"I just started a 30 free trial of Optimiser. It looks good and as Matt states it takes some time to get used to but has a place for all data and the reports look good. The start up cost is fair as is the cost per report…"
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What is the best energy auditing software?
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Hi: I have been using TREAT software to do my energy auditing reports. While this software is a powerful tool, its seems that it is designed to work as part of a utility or weatherization program,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Maloney Jul 27, 2012.
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Kevin Eigel replied to Paul Raymer's discussion NEASI"I am curious about this as well. Doing audits on small commercial building seems to be an excellent addition for companies already doing home energy audits. I am sure there would be greater income for these types of audits although the focus may be…"
Matt Marshall replied to Kevin Eigel's discussion What is the best energy auditing software?"I started a trial of Optimiser recently and I am impressed. It has the capability to be as complex as you would ever need yet it can be used even if you only have minimal data. It can provide estimates and detailed scopes of work in…"
Evan Mills replied to Kevin Eigel's discussion What is the best energy auditing software?"Check out LBNL's Home Energy Saver PRO
http://hespro.lbl.gov
It doesn't have everything you're asking for but may help.
It's free and transparantly documented…"
Bud Poll replied to Kevin Eigel's discussion What is the best energy auditing software?"Hi Kevin
Did I hear Holy Grail in their? I've been looking for a long time and the ones that do it all are owned by the companies that use them. I followed up after your post to see what is happening with RECURVE and it seemed to be slow…"
Robert Maloney replied to Kevin Eigel's discussion What is the best energy auditing software?"How cool is that.
I'm going to spend some time this weekend checking this software out.
How do you get more info ?
What are the costs-- monthly ? yearly ? per report ? How to customize Etc.
I plugged in my home and the report was pretty…"
Kevin Eigel posted a discussionWhat is the best energy auditing software?
Hi: I have been using TREAT software to do my energy auditing reports. While this software is a powerful tool, its seems that it is designed to work as part of a utility or weatherization program, and not for an independent energy auditing company, that is trying to make a great impression with their customers.I am hoping to switch to a new software tool that will allow me to report all important information such as blower door numbers, minimum ventilation requirements, combustion safety…See More
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- At 6:07am on June 10, 2011,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Kevin,
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