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I am having a technical issue with the EDGE App. Who should I contact? 

Please contact IFC at edge@ifc.org.

How do I send my project to audit?

Once your project is registered and GBCI has assigned your auditor in the EDGE App, you will be able to send your project to audit:

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the “Dashboard.”
  • Click on the name of the subproject.
  • Click the green button “Send for Audit” or “Send for Post-Construction Audit”, depending on the subproject’s Certification Stage.
  • Click “Yes”.

How do I delete a subproject?

Note that this process works only for projects that have not yet been submitted for registration. To delete a subproject that has been submitted for registration, email GBCI at edge@gbci.org.

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard"
  • Scroll to the far right so that you see the column “Delete Subproject”.
  • Click the Red “X” next to the subproject you wish to delete.
  • Click “Yes”.
  • Your subproject is now deleted.

How do I merge subprojects to an existing project?

Note that the following process only works for subprojects with the same certifier in the same EDGE App version that were created by the same user. Additionally, this process will not work if your project has been sent for registration but is not yet accepted by GBCI. Contact IFC at edge@ifc.org to merge subprojects that do not meet this criteria.

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Select all subprojects that need to be merged using the check-box option.
  • Click the "Merge" button.
  • A layout will open. From the dropdown menu, select the project to which you wish to merge all selected subprojects.
  • Click "OK".
  • Your subproject(s) will now be merged with the desired project.

How do I remove someone’s access to a subproject?

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the subproject name.
  • Click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the project drop down menu.
  • Click “Share Subproject”.
  • Click the Red “X” next to the person whose access you wish to remove. Their access will then be removed.

How do I modify a subproject?

Note that the EDGE App will not allow you to modify the subproject “Building Type” or “Location”. In addition, the following process will not work if your subproject is under audit or review or has been certified. Contact GBCI at edge@gbci.org for support in these instances.

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the name of the subproject you wish to modify.
  • Click “Subproject Details'' at the bottom of the page. This will open up the Design Page, where you can modify any detail about your subproject.
  • If you wish to modify your subproject measures, click the “Energy,” “Water,” or “Materials” tab at the top of the page.
  • When you are finished, click the green "Calculate and Save" button in the top right or the green "Save" button at the bottom right.

How do I rename a project, a subproject, or a unit?

Note that you cannot update a project, subproject, or unit name when the project is in read-only mode (e.g., during audit, during review, and after certification). The project, subproject, and unit names provided within the EDGE App are the names that will appear on your project’s certificates.

Updating a project or subproject name:

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the name of any subproject.
  • Click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the project drop-down menu.
  • Click on "Rename".
  • Type in the correct project or subproject name.
  • Click "OK". The correct project or subproject name will now show in the EDGE App.
  • If the correct project name does not show for all subprojects in your project, you may need to refresh your browser or re-merge them together.

Updating a unit name (residential projects only):

The unit names must be provided:

  • Within the “House or Apartment Block Name” field in the “Subproject Details” section of the “Design” page.

OR

  • As an uploaded document within the “Other Subproject Documents” section of the “Design” page.

How do I create a new project in the EDGE App?

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click the green "Create" button and from the dropdown, click "Create New".
  • In the Design Page, select the Primary Building Type and Subtype from the dropdowns.
  • Enter additional details about your project. You must enter details in all fields with an asterisk (*) in order to save your project.
  • When you are finished, click the green "Calculate and Save" button in the top right or the green "Save" button at the bottom right.
  • Confirm the Project Name and Subproject Name, then click "SAVE".

How do I submit a project for registration with GBCI?

Note that only users with “Project Admin” access rights will be able to submit a project for registration.

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on any subproject name of the project you wish to submit.
  • Click the green “Apply for Certification” button at the bottom right of the project dropdown menu.
  • Click the green “Select” button for Green Business Certification Inc. Then click “Next”.
  • Fill in all necessary and known information on the 3 form pages, clicking “Next” to advance to each one. Be sure to fill in all fields with an asterisk (*).
  • When you have filled out the forms, click the green “Submit” button and click “Yes.”

How can I view the billing details that were provided for my project with its registration request?

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the subproject name.
  • Click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the project drop down menu.
  • Click “Submitted Certification Inquiry”.
  • Click “Next” twice to navigate to the project billing details that were provided.

How do I share a subproject with someone?

Note that only users with “Project Admin” or “Owner” access rights will be able to share a subproject with other users.

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the subproject name.
  • Click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the project drop down menu.
  • Click “Share Subproject”.
  • In the “Email” field, type the email of the person with whom you wish to share the subproject.
  • From the dropdown below “Assign Access Rights to User”, select the type of access you would like to give to the person you are sharing the subproject with.
  • Click the green “Share” button.

How do I change someone’s access to a subproject?

Note that only users with “Project Admin” or “Owner” access rights will be able to be to change another user's access to a subproject.

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the subproject name.
  • Click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the project drop down menu.
  • Click “Share Subproject”.
  • Click the email of the person whose access you wish to change.
  • From the dropdown below “Assign Access Rights to User”, select the type of access you would like to give to the person you are sharing the subproject with.
  • Click the green “Share” button.

