Certified Energy - Manager Exam Flashcard Study System Cem Test Practice Questions Review For The Certified Energy Manager Exam Cards
Also relevant for CEM: ASHRAE/IESNA 100 (Existing Buildings), ASHRAE 62.1 (Ventilation). Practice Question: A plant has annual energy cost $2,000,000. A project saves 8% with a $250,000 cost. What is the ROI first year? Card 13 – Back A: ROI = (Annual Savings / Project Cost) × 100
If NPV > 0 → accept project (earns more than hurdle rate). If NPV < 0 → reject. What is the ROI first year
Note: May produce multiple values for non-conventional cash flows. Which ASHRAE Standard defines energy baseline and modeling for commercial buildings? Card 12 – Back A: ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential) — particularly Appendix G for Performance Rating Method. Note: May produce multiple values for non-conventional cash
The effective annual return from the project’s cash flows. Compare to company’s hurdle rate (e.g., 12%). If IRR > hurdle rate → accept. 12%). If IRR >