LEED AP with Operations and Maintenance (O+M ) Practice Exam

Determining major energy end uses is part of which credits?

1. EA Credit: Energy Efficient Management Practices

2. EA Credit: Existing Building Commissioning-Analysis

3. EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficient Best Management Practices

4. Both EA Credit: Existing Building Commissioning-Analysis and EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficient Best Management Practices

The correct answer is: Both EA Credit: Existing Building Commissioning-Analysis and EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficient Best Management Practices

Determining major energy end uses is a critical step in understanding how energy is utilized within a building. This understanding plays a key role in both the Existing Building Commissioning-Analysis and the Energy Efficient Best Management Practices. In the context of Existing Building Commissioning-Analysis, identifying major energy end uses allows project teams to assess the performance of systems and equipment, leading to targeted improvements that enhance energy efficiency. This analysis often includes examining energy consumption data to pinpoint where upgrades or operational changes can make the most impact. For the Energy Efficient Best Management Practices prerequisite, understanding energy end uses helps in establishing a foundational knowledge for developing energy management practices. This prerequisite focuses on implementing a structured approach to continuously improve energy performance within existing buildings. Thus, both the analysis conducted as part of the commissioning process and the management practices established for energy efficiency rely on understanding the major energy end uses, making the correct answer a combination of both the commissioning credit and the energy management prerequisite.