[EnergyPlus_Support] V1.2.3.031 released!

[Linda Lawrie <linda@xxxxxxxxxx>]

EnergyPlus Version 1.2.3 Build 31 Now Available

A new version of EnergyPlus (1.2.3 build 31) was 
released on December 14, 2005 and is now 
available in versions for both the Windows and 
Linux operating systems.  You can download 
EnergyPlus at no cost from the EnergyPlus web 
site: <http://www.energyplus.gov/>www.energyplus.gov.

Why a new version just two months after the last 
one?  There are a few cool new features that we 
wanted to get out to you and some bug fixes that 
we didn't want to leave till Version 1.3 in April 2006.

What's New in EnergyPlus Version 1.2.3 Build 31

A few new features are listed below­see 
<http://www.energyplus.gov/features.html>www.energyplus.gov/features.html 
for a complete list of new features added in this and previous versions:

    * UFAD (Underfloor Air Distribution) for 
interior zones is now available as an alternative 
RoomAir option.  (Exterior zones UFAD are planned 
for April 2006.)  An example UFAD input file is 
available (: 5ZoneSupRetPlenVSATU.idf).
    * Detailed coil models can now be auto-sized.
    * Ventilation improved with the addition of 
maximum Indoor temperature, minimum/maximum 
outdoor temperatures, and maximum windspeed to 
help control natural ventilation.

Addressed Issues and Defects
Please refer to the addressed issues and defects 
files that accompany the installation.


Thanks!


The EnergyPlus Team


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