3.0
build_residential_model
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20230105T165234Z
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BuildResidentialModel
Build Residential Model
Builds the OpenStudio Model for an existing residential building.
Builds the residential OpenStudio Model using the geojson feature file, which contains the specified parameters for each existing building.
feature_id
Feature ID
The feature ID passed from Baseline.rb.
Integer
true
false
schedules_type
Schedules: Type
The type of occupant-related schedules to use.
Choice
true
false
smooth
smooth
smooth
stochastic
stochastic
schedules_random_seed
Schedules: Random Seed
This numeric field is the seed for the random number generator. Only applies if the schedules type is 'stochastic'.
Integer
#
true
false
schedules_variation
Schedules: Variation
How the schedules vary.
Choice
true
false
unit
unit
building
building
geometry_num_floors_above_grade
Geometry: Number of Floors Above Grade
The number of floors above grade.
Integer
#
true
false
hpxml_dir
Custom HPXML Files
The name of the folder containing HPXML files, relative to the xml_building folder.
String
false
false
software_info_program_used
Software Info: Program Used
The name of the software program used.
String
false
false
software_info_program_version
Software Info: Program Version
The version of the software program used.
String
false
false
occupancy_calculation_type
Occupancy Calculation Type
The type of occupancy calculation type. If 'asset' is chosen, various end uses (e.g., clothes washer) are calculated using number of bedrooms and/or conditioned floor area. If 'operational' is chosen, end uses based on number of bedrooms are adjusted for the number of occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
asset
asset
operational
operational
schedules_filepaths
Schedules: CSV File Paths
Absolute/relative paths of csv files containing user-specified detailed schedules. If multiple files, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
simulation_control_timestep
Simulation Control: Timestep
Value must be a divisor of 60. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
min
false
false
simulation_control_run_period
Simulation Control: Run Period
Enter a date like "Jan 1 - Dec 31". If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
String
false
false
simulation_control_run_period_calendar_year
Simulation Control: Run Period Calendar Year
This numeric field should contain the calendar year that determines the start day of week. If you are running simulations using AMY weather files, the value entered for calendar year will not be used; it will be overridden by the actual year found in the AMY weather file. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
year
false
false
simulation_control_daylight_saving_enabled
Simulation Control: Daylight Saving Enabled
Whether to use daylight saving. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Boolean
false
false
true
true
false
false
simulation_control_daylight_saving_period
Simulation Control: Daylight Saving Period
Enter a date like "Mar 15 - Dec 15". If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
String
false
false
simulation_control_temperature_capacitance_multiplier
Simulation Control: Temperature Capacitance Multiplier
Affects the transient calculation of indoor air temperatures. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
String
false
false
site_type
Site: Type
The type of site. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
suburban
suburban
urban
urban
rural
rural
site_shielding_of_home
Site: Shielding of Home
Presence of nearby buildings, trees, obstructions for infiltration model. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
exposed
exposed
normal
normal
well-shielded
well-shielded
site_ground_conductivity
Site: Ground Conductivity
Conductivity of the ground soil. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Btu/hr-ft-F
false
false
site_zip_code
Site: Zip Code
Zip code of the home address.
String
false
false
site_iecc_zone
Site: IECC Zone
IECC zone of the home address.
Choice
false
false
1A
1A
1B
1B
1C
1C
2A
2A
2B
2B
2C
2C
3A
3A
3B
3B
3C
3C
4A
4A
4B
4B
4C
4C
5A
5A
5B
5B
5C
5C
6A
6A
6B
6B
6C
6C
7
7
8
8
site_state_code
Site: State Code
State code of the home address.
Choice
false
false
AK
AK
AL
AL
AR
AR
AZ
AZ
CA
CA
CO
CO
CT
CT
DC
DC
DE
DE
FL
FL
GA
GA
HI
HI
IA
IA
ID
ID
IL
IL
IN
IN
KS
KS
KY
KY
LA
LA
MA
MA
MD
MD
ME
ME
MI
MI
MN
MN
MO
MO
MS
MS
MT
MT
NC
NC
ND
ND
NE
NE
NH
NH
NJ
NJ
NM
NM
NV
NV
NY
NY
OH
OH
OK
OK
OR
OR
PA
PA
RI
RI
SC
SC
SD
SD
TN
TN
TX
TX
UT
UT
VA
VA
VT
VT
WA
WA
WI
WI
WV
WV
WY
WY
site_time_zone_utc_offset
Site: Time Zone UTC Offset
Time zone UTC offset of the home address. Must be between -12 and 14.
Double
hr
false
false
weather_station_epw_filepath
Weather Station: EnergyPlus Weather (EPW) Filepath
Path of the EPW file.
String
true
false
USA_CO_Denver.Intl.AP.725650_TMY3.epw
year_built
Building Construction: Year Built
The year the building was built.
Integer
false
false
geometry_unit_type
Geometry: Unit Type
The type of dwelling unit. Use single-family attached for a dwelling unit with 1 or more stories, attached units to one or both sides, and no units above/below. Use apartment unit for a dwelling unit with 1 story, attached units to one, two, or three sides, and units above and/or below.
Choice
true
false
single-family detached
single-family detached
single-family detached
single-family attached
single-family attached
apartment unit
apartment unit
geometry_unit_left_wall_is_adiabatic
Geometry: Unit Left Wall Is Adiabatic
Presence of an adiabatic left wall.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
geometry_unit_right_wall_is_adiabatic
Geometry: Unit Right Wall Is Adiabatic
Presence of an adiabatic right wall.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
geometry_unit_front_wall_is_adiabatic
Geometry: Unit Front Wall Is Adiabatic
Presence of an adiabatic front wall, for example, the unit is adjacent to a conditioned corridor.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
geometry_unit_back_wall_is_adiabatic
Geometry: Unit Back Wall Is Adiabatic
Presence of an adiabatic back wall.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
geometry_unit_num_floors_above_grade
Geometry: Unit Number of Floors Above Grade
The number of floors above grade in the unit. Attic type ConditionedAttic is included. Assumed to be 1 for apartment units.
