Secondary Author(s)
Cummings, Jamie
Report Number
FSEC-CR-1814-09
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-1814-09.pdf
Keywords
EnergyGauge; Windows; Heat Pumps; HVAC; Heating; Buildings; Building energy simulation; Energy efficiency; Zero Energy Homes; Software comparison; Energy savings
Abstract
Two hourly energy simulation software, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, were compared to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements. Within the Building America program, these software aid design teams working toward the U.S. Department of Energy's goal to make Zero Energy Homes economically viable by 2025. Builders use the software to achieve the extensive energy savings (70%-80%) from various measures before adding solar electric power generation. The study found that in general, BEopt and EnergyGauge USA agree fairly well on the impact of energy efficiency improvements, while identifying several discrepancies that need further review, such as differences in the effects of window conductance, crawlspace performance, heat pumps, and heating/air conditioning fan energy.
Date Published
8-1-2009
Identifiers
347
Subjects
Energy consumption--Simulation methods; Buildings--Energy conservation; Computer software--Evaluation; Zero energy buildings
Local Subjects
Buildings - EnergyGauge; Heat Pumps; Heating; Buildings - HVAC; Buildings - Windows
Type
Text; Document
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Parker, Danny, "Comparison of the ENERGYGAUGE USA and BEopt Building Energy Simulation Programs" (2009). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 347.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/347
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