[EnergyPlus_Support] V 2.0 of EnergyPlus Web Example File Generator available.

[Drury.Crawley@xxxxxxxxxx]

DOE and NREL are pleased to announce the update of the EnergyPlus
Example File Generator.  The goal of the Example File Generator is to
provide input files for building models that serve as a starting point
for using and learning EnergyPlus.  This service is free and available
at the EnergyPlus web site (www.energyplus.gov) under Interfaces & Other
Tools.

Web-based forms allow you to input some general information about the
building you want to model.  The service then automatically creates a
complete EnergyPlus input file, runs an annual simulation on NREL's
computers, and then sends you an email with the EnergyPlus input file
along with a summary of the annual energy results (and a dxf image
file). The attached DXF of an EnergyPlus example file was generated in
just a few minutes.

Assumptions should be carefully reviewed. There is no guarantee that the
models are fully compliant with the energy performance Standards used to
generate model details.

The new version has many new capabilities:
*       Generates input file for EnergyPlus version 2.0.
*       The input files are now completely annotated with the descriptions
of the fields for each object.
*       Added input boxes on the web page for
        *       New footprints for geometry including
                *       Rectangle
                *       Courtyard
                *       L-Shape
                *       H-Shape
                *       T-Shape
                *       U-Shape
        *       Gas appliances
        *       Fins
        *       Continuous daylighting
        *       Addition of over 50 HVAC systems
        *       Ventilation rates by people and/or area
        *       Service Water Heating inputs

Give the service a try!  If you have questions or feedback, you can
contact us at ewi_support@xxxxxxxx.
(See attached file: building.jpg)




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