 (a)-(g), this is C. @@ -15519,32 +15298,27 @@ - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of periods in the Baseline period data. It is denoted as "n" throughout B4. A "period" refers to a measurement of the ResponseVariable. For example, 24 hours worth of data collected at hourly intervals would have 24 "periods". - + As documented in Annex B4 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018, this refers to the total number of parameters in the model. It is denoted as "p" throughout B4. The number of parameters is not necessarily equal to the number of auc:ExplanatoryVariable elements. For example, a 5 parameter change point model has 5 parameters, even though there is only a single ExplanatoryVariable (likely Drybulb Temperature). In certain cases, this is used in the calculation of the degrees of freedom for the t-statistic. - + Degrees of Freedom as used in the context of a t-distribution. - + This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. See: the Retrofit Isolation Approach (G-14 4.1.1) and Whole Facility Approach (G-14 4.1.2) of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018. - + This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise over the defined period. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15603,26 +15377,22 @@ - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The beginning of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable regardless of the NormalizationMethod. The end of the time period used for comparison. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the actual energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. This value represents the model estimated energy use for the building / premise during the period of comparison. It is an aggregate number and should be of the same units defined by the ResponseVariable/ResponseVariableUnits. @@ -15632,38 +15402,32 @@ Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. As documented in Annex B4.1g and the result of Equation B-14 of ASHRAE Guideline 14-2018 (E_save,m), this value represents the 'actual savings'. It is calculated via the following: E_save,m = Ehat_base,m - E_meas,m. In BuildingSync terms, the AvoidedEnergyUse = ComparisonPeriodAggregateModeledEnergyUse - ComparisonPeriodAggregateActualEnergyUse. - + The savings uncertainty represented as a decimal. - + The confidence level represented as a decimal between zero and one. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized baseline energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Baseline model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "In many cases, it is necessary to normalize the savings to a typical or average period (usually a year) at the site. It was shown in Section B4.3 that when measurement errors are negligible, the uncertainty in calculating actual savings using a weather-based regression is due to the error in normalizing the baseline energy use to the postretrofit period. Normalized savings requires two regression equations: one that correlates baseline energy use with baseline weather conditions and one that correlates postretrofit energy use with postretrofit weather conditions. This value represents the "normalized postretrofit energy use", or the predicted energy consumption using the Reporting (or postretrofit) model when data from a standard year (or typical year) is supplied to it. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. As documented in Annex B4.5 of ASRHAE Guideline 14-2018: "normalized savings is then defined as the normalized baseline energy use minus the normalized postretrofit energy use". The "normalized baseline energy use" referred to in G-14 is captured by the auc:BaselinePeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element, while the "normalized postretrofit energy use" is captured by the auc:ReportingPeriodCalculatedEnergyUseStandardConditions element. - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Forecast or Backcast. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the comparison period. @@ -15673,8 +15437,7 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the baseline period at standard conditions. @@ -15684,8 +15447,7 @@ - + Applicable when the NormalizationMethod is Standard Conditions. Used to capture the modeled timeseries data associated with the reporting period at standard conditions. @@ -15739,9 +15501,7 @@ Enumeration for different potential units. - + @@ -16455,8 +16215,7 @@ - + Average capacity of each heating stage, at Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) rated conditions, expressed as a fraction of total capacity. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -16800,8 +16559,7 @@ The name or title of rate period. This is intended to capture the seasonal changes in rates. - + The fraction of total energy transfer between the evaporator coil and air that is associated with sensible capacity (change in air temperature) expressed as a dimensionless value, and at the rated conditions prescribed for this system. (0-1) (fraction) @@ -17094,8 +16852,7 @@ - + From 8aeb5df256ee0a749e899ed5ba58ae78bf8f8c35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:25:40 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 26/32] Update docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml This is what is in the jupyter notebook small office example - I think these 2 files need to line up --- docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml index f357ea4c..73f52230 100644 --- a/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml +++ b/docs/notebooks/example1-with-sensors.xml @@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ CO2e 25000 - + From 2bdede36d142a771b372a83bd8cff30b4d571cf9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:37:37 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 27/32] reorder ghg fields to be before UserDefinedFields --- BuildingSync.xsd | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index 2b09cf69..fa9bcead 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3416,8 +3416,7 @@ - - + Annual Average GHG Emissions. (MtCO2e) @@ -3453,6 +3452,7 @@ + From 5b1d98ba6d0034316ac9da90d19ddba365626b31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:47:53 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 28/32] update emissions proposal --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 55 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 55 insertions(+) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index b101a43b..175e6197 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -7,8 +7,10 @@ This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync sch 1. Added to AllResourceTotal: - AnnualAverageGHGEmissions - AnnualMarginalGHGEmissions + - AnnualGHGEmissionIntensity 1. Added to ResourceUse -> Emissions -> Emission: - EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesIDs -> EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesID + - **changed units on AvoidedEmissions from kgCO2e to MtCO2e to be consistent with GHG metric definition** 1. Added to TimeSeries -> TimeSeriesReadingQuantity - Enum "Emissions" 1. Scenario Type changes by scenario_type: @@ -17,6 +19,7 @@ This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync sch 1. Added to ScenarioType -> Target, ScenarioType -> PackageOfMeasures, and ScenarioType -> Other: - AnnualSavingsAverageGHGEmissions - AnnualSavingsMarginalGHGEmissions + - AnnualSavingsGHGEmissionIntensity ## Justification @@ -49,7 +52,59 @@ The BuildingSync schema needs to be modified to accommodate a standard way of re + + + Annual GHG emissions intensity savings per year. (kg CO2e/ft2/year) + + + + + + + + + + +``` +```xml + + + Annual Average GHG Emissions. (MtCO2e) + + + + + + + + + + + + Annual Marginal GHG Emissions. (MtCO2e) + + + + + + + + + + + + Annual GHG Emission Intensity. (kg CO2e/ft2/year) + + + + + + + + + ``` + ```xml From caa4ea1bf768048df753c543d95f5e991340cb71 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:52:06 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 29/32] fix units --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index 175e6197..f82a1f9c 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ The BuildingSync schema needs to be modified to accommodate a standard way of re ```xml - Average GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Average GHG emissions savings per year. (MtCO2e/year) @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ The BuildingSync schema needs to be modified to accommodate a standard way of re - Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (kg CO2e/year) + Marginal GHG emissions savings per year. (MtCO2e/year) From 1482b4e435b7ca84c48005e0bd00a83a09707ed2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katherine Fleming Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:20:35 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 30/32] Update proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md Co-authored-by: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index f82a1f9c..460d756f 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync sch ## Justification -The BuildingSync schema needs to be modified to accommodate a standard way of reporting GHG emissions (in kg CO2e) to support the focus on decarbonization efforts. +The BuildingSync schema needs to be modified to accommodate a standard way of reporting GHG emissions (in MtCO2e) to support the focus on decarbonization efforts. ## Implementation From cfb3562bd09a8ccfe566cfd2461d1c89ee756aab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kflemin Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:26:46 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 31/32] revert avoided emissions unit change so as not to introduce a change to an existing field at this point --- BuildingSync.xsd | 2 +- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 3 +-- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd index fa9bcead..f4330f10 100644 --- a/BuildingSync.xsd +++ b/BuildingSync.xsd @@ -3134,7 +3134,7 @@ - The avoided Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from a renewable energy source or a system. (MtCO2e) + The avoided Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from a renewable energy source or a system. (kg CO2e) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index 460d756f..c2d50e65 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ ## Overview -This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync schema to capture information on GHG emissions, specifically CO2e in units of kg of CO2e. +This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync schema to capture information on GHG emissions, specifically CO2e in units of MtCO2e. 1. Added to AllResourceTotal: - AnnualAverageGHGEmissions @@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync sch - AnnualGHGEmissionIntensity 1. Added to ResourceUse -> Emissions -> Emission: - EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesIDs -> EmissionsLinkedTimeSeriesID - - **changed units on AvoidedEmissions from kgCO2e to MtCO2e to be consistent with GHG metric definition** 1. Added to TimeSeries -> TimeSeriesReadingQuantity - Enum "Emissions" 1. Scenario Type changes by scenario_type: From 4326bde5fd5457388eccf347667a7698ec9633e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lauren Aronson <48136858+laurenliz22@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:36:30 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 32/32] Update proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md remove "specifically CO2e" --- proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md index c2d50e65..ea717d94 100644 --- a/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md +++ b/proposals/2022/Add Emissions.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ ## Overview -This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync schema to capture information on GHG emissions, specifically CO2e in units of MtCO2e. +This proposal is to add several Emissions related fields to the BuildingSync schema to capture information on GHG emissions, in units of MtCO2e. 1. Added to AllResourceTotal: - AnnualAverageGHGEmissions