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List of Approved Computer Programs for the
2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
Updated: July 20, 2010
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
The following list of energy analysis computer programs includes all Alternative Calculation Methods approved by the California Energy Commission. These programs are in accordance with the California Code of Regulations: Title 24, Part I, Article I, Section 10-109 (2008 Standards)
The individual programs are listed below under specific categories:
2008 STANDARDS - (Mandatory compliance on and after January 1, 2010)
These are the only programs that should be used under the performance approach (energy budget) method of compliance for the 2008 standards.
Note: Price listings of proprietary programs are available from the vendors at addresses and telephone numbers listed.
Residential Buildings, 2008 Standards
| Program Name | Comments | Contact Information |
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Public Domain - CALRES 2008 v1.1 Cost: $125 |
Approved for use effective June 23, 2010. All versions of CALRES 2008 v1.0 are decertified for use in demonstrating compliance effective July 31, 2010. See Notice of Change in Compliance Software for more information. Also, see CBIA Code Corner Announcement. Technical Support is available for $250/yr from Enercomp, Inc. For info contact Enercomp, Inc. |
California Energy Commission High Performance Buildings and Standards Development Office MS 37 1516 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: Rob Hudler Phone Number: 916-654-4072 Email: rhudler@energy.state.ca.us |
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EnergyPro 5.1 |
Approved for use effective June 23, 2010. All versions of EnergyPro 5.0 are decertified for use in demonstrating compliance effective July 31, 2010. See Notice of Change in Compliance Software for more information. Also, see CBIA Code Corner Announcement. |
EnergySoft, LLC. 1025 5th Street, Suite A Novato, CA 94945-2413 Web site: www.energysoft.com |
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MICROPAS 8.1 |
Approved for use effective June 23, 2010. All versions of MICROPAS 8.0 are decertified for use in demonstrating compliance effective July 31, 2010. See Notice of Change in Compliance Software for more information. Also, see CBIA Code Corner Announcement. |
Enercomp, Inc 1721 Arroyo Drive Auburn, CA 95603 Web site: www.micropas.com |
Nonresidential Buildings, 2008 Standards
| Program Name | Comments | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
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Public Domain Software - Perform 2008 Cost: $250 |
Technical Support is available for $250/yr from EnergySoft, LLC. For info contact EnergySoft, LLC. |
California Energy Commission High Performance Buildings and Standards Development Office MS 37 1516 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: Rob Hudler Phone Number: 916-654-4072 Email: rhudler@energy.state.ca.us |
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EnergyPro 5.0 and 5.1 |
EnergyPro Versions 5.0 and 5.1 are approved for performing nonresidential compliance. |
EnergySoft, LLC. 1025 5th Street, Suite A Novato, CA 94945-2413 Web site: www.energysoft.com |
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eQuest v3.64 and D2 Comply v3.64 |
eQuest v3.64 and D2 Comply v3.64 (dated July 29, 2010) were approved on August 25, 2010, for performing non-residential compliance with one exception as below. For showing compliance of Domestic Hot Water Use (DHW) in High-rise Residential, Hotel, and Motel Buildings, please use other approved compliance tools as shown in the tabulations under Residential Buildings, 2008 Standards or Nonresidential Buildings, 2008 Standards. A detailed description of this exception is being prepared and will be posted here. |
James J. Hirsch & Associates 12185 Presilla Road Camarillo, CA 93012 Web site: www.doe2.com/equest www.doe2.com/equest |
Residential Solar Water Heating
| Program Name | Contact Information | |
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California F-Chart |
California Energy Commission 1516 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95828 Web site: www.gosolarcalifornia.org/solarwater/nshp/swh_calc_collectors.php Phone Number: Energy Hotline 800-772-3300 (CA only) or (916) 654-5106 |
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Solar Fraction Calculator for Rated Systems (OG300) |
California Energy Commission 1516 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95828 Web site: www.gosolarcalifornia.org/solarwater/nshp/swh_calc_systems.php Phone Number: Energy Hotline 800-772-3300 (CA only) or (916) 654-5106 |
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