BEopt

Introduction

Expected Learning Outcomes

1. Identify building components affecting building
energy use.
2. Identify engineering models for modeling some
building components defining energy
performance.
3. Use software, supported by the Department of
Energy, for the simulation of buildings.
4. Use climate files on simulation of buildings.
5. Analyze options for reducing energy
consumption in buildings.

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The BEopt (Building Energy Optimization) software

provides capabilities to evaluate residential building
designs and identify cost-optimal efficiency packages at
various levels of whole-house energy savings along the
path to zero net energy.

http://beopt.nrel.gov/

BEopt provides detailed simulation-based analysis

based on specific house characteristics, such as size,
architecture, occupancy, vintage, location, and utility
rates. Discrete envelope and equipment options,
reflecting realistic construction materials and practices,
are evaluated.

http://beopt.nrel.gov/

BEopt uses existing, established simulation engines

(currently DOE2.2 or EnergyPlus). Simulation
assumptions are based on the Building America House
Simulation Protocols.

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/ba_research_tools.html

Protocol - PDF

BEopt General Training Videos

Basic

Advanced

Intro [2:21]

Parametric Mode [3:04]

Background [10.14]

Optimization Mode [21:59] (Grad student)

Quick Demo [1:44]

Retrofit Analysis [15:13] (Grad student)

General [6:33]

Library Management [11:06] (Class 1)

Geometry Input Screen [12:53] (Class 1)

Modeling Framework [1:24]

Options Input Screen [11:58] (Class 1)

Hourly Data Visualization [3:03] (Class 1)

Site Input Screen [12:20] (Class 1)

Output Screen [12:20] (Class 1)
Miscellaneous [6:28]

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