EDGE Certification Roles Quiz

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Which role is responsible for performing a self-assessment in the EDGE application?

Design Team

EDGE Auditor

EDGE Expert

EDGE Client (correct)

What is one of the responsibilities of the EDGE Auditor?

Prepare supporting documents

Issue certificates

Provide comments to the client (correct)

Create projects in the EDGE App

Which fee is collected by the EDGE Certifier before the review of a project starts?

Certification Fee (correct)

Auditor services fee

Training Fee

Registration Fee

Which statement is true regarding EDGE Auditors?

They are independent of the Project Team Signup and view all the answers

Who assists the client with the self-assessment in the EDGE application?

EDGE Expert Signup and view all the answers

What document is issued after the completion of the building project cycle?

Final EDGE Certificate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the EDGE Certifier?

Review and approve supporting documents Signup and view all the answers

The fees collected by EDGE typically include which of the following?

Certification Fee Signup and view all the answers

What resource use does EDGE primarily focus on in buildings?

Energy, water, and materials Signup and view all the answers

What type of emissions does EDGE measure that are referred to as Scope 2 emissions?

Direct emissions on site and emissions at the generation source Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required savings in Water and Embodied Energy in Materials for a data center to qualify for EDGE certification?

20 percent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options are part of the specific measures that can be claimed when a home is sold with limited measures installed?

Efficient Lighting for Internal Areas Signup and view all the answers

What does EDGE use as the metric for energy consumption in buildings?

Final energy delivered Signup and view all the answers

To achieve EDGE Advanced status, what is the required improvement in Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) for a data center?

40 percent improvement Signup and view all the answers

What percentage reduction in energy, water, and embodied energy does a building need to achieve to be certified by EDGE?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What documentation might a developer use to enforce future owners to meet EDGE measure requirements?

A home warranty Signup and view all the answers

What feature does the EDGE software offer to building owners?

Design-specific results using building physics calculations Signup and view all the answers

What additional resource does EDGE recommend that developers provide to prospective apartment buyers?

Product brochures on low-flow fittings Signup and view all the answers

What type of elements does EDGE calculate return on investment for?

Green elements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the specific efficiency measures that can be claimed if plans for installation exist?

Efficient Heating Systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a key benefit of using EDGE software?

Reduces carbon footprint and utility bills Signup and view all the answers

How does EDGE contribute to investment planning for building owners?

Captures capital costs and projected operational savings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the EDGE certification program for data centers?

To promote green building practices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately reflects the status options for data centers based on their PUE improvement?

EDGE Certified for 20% improvement, EDGE Advanced for 40% improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is required to maintain an EDGE Zero Carbon certificate for a project that meets its criteria fully on-site?

It must generate on-site renewable electricity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following certifications is NOT listed as an authorized carbon offset provider by EDGE?

FSC Timber Standard Signup and view all the answers

If a project applies for EDGE Zero Carbon certification but uses purchased carbon offsets, how long will the certificate remain valid?

Two years Signup and view all the answers

What type of documentation is needed to prove project occupancy for EDGE Zero Carbon certification?

A signed declaration of 75 percent occupancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage of energy savings required from the EDGE baseline to apply for EDGE Zero Carbon certification?

40 percent Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT required in the application for EDGE Zero Carbon Certification?

Audit reports from an external auditor Signup and view all the answers

What does the EDGE APP Operations Tab primarily capture?

Energy consumption data for a 12-month period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the EDGE Zero Carbon certification process is true?

The Certifier reviews documentation and issues the Zero Carbon certificate Signup and view all the answers

What must a project achieve before qualifying for EDGE Zero Carbon certification?

Earn EDGE Advanced Final Certification Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for EDGE Zero Carbon certification?

Submission of a project study Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Advancing Net Zero' initiative aim to align with?

The Paris Agreement on climate change Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum predicted energy savings needed for a project to earn EDGE Advanced Final Certification?

40% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following buildings is an example of one that has received certification?

Real Plaza Puruchuco in Lima, Peru Signup and view all the answers

How long must a building maintain 75% occupancy to qualify for EDGE Zero Carbon certification?

One year Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of EDGE certification projects?

To protect natural resources and save on operational expenses Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a building design is modified after receiving EDGE Advanced Certification?

It must be recertified as EDGE Advanced again Signup and view all the answers

What action does the Auditor take after being satisfied with the client's responses?

Approve the subproject within the EDGE App Signup and view all the answers

What is one task the Reviewer performs during the quality assurance process?

Verify information on the Design tab Signup and view all the answers

What can the Certifier do if project compliance is not satisfactory?

Reject a measure and send the project back to the Auditor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Client's access to their projects is true?

Clients can access their projects anytime but cannot edit them during reviews Signup and view all the answers

In the Post-Construction Audit, what must the Client do if they choose a different Auditor?

Request the Certifier to update the Auditor's role in the EDGE App Signup and view all the answers

What document does GBCI email to Clients upon achieving a Preliminary or Final Certification?

Formal award letter Signup and view all the answers

What is required from the Auditor if the Reviewer finds issues during the quality assurance process?

The Auditor can modify their review and request changes from the Client Signup and view all the answers

What follows the Auditor's re-submission of the subproject to the Reviewer?

