EnergyPlus History: EnergyPlus FAQs

File Start Date End Date Date posted Notes
DNV_e_FAQs_2024-01-26.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Jan 26

This file provides answers to frequently asked questions related to DEER Prototypes in EnergyPlus. It will be updated weekly.

DNV_e_FAQs_2024-02-12.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Feb 12 DEER EnergyPlus Prototype System FAQ released 2024-02-12
DNV_e_FAQs_2024-02-15.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Feb 16 FAQ for EnergyPlus DEER prototype models as of 2-15-2024
DNV_e_FAQs_2024-02-19.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Feb 19 FAQ for EnergyPlus DEER prototype models as of 2-19-2024
DNV_e_FAQs_2024-02-22.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Feb 22 Newest version of the FAQ includes new equations to convert SEER and HSPF to COP and new guidelines around using CA T-24 2022 as the baseline for the PY2026 cycle since CA T-24 2025 will not be released until late 2024
DNV_e_FAQs_2024-02-29.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Feb 29 Newest version of the FAQ includes new equations to convert UEF to COP and new guidelines around using draft CA T-24 2025 as the baseline for the PY2026 cycle since CA T-24 2025 will not be released until late 2024. It also includes clarity on which GitHub files to upload to eTRM.
DNV_e_FAQs_2024-03-20.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Mar 20 The newest version of the FAQ includes new direction about hard-sizing HVAC capacity and new direction regarding water heater measures.
DNV_e_FAQs_2024-03-21.dotx 2024 Jan 1 2024 Mar 21 The newest version of the FAQ includes new direction about hard-sizing HVAC capacity and new direction regarding water heater measures. The new water heater models only apply to the following measure packages: SWWH014 – Heat Pump Water Heater, Residential and SWWH025 – Heat Pump Water Heater, Residential, Fuel Substitution. All other water heater measure packages should continue to use the Water Heater Calculator, v5.