Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How does my projects fuel mix impact my designs Target Finder rating and energy target?

April 26, 2017design energy finder FUEL impact mix project rating target

0

Posted

How does my projects fuel mix impact my designs Target Finder rating and energy target?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Target Finder uses an algorithm that relates source energy use to a percentile of performance. Target Finder’s internal calculations use source energy, not site energy. For electricity, the ratio of source energy to site energy is about 3:1. For comparison, the ratio of source to site energy for natural gas is about 1.1:1. Therefore, the fuel mix has a strong impact on a project’s design rating and its corresponding site energy use intensity.