SBA 491: Breaking Down ASHRAE 90.1

If you've worked on new construction, retrofits, or green building certifications, ASHRAE 90.1 is already familiar. However, using it effectively is another matter.

This episode focuses on how ASHRAE 90.1 influences your designs, energy compliance, and system planning. The discussion clarifies how this standard applies across key areas and what it means for your daily responsibilities in building automation.

For professionals seeking to improve building performance, align with energy codes, or support LEED goals, this episode offers practical context.

Topics covered include:

• The building systems and design elements governed by ASHRAE 90.1
• The role of the standard in state codes and federal guidelines
• Energy use targets across power, HVAC, lighting, and water heating
• Prescriptive vs. performance-based compliance methods
• Coordination strategies for efficient design and modeling

Explore how ASHRAE 90.1 shapes your work by listening in now.