Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (HERS BESTEST). Volume 2, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests Reference Results
Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (HERS BESTEST). Volume 2, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests Reference Results

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The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Building Energy Simulation Test (BESTEST) is a method for evaluating the credibility of software used by HERS to model energy use in buildings. The method provides the technical foundation for ''certification of the technical accuracy of building energy analysis tools used to determine energy efficiency ratings, '' as called for in the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Title I, Subtitle A, Section 102, Title II, Part 6, Section 271). Certification is accomplished with a uniform set of test cases that Facilitate the comparison of a software tool with several of the best public-domain, state-of-the-art building energy simulation programs available in the United States. The HERS BESTEST work is divided into two volumes. Volume 1 contains the test case specifications and is a user's manual for anyone wishing to test a computer program. Volume 2 contains the reference results and suggestions for accrediting agencies on how to use and interpret the results.

Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (HERS BESTEST), Vol. 1: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests User's Manual and Vol. 2: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests Reference Results
Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (HERS BESTEST), Vol. 1: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests User's Manual and Vol. 2: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests Reference Results

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VOLUME 1: The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Building Energy Simulation Test (BESTEST) is a method for evaluating the credibility of software used by HERS to model energy use in buildings. The method provides the technical foundation for ``certification of the technical accuracy of building energy analysis tools used to determine energy efficiency ratings,`` as called for in the Energy PolicyAct of 1992 (Title I, subtitle A,l Section 102, Title II, Part 6, Section 271). Certification is accomplished with a uniform set of test cases that facilitate the comparison of a software tool with several of the best public-domain, state-of-the-art building energy simulation programs available in the United States. This set of test cases represents the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests for Certificationof Rating Tools as described in DOE 10 CFR Part 437 and the HERS Council Guidelines for Uniformity (HERS Council). A third Tier of tests not included in this document is also planned.; VOLUME 2: The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Building Energy Simulation Test (BESTEST) is a method for evaluating the credibility of software used by HERS to model energy use in buildings. The method providesthe technical foundation for ``certification of the technical accuracy of building energy analysis tools used to determine energy efficiency ratings,`` as called for in the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Title I, Subtitle A, Section 102, Title II, Part 6, Section 271). Certification is accomplished with a uniform set of test cases that Facilitate the comparison of a software tool with several of thebest public-domain, state-of-the-art building energy simulation programs available in the United States. The HERS BESTEST work is divided into two volumes. Volume 1 contains the test case specifications and is a user`s manual for anyone wishing to test a computer program. Volume 2 contains the reference results and suggestions for accrediting agencies on how to use and interpret the results.

Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test for Florida (Florida-HERS BESTEST): Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests; Vol. 1 (User's Manual) and Vol. 2 (Reference Results).
Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test for Florida (Florida-HERS BESTEST): Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests; Vol. 1 (User's Manual) and Vol. 2 (Reference Results).

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Published: 1997

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In 1991, the U.S. Department of Energy, in cooperation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), initiatied a collaborative process to define a residential energy efficiency rating program linked with energy-efficient mortgage (EEM) financing. During this process, the collaborative, consisting of a broad-based group representing stakeholder organizations, identified the need forquality control procedures to evaluate and verify the energy prediction methods used by Home Energy Rating System (HERS) providers. Such procedures were needed so a variety of locally developed rating systems would have equal opportunity to qualify under the umbrella of a national HERS/EEM system by meeting minimum technical requirements (National Renewable Energy Laboratory).

Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (HERS BESTEST)
Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (HERS BESTEST)

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Published: 1995

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The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Building Energy Simulation Test (BESTEST) is a method for evaluating the credibility of software used by HERS to model energy use in buildings. The method provides the technical foundation for ''certification of the technical accuracy of building energy analysis tools used to determine energy efficiency ratings, '' as called for in the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Title I, subtitle A, l Section 102, Title II, Part 6, Section 271). Certification is accomplished with a uniform set of test cases that facilitate the comparison of a software tool with several of the best public-domain, state-of-the-art building energy simulation programs available in the United States. This set of test cases represents the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests for Certification of Rating Tools as described in DOE 10 CFR Part 437 and the HERS Council Guidelines for Uniformity (HERS Council). A third Tier of tests not included in this document is also planned.

Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (Hers Bestest), Vol. 1 - Scholar's Choice Edition
Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test (Hers Bestest), Vol. 1 - Scholar's Choice Edition

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Published: 2015-02-16

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781296045609

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Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX)
Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX)

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Published: 2011

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BESTEST-EX was initially published (Judkoff et al., 2010a, 2010b) with the intention that the calibration test results needed to be blind, so a certifying agency could use it for certifying calibration methods. After publication, it became apparent that the residential energy retrofit modeling industry wanted to have the ability to self-test their software, and we realized that this ability -- consistent with self-testing capability provided for the BESTEST-EX building physics tests -- would be beneficial to both software developers and users. Therefore, this document was developed to include previously withheld calibration test results, along with instructions for coordinating the use of this document with the previously published BESTEST-EX documents. Should the need arise in the future for a blind certification test, additional calibration test data would have to be generated for that purpose.

Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX) (Presentation).
Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX) (Presentation).

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This presentation discusses the goals of NREL Analysis Accuracy R & D; BESTEST-EX goals; what BESTEST-EX is; how it works; 'Building Physics' cases; 'Building Physics' reference results; 'utility bill calibration' cases; limitations and potential future work. Goals of NREL Analysis Accuracy R & D are: (1) Provide industry with the tools and technical information needed to improve the accuracy and consistency of analysis methods; (2) Reduce the risks associated with purchasing, financing, and selling energy efficiency upgrades; and (3) Enhance software and input collection methods considering impacts on accuracy, cost, and time of energy assessments. BESTEST-EX Goals are: (1) Test software predictions of retrofit energy savings in existing homes; (2) Ensure building physics calculations and utility bill calibration procedures perform up to a minimum standard; and (3) Quantify impact of uncertainties in input audit data and occupant behavior. BESTEST-EX is a repeatable procedure that tests how well audit software predictions compare to the current state of the art in building energy simulation. There is no direct truth standard. However, reference software have been subjected to validation testing, including comparisons with empirical data.