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Your model evolves with your project. So do your EEMs
Energy modeling budgets are typically structured around compliance — the permit submission, the incentive application, the final report. That’s where the funding is, so that’s when the model gets built. By then, the decisions that matter most have already been made. The massing is locked. The mechanical system is chosen. The window to actually influence…
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Beyond EUI: Why Energy Use Intensity Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Energy Use Intensity (EUI) has become the go-to metric for evaluating building energy performance. Expressed in kBtu per square foot per year (or kWh/m²/year), it provides a seemingly straightforward way to compare buildings and set performance targets. But as our recent experience with a campus center project demonstrates, EUI alone can paint a misleading picture…
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Setting the Standard: How We Validate EP3 Against Hundreds of Models
Building energy modeling accuracy isn’t just important—it’s critical. That’s why we put EP3, our SketchUp extension for EnergyPlus, through exhaustive validation testing against hundreds of verified models and thousands of data points. Our Validation Methodology EP3 is unique in the EnergyPlus ecosystem—in that it can import complete EnergyPlus IDF files, including complex HVAC systems. This…
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The Process Matters: Why Energy Modeling Can’t Just ‘Move Fast’ with AI
AI’s rapid success in arts and communication has been striking—but as someone who’s worked in building energy simulation for over 15 years, I’m finding that energy modeling is still figuring out where AI fits in. The difference is fundamental and worth examining closely. The Creative vs. Technical AI Divide AI has gained rapid adoption in…