[EnergyPlus_Support] EFEN Release anouncement !!

["Mahabir Bhandari" <bhandari@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 DesignBuilder SOFTWARE <http://designbuildersoftware.com>  is pleased to
announce the release of a new, easy to use energy analysis program for
evaluating fenestration options in commercial buildings EFEN
<http://designbuildersoftware.com/EFEN.php> .  
EFEN is a next generation energy analysis tool using EnergyPlus simulation
engine and intelligent building generator.  It is packaged in a user
friendly program 
suitable for quick analysis in early stages of design, comparative energy
analysis of different fenestration options and prediction of the whole
building energy use, 
and prediction of the size of HVAC equipment. 

Use EFEN to:
*	Calculate energy and cost savings for your building
*	Calculate energy and first year equipment cost savings
*	Choose from a library of more than 500 windows (or input your own)
*	Choose among numerous building types and shapes
*	Choose US or international weather locations (over 1,300 locations)
*	Quickly complete your model, in few minutes

Additional program features include:
*	Choice of 7 building types/uses and 6 geometries (shapes) for a
total of 42 different buildings
*	3-D building preview in real time 
*	Option to enter your own windows
*	Automated download of weather data files by zip, city/state choice 
*	Annual energy use and peak loads
*	Automated HVAC generation
*	Daylighting controls
*	Choice of temperature setback and economizer
*	Automated insulation levels based on the climate zone, worldwide
*	Parametric analysis for different fenestration products
*	Automated web program updates

EFEN is recommended for: fenestration industry, code officials, engineers,
architects, utilities, academia, etc.  
For more information, to order EFEN and for program demo, contact
info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  or visit our web site at
www.designbuildersoftware.com or call at (413) 256-4647. 

Sincerely,
Mahabir

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Mahabir Bhandari, Ph.D., LEED(r) AP 
DesignBuilder Software| 18 Tanglewood Rd | Amherst, MA 01002 | Ph: (413)
256-4647 | www.designbuildersoftware.com
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