TREAT Receives RESNET Approval
September 12, 2003, Ithaca, NY -
TREAT 2.5 - Targeted Residential Energy Analysis Tools may now be
used to generate a HERS (Home Energy Rating) score in accordance
with the national Home Energy Rating System (HERS) standard. TREAT
users have the ability to generate a HERS score. "This achievement
is attributable to our top-notch development team. They are really
dedicated to our goal of creating the most comprehensive residential
energy analysis application available." says Ian Shapiro, President
of Taitem Engineering.
TREAT can be used to generate a HERS score for an existing home
and may be used to generate packages of energy retrofits to increase
a HERS score. "Raters can use TREAT to score the base building (existing
conditions) then score that same building with packages of improvements.
This allows raters to interactively create packages which will bring
a score above 86." Says Greg Thomas, President of Performance Systems
Development.
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® 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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