Integer
#
true
false
2
geometry_unit_cfa
Geometry: Unit Conditioned Floor Area
The total floor area of the unit's conditioned space (including any conditioned basement floor area).
Double
ft^2
true
false
2000
geometry_unit_aspect_ratio
Geometry: Unit Aspect Ratio
The ratio of front/back wall length to left/right wall length for the unit, excluding any protruding garage wall area.
Double
Frac
true
false
2
geometry_unit_orientation
Geometry: Unit Orientation
The unit's orientation is measured clockwise from north (e.g., North=0, East=90, South=180, West=270).
Double
degrees
true
false
180
geometry_unit_num_bedrooms
Geometry: Unit Number of Bedrooms
The number of bedrooms in the unit. Used to determine the energy usage of appliances and plug loads, hot water usage, etc.
Integer
#
true
false
3
geometry_unit_num_bathrooms
Geometry: Unit Number of Bathrooms
The number of bathrooms in the unit. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
#
false
false
geometry_unit_num_occupants
Geometry: Unit Number of Occupants
The number of occupants in the unit. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used. Required if Occupancy Calculation Type is 'operational'.
Double
#
false
false
geometry_building_num_units
Geometry: Building Number of Units
The number of units in the building. Required for single-family attached and apartment units.
Integer
#
false
false
geometry_average_ceiling_height
Geometry: Average Ceiling Height
Average distance from the floor to the ceiling.
Double
ft
true
false
8
geometry_garage_width
Geometry: Garage Width
The width of the garage. Enter zero for no garage. Only applies to single-family detached units.
Double
ft
true
false
0
geometry_garage_depth
Geometry: Garage Depth
The depth of the garage. Only applies to single-family detached units.
Double
ft
true
false
20
geometry_garage_protrusion
Geometry: Garage Protrusion
The fraction of the garage that is protruding from the living space. Only applies to single-family detached units.
Double
Frac
true
false
0
geometry_garage_position
Geometry: Garage Position
The position of the garage. Only applies to single-family detached units.
Choice
true
false
Right
Right
Right
Left
Left
geometry_foundation_type
Geometry: Foundation Type
The foundation type of the building. Foundation types ConditionedBasement and ConditionedCrawlspace are not allowed for apartment units.
Choice
true
false
SlabOnGrade
SlabOnGrade
SlabOnGrade
VentedCrawlspace
VentedCrawlspace
UnventedCrawlspace
UnventedCrawlspace
ConditionedCrawlspace
ConditionedCrawlspace
UnconditionedBasement
UnconditionedBasement
ConditionedBasement
ConditionedBasement
Ambient
Ambient
AboveApartment
AboveApartment
geometry_foundation_height
Geometry: Foundation Height
The height of the foundation (e.g., 3ft for crawlspace, 8ft for basement). Only applies to basements/crawlspaces.
Double
ft
true
false
0
geometry_foundation_height_above_grade
Geometry: Foundation Height Above Grade
The depth above grade of the foundation wall. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces.
Double
ft
true
false
0
geometry_rim_joist_height
Geometry: Rim Joist Height
The height of the rim joists. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces.
Double
in
false
false
geometry_attic_type
Geometry: Attic Type
The attic type of the building. Attic type ConditionedAttic is not allowed for apartment units.
Choice
true
false
VentedAttic
FlatRoof
FlatRoof
VentedAttic
VentedAttic
UnventedAttic
UnventedAttic
ConditionedAttic
ConditionedAttic
BelowApartment
BelowApartment
geometry_roof_type
Geometry: Roof Type
The roof type of the building. Ignored if the building has a flat roof.
Choice
true
false
gable
gable
gable
hip
hip
geometry_roof_pitch
Geometry: Roof Pitch
The roof pitch of the attic. Ignored if the building has a flat roof.
Choice
true
false
6:12
1:12
1:12
2:12
2:12
3:12
3:12
4:12
4:12
5:12
5:12
6:12
6:12
7:12
7:12
8:12
8:12
9:12
9:12
10:12
10:12
11:12
11:12
12:12
12:12
geometry_eaves_depth
Geometry: Eaves Depth
The eaves depth of the roof.
Double
ft
true
false
2
geometry_has_flue_or_chimney
Geometry: Has Flue or Chimney
Presence of flue or chimney for infiltration model. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Boolean
false
false
true
true
false
false
neighbor_front_distance
Neighbor: Front Distance
The distance between the unit and the neighboring building to the front (not including eaves). A value of zero indicates no neighbors. Used for shading.
Double
ft
true
false
0
neighbor_back_distance
Neighbor: Back Distance
The distance between the unit and the neighboring building to the back (not including eaves). A value of zero indicates no neighbors. Used for shading.
Double
ft
true
false
0
neighbor_left_distance
Neighbor: Left Distance
The distance between the unit and the neighboring building to the left (not including eaves). A value of zero indicates no neighbors. Used for shading.
Double
ft
true
false
10
neighbor_right_distance
Neighbor: Right Distance
The distance between the unit and the neighboring building to the right (not including eaves). A value of zero indicates no neighbors. Used for shading.
Double
ft
true
false
10
neighbor_front_height
Neighbor: Front Height
The height of the neighboring building to the front. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
neighbor_back_height
Neighbor: Back Height
The height of the neighboring building to the back. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
neighbor_left_height
Neighbor: Left Height
The height of the neighboring building to the left. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
neighbor_right_height
Neighbor: Right Height
The height of the neighboring building to the right. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
floor_over_foundation_assembly_r
Floor: Over Foundation Assembly R-value
Assembly R-value for the floor over the foundation. Ignored if the building has a slab-on-grade foundation.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
28.1
floor_over_garage_assembly_r
Floor: Over Garage Assembly R-value
Assembly R-value for the floor over the garage. Ignored unless the building has a garage under conditioned space.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
28.1
floor_type
Floor: Type
The type of floors.
