What reference standard is used to determine compliance with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used?

What reference standard is used to determine compliance with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used?
A . ASHRAE 55-2010
B . ASHRAE 90.1-2007
C . ASHRAE 90.1-2010
D . ASHRAE 62.1-2010

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Answer: C

Explanation:

ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is the reference standard used to determine compliance with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance when the whole building energy modeling option is used. This prerequisite requires demonstrating a 5% improvement in the proposed building performance rating compared to the baseline building performance rating per ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Appendix G1. The baseline building performance rating is based on a building design that meets the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-20102.

Reference: Prerequisite: Minimum energy performance | U.S. Green Building Council Minimum Energy Performance – ASHRAE 90.1 – 2010