N.M. Admin. Code § 3.4.17.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 3.4.17.12 - VERIFICATION OF THE ALTERNATIVE METHOD USED FOR THE ENERGY REDUCTION REQUIREMENT

A. In the event the sustainable commercial building is a building type that is not available in target finder and the applicant uses an alternative method for the energy reduction requirement, the division reviews the submitted documentation. The following information shall be included:

(1) a narrative describing the methodology used;

(2) the kilo British thermal units per square foot per year for all buildings, real or modeled, used as a basis of comparison, broken out by all energy sources and including the percent of use for each energy source; and

(3) all formulas, assumptions, and other explanation necessary to clarify how the kilo British thermal units per square foot per year for this project was derived.

B. The division uses the following criteria to evaluate the alternative method:

(1) clarity and completeness of the description of the alternative method;

(2) reasonableness of assumptions and comparisons; and

(3) thoroughness of justification of the method.

C. If the division rejects an alternative method it notifies the applicant of the reasons for the rejection.

D. The applicant may request that the division obtain the advice of a volunteer review committee of three or more New Mexico registered architects and New Mexico licensed professional mechanical and electrical engineers, chosen by the division, on their assessment of the alternative method, at which time the division may:

(1) reconsider the decision and accept the alternative method;

(2) recommend a revised alternative method; or

(3) reaffirm the rejection of the alternative method.

N.M. Admin. Code § 3.4.17.12

3.4.17.12 NMAC - Rp, 3.4.17.13 NMAC, 1-1-14