Articles Tagged with ''energy modeling''

Oct. 24, 2014: EnergyPlus Software Rewritten in New Computer Language for Better Performance

Building Energy Modeling Software Is Brought Up to Date

October 24, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its EnergyPlus™ software, which models whole-building energy and water use, has been rewritten in the C++ programming language for improved performance. EnergyPlus lets users model design and operation alternatives — including HVAC system changes — on building energy performance.

Oct. 14, 2014: ‘Autotune’ Software Makes It Quicker, Easier to Model Energy Use of Buildings

It Is Currently Being Made Available to a Limited Set of Beta Testers

October 14, 2014

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As many as 3,000 parameters can be specified when modeling a building’s energy use. Newly developed “Autotune” calibration software reduces the amount of time and expertise needed to optimize building parameters for cost and energy savings.

Sept. 29, 2014: Sandia Labs Pioneers Software for More Efficient Enterprises

Modeling Software Integrates Energy Conservation Effects Across Many Buildings, Using Many Conservation Methods

September 29, 2014

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Sandia National Laboratories’ Institutional Transformation (IX) model is helping the federal laboratory reduce its energy consumption and could help other large enterprises do the same. The IX model allows planners to experiment with energy conservation measures, such as replacing old HVAC systems, before making expensive changes.

Nov. 19, 2013: PSD Selected to Provide Training on OpenStudio Energy Modeling Software

OpenStudio Enables Modeling of the Energy and Water Usage Performance of Buildings

November 19, 2013

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Performance Systems Development (PSD) is the first commercial organization approved by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to deliver OpenStudio® training courses for building professionals, software developers, and utility administrators.

Sept. 11, 2013: RMF Engineering Opens New Office in Charlotte

Firm Offers MEP Engineering Services

September 11, 2013

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RMF Engineering has announced the opening of a new full-service office in Charlotte, N.C. The new office enables RMF to offer local mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering services for health care, higher education, and local and federal government projects in the greater Charlotte area.

Sept. 10, 2013: Big Data Seen Dominating Building Performance Market

New Entrants Are Emerging to Meet Growing Demand for Real-Time Monitoring

September 10, 2013

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With buildings under pressure to lower energy consumption, both to comply with legislation and to respond to market demand, the measurement and verification industry is rapidly moving toward real-time performance tracking, according to Lux Research.

Sept. 6, 2013: ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference Announced

Conference Focuses on Integrated Building Design and Modeling

September 6, 2013

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ASHRAE and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)-USA have announced a joint conference that merges the IBPSA-USA SimBuild and ASHRAE Energy Modeling Conferences.

Project Files: Miami Financial Center Goes Platinum

September 2, 2013

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The objective was to construct a sustainable office building that would reduce operating costs and create a wonderful working environment to attract premier tenants willing to pay premium prices in the heart of Miami’s financial district.

July 9, 2013: SolarCity’s Energy Explorer Simplifies Energy Efficiency

Software Helps Pinpoint Causes of Energy Loss, Rank Improvements, and Order Upgrades

July 9, 2013

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SolarCity® has unveiled Energy Explorer™, a new software service that provides homeowners a self-guided tour of their energy use to help them find areas for improvement.

ASHRAE Presents Energy Conference

September 24, 2012

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ASHRAE’s Energy Modeling Conference: Tools for Designing High Performance Buildings, Oct. 1-3, 2012, Atlanta, seeks to advance the practitioner’s ability to more accurately model and simulate a building’s energy use.

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Articles Tagged with ''energy modeling''

Oct. 24, 2014: EnergyPlus Software Rewritten in New Computer Language for Better Performance

Oct. 14, 2014: ‘Autotune’ Software Makes It Quicker, Easier to Model Energy Use of Buildings

Sept. 29, 2014: Sandia Labs Pioneers Software for More Efficient Enterprises

Nov. 19, 2013: PSD Selected to Provide Training on OpenStudio Energy Modeling Software

Sept. 11, 2013: RMF Engineering Opens New Office in Charlotte

Sept. 10, 2013: Big Data Seen Dominating Building Performance Market

Sept. 6, 2013: ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference Announced

Project Files: Miami Financial Center Goes Platinum

July 9, 2013: SolarCity’s Energy Explorer Simplifies Energy Efficiency

ASHRAE Presents Energy Conference

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