Choice
true
false
WoodFrame
WoodFrame
WoodFrame
StructuralInsulatedPanel
StructuralInsulatedPanel
SolidConcrete
SolidConcrete
SteelFrame
SteelFrame
foundation_wall_type
Foundation Wall: Type
The material type of the foundation wall. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
solid concrete
solid concrete
concrete block
concrete block
concrete block foam core
concrete block foam core
concrete block perlite core
concrete block perlite core
concrete block vermiculite core
concrete block vermiculite core
concrete block solid core
concrete block solid core
double brick
double brick
wood
wood
foundation_wall_thickness
Foundation Wall: Thickness
The thickness of the foundation wall. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
in
false
false
foundation_wall_insulation_r
Foundation Wall: Insulation Nominal R-value
Nominal R-value for the foundation wall insulation. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
0
foundation_wall_insulation_location
Foundation Wall: Insulation Location
Whether the insulation is on the interior or exterior of the foundation wall. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces.
Choice
ft
false
false
exterior
interior
interior
exterior
exterior
foundation_wall_insulation_distance_to_top
Foundation Wall: Insulation Distance To Top
The distance from the top of the foundation wall to the top of the foundation wall insulation. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
foundation_wall_insulation_distance_to_bottom
Foundation Wall: Insulation Distance To Bottom
The distance from the top of the foundation wall to the bottom of the foundation wall insulation. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
foundation_wall_assembly_r
Foundation Wall: Assembly R-value
Assembly R-value for the foundation walls. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces. If provided, overrides the previous foundation wall insulation inputs. If not provided, it is ignored.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
false
false
rim_joist_assembly_r
Rim Joist: Assembly R-value
Assembly R-value for the rim joists. Only applies to basements/crawlspaces. Required if a rim joist height is provided.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
false
false
slab_perimeter_insulation_r
Slab: Perimeter Insulation Nominal R-value
Nominal R-value of the vertical slab perimeter insulation. Applies to slab-on-grade foundations and basement/crawlspace floors.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
0
slab_perimeter_depth
Slab: Perimeter Insulation Depth
Depth from grade to bottom of vertical slab perimeter insulation. Applies to slab-on-grade foundations and basement/crawlspace floors.
Double
ft
true
false
0
slab_under_insulation_r
Slab: Under Slab Insulation Nominal R-value
Nominal R-value of the horizontal under slab insulation. Applies to slab-on-grade foundations and basement/crawlspace floors.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
0
slab_under_width
Slab: Under Slab Insulation Width
Width from slab edge inward of horizontal under-slab insulation. Enter 999 to specify that the under slab insulation spans the entire slab. Applies to slab-on-grade foundations and basement/crawlspace floors.
Double
ft
true
false
0
slab_thickness
Slab: Thickness
The thickness of the slab. Zero can be entered if there is a dirt floor instead of a slab. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
in
false
false
slab_carpet_fraction
Slab: Carpet Fraction
Fraction of the slab floor area that is carpeted. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
slab_carpet_r
Slab: Carpet R-value
R-value of the slab carpet. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
false
false
ceiling_assembly_r
Ceiling: Assembly R-value
Assembly R-value for the ceiling (attic floor).
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
31.6
roof_material_type
Roof: Material Type
The material type of the roof. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
asphalt or fiberglass shingles
asphalt or fiberglass shingles
concrete
concrete
cool roof
cool roof
slate or tile shingles
slate or tile shingles
expanded polystyrene sheathing
expanded polystyrene sheathing
metal surfacing
metal surfacing
plastic/rubber/synthetic sheeting
plastic/rubber/synthetic sheeting
shingles
shingles
wood shingles or shakes
wood shingles or shakes
roof_color
Roof: Color
The color of the roof. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
dark
dark
light
light
medium
medium
medium dark
medium dark
reflective
reflective
roof_assembly_r
Roof: Assembly R-value
Assembly R-value of the roof.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
2.3
roof_radiant_barrier
Roof: Has Radiant Barrier
Presence of a radiant barrier in the attic.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
roof_radiant_barrier_grade
Roof: Radiant Barrier Grade
The grade of the radiant barrier, if it exists.
Choice
true
false
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
wall_type
Wall: Type
The type of walls.
Choice
true
false
WoodStud
WoodStud
WoodStud
ConcreteMasonryUnit
ConcreteMasonryUnit
DoubleWoodStud
DoubleWoodStud
InsulatedConcreteForms
InsulatedConcreteForms
LogWall
LogWall
StructuralInsulatedPanel
StructuralInsulatedPanel
SolidConcrete
SolidConcrete
SteelFrame
SteelFrame
Stone
Stone
StrawBale
StrawBale
StructuralBrick
StructuralBrick
wall_siding_type
Wall: Siding Type
The siding type of the walls. Also applies to rim joists. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
aluminum siding
aluminum siding
asbestos siding
asbestos siding
brick veneer
brick veneer
composite shingle siding
composite shingle siding
fiber cement siding
fiber cement siding
masonite siding
masonite siding
none
none
stucco
stucco
synthetic stucco
synthetic stucco
vinyl siding
vinyl siding
wood siding
wood siding
wall_color
Wall: Color
The color of the walls. Also applies to rim joists. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
dark
dark
light
light
medium
medium
medium dark
medium dark
reflective
reflective
wall_assembly_r
Wall: Assembly R-value
Assembly R-value of the walls.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
11.9
window_front_wwr
Windows: Front Window-to-Wall Ratio
The ratio of window area to wall area for the unit's front facade. Enter 0 if specifying Front Window Area instead.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.18
window_back_wwr
Windows: Back Window-to-Wall Ratio
The ratio of window area to wall area for the unit's back facade. Enter 0 if specifying Back Window Area instead.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.18
window_left_wwr
Windows: Left Window-to-Wall Ratio
The ratio of window area to wall area for the unit's left facade (when viewed from the front). Enter 0 if specifying Left Window Area instead.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.18
window_right_wwr
Windows: Right Window-to-Wall Ratio
The ratio of window area to wall area for the unit's right facade (when viewed from the front). Enter 0 if specifying Right Window Area instead.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.18
window_area_front
Windows: Front Window Area
The amount of window area on the unit's front facade. Enter 0 if specifying Front Window-to-Wall Ratio instead.