How do I transfer a project to someone else?

Note that once a project is transferred to someone else, you will not be able to see the subproject(s) in your dashboard.

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Select all subprojects that need to be transferred using the check-box option.
  • Click the "Transfer" button.
  • A layout will open. Input the Email of the person you want to transfer the project to.
  • Click "Transfer"
  • Your subprojects are now transferred and the person you transferred the project to is now the Project Creator.

How do I see the history of my project or subproject?

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the subproject name.
  • Click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the project drop down menu.
  • Click “Project History” or “Subproject History”.

How do I change my login email in the EDGE App?

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Click on your name on the top right corner, and navigate to the profile section there.
  • Scroll down and you will be able to see the “Modify Login Email” button.
  • Click that button and fill in the details of the new login email.
  • Click on the “Save and Logoff” button.
  • A success message will indicate that your login email has been updated.

How do I change the Certification Stage of my subproject?

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the name of the subproject.
  • Click “Subproject Details'' at the bottom of the page. This will open up the subproject Design Page, where you can modify any detail about your subproject.
  • In the Subproject Details section, select the desired Certification Stage from the dropdown below the “Certification Stage” field.
  • When you are finished, click the green "Calculate and Save" button at the top right or the green "Save" button at the bottom right.

How do I add a photo to a subproject?

  • Log in to the EDGE App.
  • Navigate to the "Dashboard".
  • Click on the subproject name.
  • Click on the white circle with a pencil within the image section.
  • Click the green “Choose File” button and select a photo.
  • Adjust the photo size, then click the green “Upload” button.

Where can I find a list of EDGE technical updates and User Guides?

Technical updates and User Guides can be found on the EDGE Buildings website.

How is the EDGE Baseline created, or against what baseline are the energy savings projected?

For the base case design, EDGE relies on information from typical building practices and national building performance codes, where enforced. For heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings, the basecase under EDGE version 3 relies on specifications from ASHRAE 90.1-2016. EDGE Baseline and improved cases also take into consideration the climatic conditions of project location, building typology and use, and building orientation. Refer to the EDGE User Guides for more details.

Where is the cost data in the EDGE App sourced from?

For the countries where there are local providers, IFC conducted research and sourced local cost data. For all other countries, global cost averages are used. Please refer to the EDGE Cost Model available on the EDGE Buildings website for more details.

Can I change the key assumptions for the base case if those are different in my country?

In most cases, users are expected to use the defaults in the key assumptions for the base case. If for some reason a different value other than the default is used, the project team must provide supporting documentation justifying the reason.

The city in which my project is located is not listed in the EDGE App. What should I do?

If the project city is not included in the EDGE drop-down list, select the city that is closest in terms of geography and climate, and manually enter the monthly climate values for the project location.

If any values are updated, the project team must submit evidence with a source for the values for EDGE certification compliance. The following weather data sources are acceptable:

  • A Test Reference Year (TRY) if the building location is within 50 km of a TRY location; OR
  • In the absence of local TRY weather data, an actual year of recorded weather data from a location within 50 km of the building location; OR
  • In the absence of TRY or actual weather data within 50 km, interpolated data based upon three points within 250 km of the building location.
  • Weather data can be obtained using sources such as Meteonorm or Weather Analytics.

IFC is continually adding additional cities. Feel free to provide feedback to IFC by emailing edge@ifc.org.

I see a number of materials that are typically used in my country are not listed in the EDGE App. Can they be added?

IFC is responsible for EDGE App development. Please provide them feedback by emailing edge@ifc.org. They may include additional materials in future updates to the App.

How does a building’s shape influence the energy savings in the EDGE App?

The design parameters (such as size and geometric shape) and the specifications (such as property of the glazing or cooling equipment) greatly influence the final energy performance of a building. Whether a building can optimize passive heating and cooling is dependent upon its site orientation. For residential projects and hotels, the building orientation is assumed as the average of 8 directions (i.e., omnidirectional). EDGE incorporates its own calculation model for orientation in non-residential buildings such as offices, retail, and hospitals where designers have a greater chance of controlling the building’s orientation and reducing excessive solar heat gain.

Can the EDGE App be used offline?

No, the EDGE App is only available online.

How many subprojects should I create for my multiphase residential project located on a single site?

At the Design Stage one subproject should be created for each unit type.

Following the awarding of Preliminary Certification, the units field in the subprojects should be modified and additional subprojects should be created so that there is one subproject for each unit type, for each construction completion period.

Click here for instructions detailing how to modify a subproject.

Click here for instructions detailing how to merge subprojects into an existing project.

How do I claim embodied carbon for a material not listed within the EDGE App?

The EDGE App includes a “customized materials” option for most Materials Efficiency Measures. Utilize this option to claim embodied carbon for materials not listed within the EDGE App. Note that to claim embodied carbon, the material must be verified according to ISO 14067, or the material's Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) must be provided.

For further information please email IFC at EDGE@ifc.org.

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