The Reviewer can approve, reject, or take no action on the updated responses Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module 1 - EDGE V3 Technical Online Workshop

The EDGE Technical Online Workshop covers course orientation, EDGE overview, and EDGE certification roles and processes.
The workshop includes sections on course orientation, about GBCI, the need for green buildings, defining green buildings, the EDGE program, the applicability of EDGE, EDGE certification roles and processes, certification process, and zero carbon certification.
A PDF of the module content is available for download.
The workshop is composed of 10 lessons.
Students should complete all modules in sequential order.
Download the PDF at the end of each module.
Complete and upload the EDGE App Practical Exercise (detailed instructions will follow).
Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or higher. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed.
Submit questions about the workshop to [email protected].
Headphones are recommended for the best experience.
The World Bank has two ambitious goals: end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity.
Climate change could result in more than 100 million additional people living in poverty by 2030.
The emerging middle class with rising income levels is growing by 90 million per year.
Energy consumption will grow by 37% by 2035 and 96% of this growth will be in developing countries.
1.8 billion people will suffer absolute water scarcity by 2025.
2/3 of the population will have water stress conditions by 2025.
The building construction industry consumes ~40% of natural materials entering the global economy.
A building's lifecycle energy includes embodied energy and operational energy. For a typical office building, 10-15% is embodied energy.
Green buildings use materials with low embodied energy. Options include reducing material quantity or finding alternative materials.
The buildings and construction sector consumes over 34% of the world's total energy.
The buildings and construction sector is responsible for ~37% of global CO2 emissions.
The buildings sector's operational energy-related CO2 emissions reached an all-time high of around 10 GtCO2 in 2019, an increase of 2% from the 2020 levels and 5% higher than the pre-pandemic level of 2019.
Operational energy demand in buildings reached a record high of 135 EJ which is an increase of ~4% from the 2020 period and exceeded the 2019 peak by over 3%.

Green Building Market Drivers

National and regional policies to address climate change (e.g., Jakarta's green building code, IFC support).
Rising energy costs (a major concern in developing countries, impacting building owners & asset managers).
The rise of voluntary green building certification (e.g., EDGE, focused on mass market in developing countries).
Subsidies for energy efficiency and micro-renewable energy (incentives from governments regarding energy efficiency, support from local banks for renewables).

Defining Green Buildings

There's no single definition.
Green buildings incorporate design techniques, technologies, and materials that reduce dependence on fossil fuels and negative environmental impacts.
The key benefit is reduced energy consumption, potentially lowering dependence on fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas levels.

EDGE Program

IFC created EDGE to mainstream resource-efficient buildings in emerging markets.
The EDGE program has a four-pronged strategy including investment and advisory support for banks; EDGE voluntary certification to empower the building industry; green building codes and incentives to raise building regulation bars; and supporting financial services in the market.
EDGE aims to reach a 20% certification penetration in target markets through local and global certifiers and building professionals.
Measures from EDGE are related to energy, water and materials used in construction and operation of buildings.
The EDGE V3 program has expanded to cover more countries than the EDGE V2 version to accommodate the needs of global building projects.
The EDGE standard includes requirements for minimum energy, water and materials efficiency relative to local benchmarks.
There are 'Standard', 'Advanced' and 'Zero Carbon' levels of certification.

EDGE Certification System

The EDGE App is used to handle some certification tasks.
A project goes through an initial Preliminary Certification then a final EDGE Certificate at project completion. A project with a predicted 40% or more energy savings is recognized as "EDGE Advanced".

Project Types

EDGE can be applied to a wide range of projects from single homes all through to large industrial and commercial developments.
For existing buildings /retrofits, criteria remain consistent but documentation may differ based on the project construction age.
Partial buildings, social housing, and data centers can also be assessed for EDGE standards.

Certification Roles and Responsibilities

Specific roles (Client, EDGE Experts, Design & Construction Teams, Auditors, Certifiers) are involved and have different responsibilities in a stepwise process.
The client, project team and/or EDGE Expert handle the preparation of the application.
The EDGE Auditor verifies and approves the supporting documentation.
The EDGE Certifier reviews and approves, certifying the project.
Fees for different stages of the EDGE certification process are possible (e.g., registration, fees, auditor fees).

EDGE Certification Process

Includes design documentation, auditor review and submission, and a review and certification issuance process.
There are design audit steps, and post construction or site audit steps.
Includes a verification process carried out by a third party qualified EDGE auditor.
Preliminary and final EDGE certificates can reflect higher performance and 'Advanced' status.
A Zero Carbon (ZC) Certificate for building operations is also possible.
Important considerations include the validity and duration of Preliminary Certificates.

EDGE Certificates

EDGE Certificates document the achievements of a building in relation to energy, water, materials savings and reductions, and emissions.

Post-Construction Audit (Site Audit)

The steps for the Site Audit are similar to the design audit except for the on-site visit and documentation of installed measures (e.g., site photos and receipts) by a pre-approved auditor.
The different types of buildings that are eligible for EDGE vary by country
Some building types may be sampled for audit based on their design.

EDGE Software

The EDGE Software documentation can aid in determining steps in the specific design phase for different structure types.
The EDGE Software will output a result that helps the user determine what measures to select in order to meet a specific EDGE standard of efficiency in terms of energy, water, and embodied material energy.

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