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
window_area_back
Windows: Back Window Area
The amount of window area on the unit's back facade. Enter 0 if specifying Back Window-to-Wall Ratio instead.
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
window_area_left
Windows: Left Window Area
The amount of window area on the unit's left facade (when viewed from the front). Enter 0 if specifying Left Window-to-Wall Ratio instead.
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
window_area_right
Windows: Right Window Area
The amount of window area on the unit's right facade (when viewed from the front). Enter 0 if specifying Right Window-to-Wall Ratio instead.
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
window_aspect_ratio
Windows: Aspect Ratio
Ratio of window height to width.
Double
Frac
true
false
1.333
window_fraction_operable
Windows: Fraction Operable
Fraction of windows that are operable. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
window_natvent_availability
Windows: Natural Ventilation Availability
For operable windows, the number of days/week that windows can be opened by occupants for natural ventilation. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
Days/week
false
false
window_ufactor
Windows: U-Factor
Full-assembly NFRC U-factor.
Double
Btu/hr-ft^2-R
true
false
0.37
window_shgc
Windows: SHGC
Full-assembly NFRC solar heat gain coefficient.
Double
true
false
0.3
window_interior_shading_winter
Windows: Winter Interior Shading
Interior shading multiplier for the heating season. 1.0 indicates no reduction in solar gain, 0.85 indicates 15% reduction, etc. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
window_interior_shading_summer
Windows: Summer Interior Shading
Interior shading multiplier for the cooling season. 1.0 indicates no reduction in solar gain, 0.85 indicates 15% reduction, etc. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
window_exterior_shading_winter
Windows: Winter Exterior Shading
Exterior shading multiplier for the heating season. 1.0 indicates no reduction in solar gain, 0.85 indicates 15% reduction, etc. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
window_exterior_shading_summer
Windows: Summer Exterior Shading
Exterior shading multiplier for the cooling season. 1.0 indicates no reduction in solar gain, 0.85 indicates 15% reduction, etc. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
window_storm_type
Windows: Storm Type
The type of storm, if present. If not provided, assumes there is no storm.
Choice
false
false
clear
clear
low-e
low-e
overhangs_front_depth
Overhangs: Front Depth
The depth of overhangs for windows for the front facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_front_distance_to_top_of_window
Overhangs: Front Distance to Top of Window
The overhangs distance to the top of window for the front facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_front_distance_to_bottom_of_window
Overhangs: Front Distance to Bottom of Window
The overhangs distance to the bottom of window for the front facade.
Double
ft
true
false
4
overhangs_back_depth
Overhangs: Back Depth
The depth of overhangs for windows for the back facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_back_distance_to_top_of_window
Overhangs: Back Distance to Top of Window
The overhangs distance to the top of window for the back facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_back_distance_to_bottom_of_window
Overhangs: Back Distance to Bottom of Window
The overhangs distance to the bottom of window for the back facade.
Double
ft
true
false
4
overhangs_left_depth
Overhangs: Left Depth
The depth of overhangs for windows for the left facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_left_distance_to_top_of_window
Overhangs: Left Distance to Top of Window
The overhangs distance to the top of window for the left facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_left_distance_to_bottom_of_window
Overhangs: Left Distance to Bottom of Window
The overhangs distance to the bottom of window for the left facade.
Double
ft
true
false
4
overhangs_right_depth
Overhangs: Right Depth
The depth of overhangs for windows for the right facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_right_distance_to_top_of_window
Overhangs: Right Distance to Top of Window
The overhangs distance to the top of window for the right facade.
Double
ft
true
false
0
overhangs_right_distance_to_bottom_of_window
Overhangs: Right Distance to Bottom of Window
The overhangs distance to the bottom of window for the right facade.
Double
ft
true
false
4
skylight_area_front
Skylights: Front Roof Area
The amount of skylight area on the unit's front conditioned roof facade.
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
skylight_area_back
Skylights: Back Roof Area
The amount of skylight area on the unit's back conditioned roof facade.
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
skylight_area_left
Skylights: Left Roof Area
The amount of skylight area on the unit's left conditioned roof facade (when viewed from the front).
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
skylight_area_right
Skylights: Right Roof Area
The amount of skylight area on the unit's right conditioned roof facade (when viewed from the front).
Double
ft^2
true
false
0
skylight_ufactor
Skylights: U-Factor
Full-assembly NFRC U-factor.
Double
Btu/hr-ft^2-R
true
false
0.33
skylight_shgc
Skylights: SHGC
Full-assembly NFRC solar heat gain coefficient.
Double
true
false
0.45
skylight_storm_type
Skylights: Storm Type
The type of storm, if present. If not provided, assumes there is no storm.
Choice
false
false
clear
clear
low-e
low-e
door_area
Doors: Area
The area of the opaque door(s).
Double
ft^2
true
false
20
door_rvalue
Doors: R-value
R-value of the opaque door(s).
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
4.4
air_leakage_units
Air Leakage: Units
The unit of measure for the air leakage.
Choice
true
false
ACH
ACH
ACH
CFM
CFM
ACHnatural
ACHnatural
air_leakage_house_pressure
Air Leakage: House Pressure
The house pressure relative to outside. Required when units are ACH or CFM.
