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Where can I go to learn about energy modeling and simulation as someone new to the industry?
01/22/24Where can you go to learn about energy modeling and simulation as someone new to the industry? Dear New Bee,This is a great question, and one that IBPSA-USA has been evaluating for some time. I’m excited to share an update about... -
What’s changing with the Commercial Building Energy Tax Deduction (179D) from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and how can my firm claim the deduction?11/16/23Dear Deduction Dabbler, The 179D Energy Efficiency Commercial Buildings Deduction (179D) is a tax incentive program that has been in effect since 2006, and was made permanent by legislation passed at the end of 2020. Its primary purpose is to promote energy efficiency in buildings by providing financial incentives for making energy-efficient building improvements in the areas of HVAC, lighting, and building envelopes.
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I’ve noticed that different standards provide different schedule assumptions for things like occupancy, lighting, and plug loads. What schedules should I use in my model?10/13/23Dear Behind Schedule, Schedules can have a big impact on energy consumption and associated savings. Energy models use many different schedules. People/occupancy, lights, plug loads, heating/cooling setpoints, and service water heating are usually the main ones...
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