EnergyPlus History: EnergyPlus FAQs
| File | Start Date | End Date | Date posted | Notes |
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| 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. |
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| 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. | |
| DNV_e_FAQs_2024-06-13.dotx | 2024 Jan 1 | 2024 Jun 13 | The newest version of the FAQ updated Res and Com sizing questions and added questions regarding DEER versioning. | |
| DNV_e_FAQs_2024-07-12.dotx | 2024 Jan 1 | 2024 Jul 12 | Updated information about Fin, Rel and Lib building types: these are available for use, but not yet included in the Com weighted average building type. They will be given weights the next time the building weights are revised. | |
| DNV_e_FAQs_2024-07-08.dotx | 2024 Jan 1 | 2024 Jul 8 | The newest version of the FAQ revises the residential sizing recommendations. Instead of using the earlier recommended hard sizing, please use a sizing factor of 1.8 until further study. | |
| DNV_e_FAQs_2024-05-22.dotx | 2024 Jan 1 | 2024 May 22 | The newest version of the FAQ includes EER to COP conversions without the fan component for DEER measures. |