Double
Pa
true
false
50
air_leakage_value
Air Leakage: Value
Air exchange rate value.
Double
true
false
3
heating_system_type
Heating System: Type
The type of heating system. Use 'none' if there is no heating system or if there is a heat pump serving a heating load.
Choice
true
false
Furnace
none
none
Furnace
Furnace
WallFurnace
WallFurnace
FloorFurnace
FloorFurnace
Boiler
Boiler
ElectricResistance
ElectricResistance
Stove
Stove
PortableHeater
PortableHeater
Fireplace
Fireplace
FixedHeater
FixedHeater
Shared Boiler w/ Baseboard
Shared Boiler w/ Baseboard
Shared Boiler w/ Ductless Fan Coil
Shared Boiler w/ Ductless Fan Coil
heating_system_fuel
Heating System: Fuel Type
The fuel type of the heating system. Ignored for ElectricResistance.
Choice
true
false
natural gas
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
wood pellets
wood pellets
coal
coal
heating_system_heating_efficiency
Heating System: Rated AFUE or Percent
The rated heating efficiency value of the heating system.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.78
heating_system_heating_capacity
Heating System: Heating Capacity
The output heating capacity of the heating system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML autosized default is used.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
heating_system_fraction_heat_load_served
Heating System: Fraction Heat Load Served
The heating load served by the heating system.
Double
Frac
true
false
1
heating_system_airflow_defect_ratio
Heating System: Airflow Defect Ratio
The airflow defect ratio, defined as (InstalledAirflow - DesignAirflow) / DesignAirflow, of the heating system per ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310. A value of zero means no airflow defect. Applies only to Furnace. If not provided, assumes no defect.
Double
Frac
false
false
cooling_system_type
Cooling System: Type
The type of cooling system. Use 'none' if there is no cooling system or if there is a heat pump serving a cooling load.
Choice
true
false
central air conditioner
none
none
central air conditioner
central air conditioner
room air conditioner
room air conditioner
evaporative cooler
evaporative cooler
mini-split
mini-split
packaged terminal air conditioner
packaged terminal air conditioner
cooling_system_cooling_efficiency_type
Cooling System: Efficiency Type
The efficiency type of the cooling system. System types central air conditioner and mini-split use SEER or SEER2. System types room air conditioner and packaged terminal air conditioner use EER or CEER. Ignored for system type evaporative cooler.
Choice
true
false
SEER
SEER
SEER
SEER2
SEER2
EER
EER
CEER
CEER
cooling_system_cooling_efficiency
Cooling System: Efficiency
The rated efficiency value of the cooling system. Ignored for evaporative cooler.
Double
true
false
13
cooling_system_cooling_compressor_type
Cooling System: Cooling Compressor Type
The compressor type of the cooling system. Only applies to central air conditioner. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
single stage
single stage
two stage
two stage
variable speed
variable speed
cooling_system_cooling_sensible_heat_fraction
Cooling System: Cooling Sensible Heat Fraction
The sensible heat fraction of the cooling system. Ignored for evaporative cooler. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
cooling_system_cooling_capacity
Cooling System: Cooling Capacity
The output cooling capacity of the cooling system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML autosized default is used.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
cooling_system_fraction_cool_load_served
Cooling System: Fraction Cool Load Served
The cooling load served by the cooling system.
Double
Frac
true
false
1
cooling_system_is_ducted
Cooling System: Is Ducted
Whether the cooling system is ducted or not. Only used for mini-split and evaporative cooler. It's assumed that central air conditioner is ducted, and room air conditioner and packaged terminal air conditioner are not ducted.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
cooling_system_airflow_defect_ratio
Cooling System: Airflow Defect Ratio
The airflow defect ratio, defined as (InstalledAirflow - DesignAirflow) / DesignAirflow, of the cooling system per ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310. A value of zero means no airflow defect. Applies only to central air conditioner and ducted mini-split. If not provided, assumes no defect.
Double
Frac
false
false
cooling_system_charge_defect_ratio
Cooling System: Charge Defect Ratio
The refrigerant charge defect ratio, defined as (InstalledCharge - DesignCharge) / DesignCharge, of the cooling system per ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310. A value of zero means no refrigerant charge defect. Applies only to central air conditioner and mini-split. If not provided, assumes no defect.
Double
Frac
false
false
cooling_system_integrated_heating_system_fuel
Cooling System: Integrated Heating System Fuel Type
The fuel type of the heating system integrated into cooling system. Only used for packaged terminal air conditioner and room air conditioner.
Choice
false
false
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
wood pellets
wood pellets
coal
coal
cooling_system_integrated_heating_system_efficiency_percent
Cooling System: Integrated Heating System Efficiency
The rated heating efficiency value of the heating system integrated into cooling system. Only used for packaged terminal air conditioner and room air conditioner.
Double
Frac
false
false
cooling_system_integrated_heating_system_capacity
Cooling System: Integrated Heating System Heating Capacity
The output heating capacity of the heating system integrated into cooling system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML autosized default is used. Only used for packaged terminal air conditioner and room air conditioner.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
cooling_system_integrated_heating_system_fraction_heat_load_served
Cooling System: Integrated Heating System Fraction Heat Load Served
The heating load served by the heating system integrated into cooling system. Only used for packaged terminal air conditioner and room air conditioner.
Double
Frac
false
false
heat_pump_type
Heat Pump: Type
The type of heat pump. Use 'none' if there is no heat pump.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
air-to-air
air-to-air
mini-split
mini-split
ground-to-air
ground-to-air
packaged terminal heat pump
packaged terminal heat pump
room air conditioner with reverse cycle
room air conditioner with reverse cycle
heat_pump_heating_efficiency_type
Heat Pump: Heating Efficiency Type
The heating efficiency type of heat pump. System types air-to-air and mini-split use HSPF or HSPF2. System types ground-to-air, packaged terminal heat pump and room air conditioner with reverse cycle use COP.
