

Projects pursuing targets based on ASHRAE 90.1-2013 or later must use Appendix G from ASHRAE 90.1-2016.

Appendix G version: For projects pursuing performance targets based on ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or ASHRAE 90.1-2010, the project must use the Appendix G of the ASHRAE Standard corresponding to their Performance Target or Appendix G from ASHRAE 90.1-2016.Modeling options: To reduce the burden of applying two different codes to a given project, projects are allowed to use alternate targets of 20% savings over ASHRAE 90.1-2007 as equivalent to 15% over ASHRAE 90.1-2010 and 25% savings over ASHRAE 90.1-2007 and 20% savings over ASHRAE 90.1-2010, as equivalent alternatives to 15% savings over ASHRAE 90.1-2013.To determine the code adopted by the state and its effective date, please visit the Status of State Energy Code Adoption Web page. The permit application or issue date will be used to determine what state code was in place in the state. In an instance where the building is permitted under a local code that is not the same as the state code, the Performance Target is based on the state code in place. Local Code Exception: While local city or town codes may differ from the state code, the determination for the ENERGY STAR program is based on the commercial code adopted by the state, not the local jurisdiction.Appendix G from ASHRAE 90.1-2016 must be used.These Performance Target options may not be used for projects using Appendix G from ASHRAE 90.1-2016.Appendix G from the referenced ASHRAE Standard or from ASHRAE 90.1-2016 may be used.Performance Target Options: Savings (%) above varying ASHRAE 90.1 Baselines Projects in states that have adopted as the commercial code the 2012 IECC, 2015 IECC, 2018 IECC, ASHRAE 90.1-2010, ASHRAE 90.1-2013, ASHRAE 90.1-2016, or equivalent, will be required to meet a Performance Target of 15% better than the energy code under which the building is permitted, unless choosing one of the equivalent options in the table below. All other projects must meet the national requirement of 15% over ASHRAE 90.1- 2007. For the ASHRAE Path, determine the commercial code in effect in your state and then choose from the Performance Target options in the table below.
