Hello, I have some experiences with energy modelling in eQuest, but I would like to change my software to something else. I need to advise, which of following software I can use for LEED certification.
Design-Builder, Green Building Studio, EnergyGauge, Open Studio, Simergy, Bentley AECOsim, Bentley Hevacomp.
Obviously I can use software mentioned in Apendix G.
Thanks a lot.
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Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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September 26, 2013 - 11:00 am
LEED defers to Appendix G on this issue. G2.2 delineates the features required in the software. I know that Design-Builder, Bentley and Simergy are based on EnergyPlus. Energy Gauge is based on DOE2.1E. Not sure if Green Building Studio does everything needed for LEED. Open Studio is a suite of add-ons to help with modeling in EnergyPlus.