Choice
true
false
HSPF
HSPF
HSPF
HSPF2
HSPF2
COP
COP
heat_pump_heating_efficiency
Heat Pump: Heating Efficiency
The rated heating efficiency value of the heat pump.
Double
true
false
7.7
heat_pump_cooling_efficiency_type
Heat Pump: Cooling Efficiency Type
The cooling efficiency type of heat pump. System types air-to-air and mini-split use SEER or SEER2. System types ground-to-air, packaged terminal heat pump and room air conditioner with reverse cycle use EER.
Choice
true
false
SEER
SEER
SEER
SEER2
SEER2
EER
EER
CEER
CEER
heat_pump_cooling_efficiency
Heat Pump: Cooling Efficiency
The rated cooling efficiency value of the heat pump.
Double
true
false
13
heat_pump_cooling_compressor_type
Heat Pump: Cooling Compressor Type
The compressor type of the heat pump. Only applies to air-to-air. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
single stage
single stage
two stage
two stage
variable speed
variable speed
heat_pump_cooling_sensible_heat_fraction
Heat Pump: Cooling Sensible Heat Fraction
The sensible heat fraction of the heat pump. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
heat_pump_heating_capacity
Heat Pump: Heating Capacity
The output heating capacity of the heat pump. If not provided, the OS-HPXML autosized default is used.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
heat_pump_heating_capacity_17_f
Heat Pump: Heating Capacity 17F
The output heating capacity of the heat pump at 17F. Only applies to air-to-air and mini-split. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
heat_pump_cooling_capacity
Heat Pump: Cooling Capacity
The output cooling capacity of the heat pump. If not provided, the OS-HPXML autosized default is used.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
heat_pump_fraction_heat_load_served
Heat Pump: Fraction Heat Load Served
The heating load served by the heat pump.
Double
Frac
true
false
1
heat_pump_fraction_cool_load_served
Heat Pump: Fraction Cool Load Served
The cooling load served by the heat pump.
Double
Frac
true
false
1
heat_pump_backup_type
Heat Pump: Backup Type
The backup type of the heat pump. If 'integrated', represents e.g. built-in electric strip heat or dual-fuel integrated furnace. If 'separate', represents e.g. electric baseboard or boiler based on the Heating System 2 specified below. Use 'none' if there is no backup heating.
Choice
true
false
integrated
none
none
integrated
integrated
separate
separate
heat_pump_backup_fuel
Heat Pump: Backup Fuel Type
The backup fuel type of the heat pump. Only applies if Backup Type is 'integrated'.
Choice
true
false
electricity
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
heat_pump_backup_heating_efficiency
Heat Pump: Backup Rated Efficiency
The backup rated efficiency value of the heat pump. Percent for electricity fuel type. AFUE otherwise. Only applies if Backup Type is 'integrated'.
Double
true
false
1
heat_pump_backup_heating_capacity
Heat Pump: Backup Heating Capacity
The backup output heating capacity of the heat pump. If not provided, the OS-HPXML autosized default is used. Only applies if Backup Type is 'integrated'.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
heat_pump_backup_heating_switchover_temp
Heat Pump: Backup Heating Switchover Temperature
The temperature at which the heat pump stops operating and the backup heating system starts running. Only applies to air-to-air and mini-split. If not provided, backup heating will operate as needed when heat pump capacity is insufficient. Applies if Backup Type is either 'integrated' or 'separate'. Both Switchover Temperature and Lockout Temperature cannot be specified.
Double
deg-F
false
false
heat_pump_backup_heating_lockout_temp
Heat Pump: Backup Heating Lockout Temperature
The temperature above which the backup system is disabled in order to prevent backup heating operation during, e.g., a thermostat heating setback recovery event. If not provided, backup heating will operate as needed when heat pump capacity is insufficient. Only applies if Backup Type is 'integrated'. Both Switchover Temperature and Lockout Temperature cannot be specified.
Double
deg-F
false
false
heat_pump_sizing_methodology
Heat Pump: Sizing Methodology
The auto-sizing methodology to use when the heat pump capacity is not provided. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
ACCA
ACCA
HERS
HERS
MaxLoad
MaxLoad
heat_pump_is_ducted
Heat Pump: Is Ducted
Whether the heat pump is ducted or not. Only used for mini-split. It's assumed that air-to-air and ground-to-air are ducted. If not provided, assumes not ducted.
Boolean
false
false
true
true
false
false
heat_pump_airflow_defect_ratio
Heat Pump: Airflow Defect Ratio
The airflow defect ratio, defined as (InstalledAirflow - DesignAirflow) / DesignAirflow, of the heat pump per ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310. A value of zero means no airflow defect. Applies only to air-to-air, ducted mini-split, and ground-to-air. If not provided, assumes no defect.
Double
Frac
false
false
heat_pump_charge_defect_ratio
Heat Pump: Charge Defect Ratio
The refrigerant charge defect ratio, defined as (InstalledCharge - DesignCharge) / DesignCharge, of the heat pump per ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310. A value of zero means no refrigerant charge defect. Applies to all heat pump types. If not provided, assumes no defect.
Double
Frac
false
false
heating_system_2_type
Heating System 2: Type
The type of the second heating system.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
WallFurnace
WallFurnace
FloorFurnace
FloorFurnace
Boiler
Boiler
ElectricResistance
ElectricResistance
Stove
Stove
PortableHeater
PortableHeater
Fireplace
Fireplace
heating_system_2_fuel
Heating System 2: Fuel Type
The fuel type of the second heating system. Ignored for ElectricResistance.
Choice
true
false
electricity
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
wood pellets
wood pellets
coal
coal
heating_system_2_heating_efficiency
Heating System 2: Rated AFUE or Percent
The rated heating efficiency value of the second heating system.
