TREAT to be Featured at The National Weatherization Conference in Phoenix,
AZ
August 10, 2003, Ithaca, NY - TREAT 2.5
- Targeted Residential Energy Analysis Tools will be featured at the upcoming
session "What's Not NEAT in Weatherization". This three-part
session will feature software alternatives to NEAT. TREAT will be featured
during part one to be held at 10 am Wednesday August 20.
The entire Conference Agenda may be reviewed online at http://www.wapconference.com/word_files/Agendawithsessiontitles.doc
The "What's Not NEAT in Weatherization" Sessions are designed
to allow weatherization professionals to compare various software applications
which are pre-approved by DOE for use in the Low-Income Weatherization
Assistance Program. "We are very excited to compare TREAT to other
applications. Many state weatherization networks have expressed interest
in TREAT as an alternative to NEAT. These sessions are a great opportunity
for weatherization professionals to see the exactly what TREAT can do."
says Greg Thomas, President of Performance Systems Development.
Visit the TREAT booth located in the Conference exhibit hall for a live
software demonstration.
About TREAT - Targeted Residential Energy Analysis Tools
TREAT is a powerful software tool for weatherization which allows auditors
to model building energy consumption and to identify the most cost-effective
efficiency upgrades in both single family and multifamily buildings. This
scalable application may be used to model all types of residential buildings
including trailers, attached townhouse units, detached single family,
and large multifamily buildings.
TREAT may be used to calculate a HERS score, perform load calculations
and distribution sizing. Models may be created with multiple heating and
cooling zones as well as unheated areas. TREAT allows users to project
savings from single upgrades and packages of upgrades, taking into account
interactions between measures. TREAT normalizes utility bills which allows
users to "true up" estimated energy use against actual fuel
bills. It also includes screens for recording and reporting health and
safety data such as carbon monoxide and flue draft measurements.
TREAT's development has been sponsored by the New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in cooperation
with the US Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL). NYSERDA is currently integrating TREAT as the
required auditing tool for their Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
and New York ENERGY STAR® Labeled Homes Programs. TREAT models
building energy consumption using hourly weather data and the SUNREL™
calculation engine developed by the NREL. In addition to building
insulation, window, and air leakage properties and mechanical system
efficiencies, the model incorporates gains from solar radiation
and lights, people and appliances.
TREAT has been extensively tested and is pre-approved by DOE for use
in the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program. TREAT has passed
the Tier 1 and Tier 2 BESTEST requirements and has the capability to provide
home energy ratings in accordance with the national Home Energy Rating
System (HERS) standard.
TREAT users include: NYSERDA's Assisted Multifamily Program energy
audit providers; nhsaves, the New Hampshire electric utilities statewide
weatherization initiative; and the California Building Performance Contractors
Association, which is conducting a regional building performance pilot
with support from the California Public Utilities Commission.
Performance Systems Development is a nationally recognized consulting
firm specializing in market transformation services for building performance,
including software, training and research. Taitem Engineering is a consulting
engineering firm with extensive design, energy audit, software development,
and residential energy research experience.
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For information and general inquiries on TREAT or any of our other software and online Energy Analysis tools please contact us at:
Performance Systems Development, Inc.
124 Brindley St. Ste. 4
Phone: 607-277-6240
Fax: 607-277-6224
www.psdconsulting.com
www.pscontracting.com
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