# Energy **URL:** https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/c/energy/25.md [Latest](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Energy category](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/about-the-energy-category/126)
**Author:** [@clf-admin](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/clf-admin)\ **Replies:** 0
The major areas of energy consumption in buildings are heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—35% of total building energy; lighting—11%; major appliances (water heating, refrigerators and freezers, dryers)—18% with … --- ## [Operational Energy Use WBLCA stage 6 Question](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/operational-energy-use-wblca-stage-6-question/7723)
**Author:** [@aaron.vaden-youmans](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/aaron.vaden-youmans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/operational-energy-use-wblca-stage-6-question/7723 "2024-03-21T18:45:01Z")
We have a question about best practice in building our WBLCA stage B6 for a university campus building. The campus buys energy from the state grid, SG Carbon Factor (SGCF), it purchases RECs for ±70% of electrical energy… --- ## [Early Design Phase Energy Modelling](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/early-design-phase-energy-modelling/7298)
**Author:** [@Cattaca](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Cattaca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/early-design-phase-energy-modelling/7298 "2023-12-28T19:58:13Z")
As an architectural firm in California, we like to do energy modeling at the earliest phases of design and like using Cove.tool. It’s quick, easy and in the projects we’ve built the end results line up with the projectio… --- ## [I'm referrals to an HVAC consultant for new home construction project who can help with EC/OC tradeoff](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/im-referrals-to-an-hvac-consultant-for-new-home-construction-project-who-can-help-with-ec-oc-tradeoff/6419)
**Author:** [@Jeff.Thiel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Jeff.Thiel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/im-referrals-to-an-hvac-consultant-for-new-home-construction-project-who-can-help-with-ec-oc-tradeoff/6419 "2023-02-22T21:06:36Z")
I’m starting the design process for a new, all-electric, single-family home in Anacortes. I want to reduce both OC and EC for the project. I’m seeking an HVAC consultant who can help me make smart tradeoffs between OC a… --- ## [I'd like to get some architect input on a vacuum insulated glass innovation](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/id-like-to-get-some-architect-input-on-a-vacuum-insulated-glass-innovation/6352)
**Author:** [@Jeff.Thiel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Jeff.Thiel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/id-like-to-get-some-architect-input-on-a-vacuum-insulated-glass-innovation/6352 "2023-01-24T21:45:09Z")
I’m performing due diligence on an investment in a company with a vacuum insulated glass innovation that has the potential to make R15 2 pane windows for the same price as the best 2 pane windows. I’d like to find out h… --- ## [DC Power for Net-Zero Energy Systems](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/dc-power-for-net-zero-energy-systems/2437)
**Author:** [@bradkoerner](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/bradkoerner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 8:15am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/dc-power-for-net-zero-energy-systems/2437 "2020-09-21T08:15:52Z")
Hi everyone, If you are interested in net-zero energy systems for buildings, especially commercial and retail facilities, you might want to watch this conference presentation I gave on DC power at the Smart Buildings Co… --- ## [Most Energy-Efficient Plants in U.S](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/most-energy-efficient-plants-in-u-s/4308)
**Author:** [@macri.daniel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/macri.daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/most-energy-efficient-plants-in-u-s/4308 "2021-10-12T16:27:35Z")
Since manufacturing energy use is a leading source of GHG emissions for many industrial sectors, you may be interested in the webinar series, America’s Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants, hosted by the EPA ENERGY… --- ## [Are there any datasets (US) that include building-wise energy consumption (or lighting energy consumption) and also the area of the buildings for all buildings in the US?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/are-there-any-datasets-us-that-include-building-wise-energy-consumption-or-lighting-energy-consumption-and-also-the-area-of-the-buildings-for-all-buildings-in-the-us/3694)
**Author:** [@RevaDeshpande](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/RevaDeshpande)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/are-there-any-datasets-us-that-include-building-wise-energy-consumption-or-lighting-energy-consumption-and-also-the-area-of-the-buildings-for-all-buildings-in-the-us/3694 "2021-06-28T20:42:31Z")
Energy Star has some data made publicly available for buildings in NYC, Chicago, and Seattle. Wondering if similar data can be found for other cities that includes the following: address, sqft, electricity usage or elect… --- ## [How much cheaper do Electrochromic Windows need to be?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-much-cheaper-do-electrochromic-windows-need-to-be/3680)
**Author:** [@judyli](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/judyli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-much-cheaper-do-electrochromic-windows-need-to-be/3680 "2021-06-11T21:27:36Z")
Hi folks, I am looking at electrochromic window technology and trying to understand how cheap electrochromic windows need to be before we will see higher rates of adoption. Is anyone interested in electrochromic windows … --- ## [BC Building Benchmarking](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/bc-building-benchmarking/3027)
**Author:** [@matt.dalkie](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/matt.dalkie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/bc-building-benchmarking/3027 "2021-03-02T14:29:28Z")
I’m not a regular in this part of the forum, but for those in BC with an interest in building energy performance and benchmarking, this will be of interest to you. Focused on operational energy and carbon this first year… --- ## [Analysis is actually a cool design tool - Architect’s Guide to Building Performance Simulation](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/analysis-is-actually-a-cool-design-tool-architect-s-guide-to-building-performance-simulation/152)
**Author:** [@MelissaWackerle](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/MelissaWackerle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/analysis-is-actually-a-cool-design-tool-architect-s-guide-to-building-performance-simulation/152 "2020-06-02T22:24:21Z")
As embodied carbon emerges as a key solution to mitigating climate change, operational energy seems to get left behind. Those of us in the trenches of climate action may see it as passe–that box is already checked. And y…