Double
Frac
true
false
1
heating_system_2_heating_capacity
Heating System 2: Heating Capacity
The output heating capacity of the second heating system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML autosized default is used.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
heating_system_2_fraction_heat_load_served
Heating System 2: Fraction Heat Load Served
The heat load served fraction of the second heating system. Ignored if this heating system serves as a backup system for a heat pump.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.25
hvac_control_heating_weekday_setpoint
HVAC Control: Heating Weekday Setpoint Schedule
Specify the constant or 24-hour comma-separated weekday heating setpoint schedule. Required unless a detailed CSV schedule is provided.
String
deg-F
false
false
hvac_control_heating_weekend_setpoint
HVAC Control: Heating Weekend Setpoint Schedule
Specify the constant or 24-hour comma-separated weekend heating setpoint schedule. Required unless a detailed CSV schedule is provided.
String
deg-F
false
false
hvac_control_cooling_weekday_setpoint
HVAC Control: Cooling Weekday Setpoint Schedule
Specify the constant or 24-hour comma-separated weekday cooling setpoint schedule. Required unless a detailed CSV schedule is provided.
String
deg-F
false
false
hvac_control_cooling_weekend_setpoint
HVAC Control: Cooling Weekend Setpoint Schedule
Specify the constant or 24-hour comma-separated weekend cooling setpoint schedule. Required unless a detailed CSV schedule is provided.
String
deg-F
false
false
hvac_control_heating_season_period
HVAC Control: Heating Season Period
Enter a date like 'Nov 1 - Jun 30'. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used. Can also provide 'BuildingAmerica' to use automatic seasons from the Building America House Simulation Protocols.
String
false
false
hvac_control_cooling_season_period
HVAC Control: Cooling Season Period
Enter a date like 'Jun 1 - Oct 31'. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used. Can also provide 'BuildingAmerica' to use automatic seasons from the Building America House Simulation Protocols.
String
false
false
ducts_leakage_units
Ducts: Leakage Units
The leakage units of the ducts.
Choice
true
false
Percent
CFM25
CFM25
CFM50
CFM50
Percent
Percent
ducts_supply_leakage_to_outside_value
Ducts: Supply Leakage to Outside Value
The leakage value to outside for the supply ducts.
Double
true
false
0.1
ducts_return_leakage_to_outside_value
Ducts: Return Leakage to Outside Value
The leakage value to outside for the return ducts.
Double
true
false
0.1
ducts_supply_location
Ducts: Supply Location
The location of the supply ducts. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - conditioned
crawlspace - conditioned
attic - vented
attic - vented
attic - unvented
attic - unvented
garage
garage
exterior wall
exterior wall
under slab
under slab
roof deck
roof deck
outside
outside
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
ducts_supply_insulation_r
Ducts: Supply Insulation R-Value
The insulation r-value of the supply ducts excluding air films.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
0
ducts_supply_surface_area
Ducts: Supply Surface Area
The surface area of the supply ducts. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft^2
false
false
ducts_return_location
Ducts: Return Location
The location of the return ducts. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - conditioned
crawlspace - conditioned
attic - vented
attic - vented
attic - unvented
attic - unvented
garage
garage
exterior wall
exterior wall
under slab
under slab
roof deck
roof deck
outside
outside
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
ducts_return_insulation_r
Ducts: Return Insulation R-Value
The insulation r-value of the return ducts excluding air films.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
true
false
0
ducts_return_surface_area
Ducts: Return Surface Area
The surface area of the return ducts. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft^2
false
false
ducts_number_of_return_registers
Ducts: Number of Return Registers
The number of return registers of the ducts. Only used to calculate default return duct surface area. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
#
false
false
mech_vent_fan_type
Mechanical Ventilation: Fan Type
The type of the mechanical ventilation. Use 'none' if there is no mechanical ventilation system.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
exhaust only
exhaust only
supply only
supply only
energy recovery ventilator
energy recovery ventilator
heat recovery ventilator
heat recovery ventilator
balanced
balanced
central fan integrated supply
central fan integrated supply
mech_vent_flow_rate
Mechanical Ventilation: Flow Rate
The flow rate of the mechanical ventilation. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
CFM
false
false
mech_vent_hours_in_operation
Mechanical Ventilation: Hours In Operation
The hours in operation of the mechanical ventilation. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
hrs/day
false
false
mech_vent_recovery_efficiency_type
Mechanical Ventilation: Total Recovery Efficiency Type
The total recovery efficiency type of the mechanical ventilation.
Choice
true
false
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Adjusted
Adjusted
mech_vent_total_recovery_efficiency
Mechanical Ventilation: Total Recovery Efficiency
The Unadjusted or Adjusted total recovery efficiency of the mechanical ventilation. Applies to energy recovery ventilator.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.48
mech_vent_sensible_recovery_efficiency
Mechanical Ventilation: Sensible Recovery Efficiency
The Unadjusted or Adjusted sensible recovery efficiency of the mechanical ventilation. Applies to energy recovery ventilator and heat recovery ventilator.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.72
mech_vent_fan_power
Mechanical Ventilation: Fan Power
The fan power of the mechanical ventilation. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
W
false
false
mech_vent_num_units_served
Mechanical Ventilation: Number of Units Served
Number of dwelling units served by the mechanical ventilation system. Must be 1 if single-family detached. Used to apportion flow rate and fan power to the unit.
Integer
#
true
false
1
mech_vent_shared_frac_recirculation
Shared Mechanical Ventilation: Fraction Recirculation
Fraction of the total supply air that is recirculated, with the remainder assumed to be outdoor air. The value must be 0 for exhaust only systems. Required for a shared mechanical ventilation system.
Double
Frac
false
false
mech_vent_shared_preheating_fuel
Shared Mechanical Ventilation: Preheating Fuel
Fuel type of the preconditioning heating equipment. Only used for a shared mechanical ventilation system. If not provided, assumes no preheating.
