| EnergyAideTM |
| Demonstration |
| Click here to view a full motion video of the software in use. When asked, "Would you like to open the file or save it to your computer" choose "Open". The video will open and begin playing. |
| Description |
| EnergyAideTM1
is a comprehensive residential energy audit software package. The
EnergyAideTM software can evaluate a broad range of
energy saving opportunities in the home, including: ·Insulation ·Heating system improvements ·Window and door weather-stripping and replacement ·Domestic hot water savings ·Efficient Lighting ·Other energy saving recommendations EnergyAideTM is designed to serve homeowners or residential utility customers. It produces a written report that explains energy savings opportunities in plain language, for non-professional to easily understand, with graphics. The report and the software can be customized to meet the needs of conservation programs, utility sponsors and users. |
| Graphics |
| Below is an example of graphic output of EnergyAideTM, shown on screen and in a printed report. |
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| [1] EnergyAide is a registered trademark of Energy New England, LLC |
| Interactive Viewing of Report |
| Energy savings and costs for recommendations can be interactively viewed and modified on-screen, in the presence of the customer, during the operation of the software. The report can also be interactively viewed on-screen during the operation of the software. |
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| Input |
| Interactive inputs
are made in a user-friendly GUI. This includes square footage of envelope
measures, heating system characteristics, temperature settings and basic
information specific only to energy savings measures recommended. System files supply information on cost and savings assumptions, climatic data, canned comments and customized text for the report. Input files also include graphic icons as needed, and audit numbering and tracking protocol. |
| Graphical User-Interface |
| Below is an example of one of the graphical user-interface screens. This specific one is for heating system energy savings. Other screens exist for lighting, domestic hot water, envelope (insulation and air sealing) and cooling. Note the interactive display of savings and cost, based on real-time user inputs, with optional contractor or do-it-yourself costs available for some measures. |
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| File Storage and Retrieval of Entire Energy Audit |
| Each energy audit modeled is automatically saved in a file for later retrieval, review, and modification. An extract of information relevant to each measure recommended is also automatically saved in comma-delimited format, for transfer to a database. |
| Expertise Required |
| A basic knowledge of computers and residential energy conservation is recommended. The GUI makes data inputs relatively simple and easy. |
| Software Currently in Use |
| Massachusetts-certified energy auditors have performed testing and validation during development, and in the field. EnergyAideTM is currently used by Energy New England in the New England marketplace. Residential energy conservation service providers, energy service companies, utility DSM programs, energy audit programs, weatherization service providers, educational organizations. |
| Computer Platform |
| EnergyAide is written in Java. The minimum system requirements are a PC with a 100 MHz, Pentium II processor running Windows95 or later, and 34 MB of free hard disk space. System requirements are similar to those needed for using a Java run time on a PC. The Java Runtime is distributed with the software. EnergyAideTM can run on Macintosh or Linux operating systems as well. |
| Strengths |
| Fast and easy to use. Handles all major fossil fuels. Customer-friendly. Comprehensive set of energy savings measures analyzed. |
| Contact |
| Donna Fitch Energy New England dfitch@energynewengland.com 508-698-1227 |
| Availability |
| Price available from Energy New England upon request. |
