IBPSA-USA

UrbaSun

UrbaSun is a software to compute solar radiation in urban areas.

Capabilities:

Weather Data and Climate Analysis, Solar and Photovoltaic Analysis

Building Type:

Urban Scale

Last Software Update:

February 26, 2016

Hancock Energy Efficiency Cloud for Commercial & Industrial

The Hancock Energy Efficiency Cloud is a suite of apps used to manage C&I, lighting, ASHRAE Level I and II energy audits. Collect building information via mobile apps and sync with the cloud to create proposals, manage utility rebate applications, analyze savings and collaborate with other energy professionals.

Capabilities:

Energy Conservation Measures, Code Compliance, Building Energy Auditing

Building Type:

Commercial, Industrial

Last Software Update:

October 31, 2016

HEED Home Energy Efficient Design

See how much energy and money and carbon you can save by making various design or remodeling changes to your home with this free new easy-to-use program. You can draw in the floor plan of your own house, then click and drag your windows to their correct location. You can select from lists of typical wall and roof construction. For advanced users there are more detailed design data input options and output display graphics from the original Solar-5. HEED self installs as a stand-alone program on everything from Windows XP or later and Macintosh OS X 10.6 or later.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation, Energy Conservation Measures, Solar and Photovoltaic Analysis

Building Type:

Residential

Last Software Update:

December 17, 2015

REM/Design

REM/Design™ is developed specifically with the needs of homebuilders, remodelers, energy consultants and designers in mind. REM/Design™ calculates heating, cooling, hot water, lights and appliance loads, consumption and costs for single and multi-family designs in over 600 North American cities. NORESCO continually upgrades REM/Design™ to become more applicable for existing homes. Look for future updates of new reporting, streamlined inputs and a web based application.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation, Energy Conservation Measures, Code Compliance

Building Type:

Residential

Last Software Update:

May 25, 2017

REM/Rate

REM/Rate™ is a user-friendly, sophisticated, residential energy analysis, code compliance and Home Energy Rating (HERS®) software developed specifically for the needs of HERS® Providers and Home Energy Raters.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation, Code Compliance, Ratings and Certificates

Building Type:

Residential

Last Software Update:

May 25, 2017

GenOpt

Multi-parameter optimization program that works with all text-based building energy simulation programs, including EnergyPlus and TRNSYS.

Capabilities:

Parametrics and Optimization

Building Type:

N/A

Last Software Update:

December 8, 2011

EffiBEM - Training Services

EffiBEM offers support and training for EnergyPlus and OpenStudio. Training can be in-person or online, in English or French, and can be customized to suit your specific needs.

Capabilities:

Training Services

Building Type:

N/A

Last Software Update:

June 2, 2018

EffiBEM - Support and Debugging

EffiBEM offers support and debugging for EnergyPlus and OpenStudio. This can be done via email, chat, or phone, in English or French.

Capabilities:

Support Services

Building Type:

N/A

Last Software Update:

July 12, 2018

Pilio Degree Days Data Subscription

Raw heating and cooling degree days, and temperature data API from UK and Worldwide weather stations.This service is available as an annual or monthly subscription or software / reporting integration for individual Weather Stations or for all UK Stations. Worldwide data is available as a bespoke service. The Degree Days Dataset is also integrated into our Pilio Building Energy Analytics software.

Capabilities:

Weather Data and Climate Analysis

Building Type:

N/A

Last Software Update:

August 12, 2015

HAP

A versatile system design tool and an energy simulation tool in one package, Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP) provides the ease of use of a Windows-based graphical user interface and the computing power of modern 32-bit software.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation, Load Calculations, HVAC System Selection and Sizing

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

June 30, 2010