Getting Started
This guide explains what you need to prepare before starting your first project.
Table of contents
Install SimReader
To get started, visit the InverseHub website and install the Windows application called SimReader.
Check Energy Model Inputs
- Ensure utility rates are included in energy models as savings are calculated based on cost.
- Ensure that your model adheres to the following requirements.
- eQEUST/DOE2
- SimReader reads ES-D (Energy Cost Summary) and PS-F (Energy End-Use Summary) reports without requiring special setups. However, because of the limitation on the format of the ES-D report, the number of characters for a meter name is limited to 4. The ES-D report can represent only the first 4 characters of the meter name, while the PS-F has no limitation. A simple workaround is to use a meter name with less than 4 characters (e.g., EM1, EM1A, FM1). If the meter name has more than 4 characters, the first 4 characters should be unique.
- EnergyPlus/
OpenStudio- SimReader reads part of the LEED Summary, BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE, and Tariff Report tables in the eplustbl.html file. See the basic setup for an EnergyPlus/OpenStudio user.