The data used for the basic benchmark calculation includes floor area, annual energy consumptions and an indication of how the office is used. The basic benchmark graph also makes assumptions about occupancy.
Percentage of office occupied by naturally
ventilated open plan offices |
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Percentage of office occupied by air
conditioned open plan offices |
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Percentage of office occupied by mixed mode
open plan offices |
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Percentage of office occupied by naturally
ventilated call centre |
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Percentage of office occupied by air
conditioned call centre |
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Percentage of office occupied by mixed mode
call centre |
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Percentage of office occupied by naturally
ventilated dealing rooms |
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Percentage of office occupied by air
conditioned dealing rooms |
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Percentage of office occupied by mixed mode
dealing rooms |
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Percentage of office occupied by naturally
ventilated circulation area |
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Percentage of office occupied by air
conditioned circulation area |
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Percentage of office occupied by mixed mode
circulation area |
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TOTAL - the percentages above must add up to
100 |
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Number of workstations in cellular office
areas |
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Percentage of cellular office area that is
well day lit |
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Number of workstations in open plan office
areas |
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Percentage of open plan office area that is
well day lit |
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Number of workstations in call centre
areas |
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Percentage of call centre area that is well
day lit |
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Number of workstations in dealing room
areas |
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Percentage of dealing room area that is well
day lit |
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Number of workstations in circulation
areas |
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The data above is entered on the first three screens of the calculator. The basic benchmark graph is generated using this data and some assumptions concerning occupancy hours etc.
Tailored benchmarks give a much more representative comparison of energy consumption, by making it possible to more accurately characterise your office. This requires more detailed data on occupancy, HVAC systems, catering and special areas such as computer and comms rooms.
OCCUPANCY DATA |
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CALL CENTRE Flextime Y or N |
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CALL CENTRE Late working Y or N |
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CALL CENTRE Multi-shift working Y or N |
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CALL CENTRE Total shift hours per day |
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DEAL ROOM Flextime Y or N |
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DEAL ROOM Late working Y or N |
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DEAL ROOM Multi-shift working Y or N |
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DEAL ROOM Total shift hours per day |
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CELLULAR Flextime Y or N |
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CELLULAR Late working Y or N |
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CELLULAR Multi-shift working Y or N |
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CELLULAR Total shift hours per day |
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OPEN PLAN Flextime Y or N |
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OPEN PLAN Late working Y or N |
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OPEN PLAN Multi-shift working Y or N |
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OPEN PLAN Total shift hours per day |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Flextime Y or N |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Late working Y or N |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Multi-shift working Y or
N |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Total shift hours per
day |
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CALL CENTRE Saturday hours open |
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CALL CENTRE Saturday occupancy percent |
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CALL CENTRE Sunday hours open |
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CALL CENTRE Sunday occupancy percent |
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DEAL ROOM Saturday hours open |
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DEAL ROOM Saturday occupancy percent |
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DEAL ROOM Sunday hours open |
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DEAL ROOM Sunday occupancy percent |
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CELLULAR Saturday hours open |
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CELLULAR Saturday occupancy percent |
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CELLULAR Sunday hours open |
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CELLULAR Sunday occupancy percent |
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OPEN PLAN Saturday hours open |
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OPEN PLAN Saturday occupancy percent |
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OPEN PLAN Sunday hours open |
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OPEN PLAN Sunday occupancy percent |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Saturday hours open |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Saturday occupancy
percent |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Sunday hours open |
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CIRCULATION AREAS Sunday occupancy
percent |
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CATERING DETAILS |
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Vending, fridges etc., number of stations |
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Number of machines per station |
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Onsite catering kitchen Y or N |
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Gas used for catering Y or N |
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Electricity used for local catering hot water
Y or N |
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Gas used for local catering hot water Y or
N |
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Centralise gas used for catering hot water Y
or N |
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Number of weekday meals |
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Number of Saturday meals |
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Number of Sunday meals |
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Sub metered catering electricity, kWh per
year |
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Sub metered catering gas, kWh per year |
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