BEDES Dictionary

Controls and Operations
Term	Term Definition	Lists	Unit of Measure
Partial Operation Percentage	Percent of category that is in operation. If Schedule Category is Occupancy, then the percent of occupants from typical max. If Schedule Category is an equipment, then power as a percent of installed capacity.		percent
Operational Mode	The equipment state of connection to a power source for use, and providing one or more primary functions.	View	None
Operational Control Actor	The actor who has authority to introduce and implement any or all operating and/or environmental policies and measures	View	None
Operation Events Per Year	Number of operation events that take place in a year.		count
Operation Event	An operation event is an activity that is performed at the premises as part of primary operations. Operation events can be used as normalizers when benchmarking buildings.	View	None
Observed Holidays	Holidays in which the operations follow a holiday schedule that is different from the main schedule.	View	None
Meter Type	Meters can be divided into several categories based on their capabilities	View	None
Meal Type	The type of meal served in this operation event.	View	None
Maintenance Type	Maintenance is the process of maintaining or preserving someone or something.	View	None
Maintenance Events Per Year	The number of maintenance events performed on the premises or equipment in the time period.		count
Laundry Load Type	Type of materials laundered.	View	None
HVAC Systems Controlled	HVAC system that are monitored by this control.	View	None
Frequency Of Maintenance	Frequency of maintenance on the premises or equipment.	View	None
EMIS Feature	Features of an Energy Management and Information System	View	None
Day Start Time	In military time (0000 start of day). If the night before the schedule runs into this day, then start time is 0000, while yesterday's end time is 2400. For example, a nightclub may be open from 8PM Friday to 2AM Saturday, then on Friday: Day Start Time is 2000 and Day End Time is 2400, and on Saturday: Dat Start Time is 0000 and Day End Hour is 0200.		hh:mm
Day End Time	In military time (0000 start of day). If the end hour is the next day, then this day ends at 2400 and the next starts at 0000 and ends at closing time. For example, a nightclub may be open from 8PM Friday to 2AM Saturday, then on Friday: Day Start Time is 2000 and Day End Time is 2400, and on Saturday: Dat Start Time is 0000 and Day End Hour is 0200.		hh:mm
Date Of Most Recent Maintenance Event	The date of the most recent maintenance that was performed on the premises or equipment.		YYYY-MM-DD
Control Technology	Technological device that enables control of the system.	View	None
Control Strategy	Control logic or strategy that is programed into the system.	View	None
Control Communication Protocol	Standards for control communication protocols.	View	None
Average Weekly Hours	Number of hours in a typical week.		hr/week
Average Daily Hours	If exact start and end hours are unknown, then the total number of hours per day.		hr/day
Average Annual Weeks	The number of weeks that the premises or equipment is in use. For example, a pool premises may only be open for 16 weeks out of the year.		weeks/year
Average Annual Hours	Number of hours in a typical year.		hr/year

Generation and Storage Equipment
Term	Term Definition	Lists	Unit of Measure
Water Storage Technology	Type of technology used for containing or recycling water	View	None

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