# Operational Carbon

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## [About the Operational Carbon category](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/about-the-operational-carbon-category/6716)

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**Author:** [@andrewhimesclf](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/andrewhimesclf)\
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Topics in this category are related to operational carbon (energy supplied to buildings to support their operations) as well as the relationship of and balance between operational and embodied carbon. Join the Operation…

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## [Window transmission heat losses in the Module B1?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/window-transmission-heat-losses-in-the-module-b1/7439)

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**Author:** [@kstarn](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/kstarn)\
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**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/window-transmission-heat-losses-in-the-module-b1/7439 "2023-12-11T23:43:41Z")

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Hi, I’m reviewing an EPD for plastic windows with a double-insulating glass unit that claims, “The transmission heat losses during the use phase are included in Module B1…”. I find this odd, considering the B1 module typ…

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## [Minimizing Operational Carbon within Whole Life Carbon for New Construction](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/minimizing-operational-carbon-within-whole-life-carbon-for-new-construction/7331)

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**Author:** [@JamyBacchus](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/JamyBacchus)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/minimizing-operational-carbon-within-whole-life-carbon-for-new-construction/7331 "2023-11-06T06:22:23Z")

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My colleagues and I presented this session at ASHRAE’s new Decarbonization Conference last week. We are in the process of writing a paper on it for SimBuild 2024. But until then you can watch the video with the link belo…

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## [What do we mean by "operational carbon"?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/what-do-we-mean-by-operational-carbon/6883)

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**Author:** [@JamyBacchus](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/JamyBacchus)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/what-do-we-mean-by-operational-carbon/6883 "2023-11-06T04:53:20Z")

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Great question. We are generally talking about the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) terms related to the post construction phase of a building’s life up until its demolition. The main on…