Choice
false
false
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
wood pellets
wood pellets
coal
coal
mech_vent_shared_preheating_efficiency
Shared Mechanical Ventilation: Preheating Efficiency
Efficiency of the preconditioning heating equipment. Only used for a shared mechanical ventilation system. If not provided, assumes no preheating.
Double
COP
false
false
mech_vent_shared_preheating_fraction_heat_load_served
Shared Mechanical Ventilation: Preheating Fraction Ventilation Heat Load Served
Fraction of heating load introduced by the shared ventilation system that is met by the preconditioning heating equipment. If not provided, assumes no preheating.
Double
Frac
false
false
mech_vent_shared_precooling_fuel
Shared Mechanical Ventilation: Precooling Fuel
Fuel type of the preconditioning cooling equipment. Only used for a shared mechanical ventilation system. If not provided, assumes no precooling.
Choice
false
false
electricity
electricity
mech_vent_shared_precooling_efficiency
Shared Mechanical Ventilation: Precooling Efficiency
Efficiency of the preconditioning cooling equipment. Only used for a shared mechanical ventilation system. If not provided, assumes no precooling.
Double
COP
false
false
mech_vent_shared_precooling_fraction_cool_load_served
Shared Mechanical Ventilation: Precooling Fraction Ventilation Cool Load Served
Fraction of cooling load introduced by the shared ventilation system that is met by the preconditioning cooling equipment. If not provided, assumes no precooling.
Double
Frac
false
false
mech_vent_2_fan_type
Mechanical Ventilation 2: Fan Type
The type of the second mechanical ventilation. Use 'none' if there is no second mechanical ventilation system.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
exhaust only
exhaust only
supply only
supply only
energy recovery ventilator
energy recovery ventilator
heat recovery ventilator
heat recovery ventilator
balanced
balanced
mech_vent_2_flow_rate
Mechanical Ventilation 2: Flow Rate
The flow rate of the second mechanical ventilation.
Double
CFM
true
false
110
mech_vent_2_hours_in_operation
Mechanical Ventilation 2: Hours In Operation
The hours in operation of the second mechanical ventilation.
Double
hrs/day
true
false
24
mech_vent_2_recovery_efficiency_type
Mechanical Ventilation 2: Total Recovery Efficiency Type
The total recovery efficiency type of the second mechanical ventilation.
Choice
true
false
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Adjusted
Adjusted
mech_vent_2_total_recovery_efficiency
Mechanical Ventilation 2: Total Recovery Efficiency
The Unadjusted or Adjusted total recovery efficiency of the second mechanical ventilation. Applies to energy recovery ventilator.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.48
mech_vent_2_sensible_recovery_efficiency
Mechanical Ventilation 2: Sensible Recovery Efficiency
The Unadjusted or Adjusted sensible recovery efficiency of the second mechanical ventilation. Applies to energy recovery ventilator and heat recovery ventilator.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.72
mech_vent_2_fan_power
Mechanical Ventilation 2: Fan Power
The fan power of the second mechanical ventilation.
Double
W
true
false
30
kitchen_fans_quantity
Kitchen Fans: Quantity
The quantity of the kitchen fans. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
#
false
false
kitchen_fans_flow_rate
Kitchen Fans: Flow Rate
The flow rate of the kitchen fan. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
CFM
false
false
kitchen_fans_hours_in_operation
Kitchen Fans: Hours In Operation
The hours in operation of the kitchen fan. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
hrs/day
false
false
kitchen_fans_power
Kitchen Fans: Fan Power
The fan power of the kitchen fan. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
W
false
false
kitchen_fans_start_hour
Kitchen Fans: Start Hour
The start hour of the kitchen fan. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
hr
false
false
bathroom_fans_quantity
Bathroom Fans: Quantity
The quantity of the bathroom fans. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
#
false
false
bathroom_fans_flow_rate
Bathroom Fans: Flow Rate
The flow rate of the bathroom fans. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
CFM
false
false
bathroom_fans_hours_in_operation
Bathroom Fans: Hours In Operation
The hours in operation of the bathroom fans. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
hrs/day
false
false
bathroom_fans_power
Bathroom Fans: Fan Power
The fan power of the bathroom fans. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
W
false
false
bathroom_fans_start_hour
Bathroom Fans: Start Hour
The start hour of the bathroom fans. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
hr
false
false
whole_house_fan_present
Whole House Fan: Present
Whether there is a whole house fan.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
whole_house_fan_flow_rate
Whole House Fan: Flow Rate
The flow rate of the whole house fan. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
CFM
false
false
whole_house_fan_power
Whole House Fan: Fan Power
The fan power of the whole house fan. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
W
false
false
water_heater_type
Water Heater: Type
The type of water heater. Use 'none' if there is no water heater.
Choice
true
false
storage water heater
none
none
storage water heater
storage water heater
instantaneous water heater
instantaneous water heater
heat pump water heater
heat pump water heater
space-heating boiler with storage tank
space-heating boiler with storage tank
space-heating boiler with tankless coil
space-heating boiler with tankless coil
water_heater_fuel_type
Water Heater: Fuel Type
The fuel type of water heater. Ignored for heat pump water heater.
Choice
true
false
natural gas
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
coal
coal
water_heater_location
Water Heater: Location
The location of water heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
attic - vented
attic - vented
attic - unvented
attic - unvented
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - conditioned
crawlspace - conditioned
other exterior
other exterior
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
water_heater_tank_volume
Water Heater: Tank Volume
Nominal volume of water heater tank. Only applies to storage water heater, heat pump water heater, and space-heating boiler with storage tank. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
gal
false
false
water_heater_efficiency_type
Water Heater: Efficiency Type
The efficiency type of water heater. Does not apply to space-heating boilers.
Choice
true
false
EnergyFactor
EnergyFactor
EnergyFactor
UniformEnergyFactor
UniformEnergyFactor
water_heater_efficiency
Water Heater: Efficiency
Rated Energy Factor or Uniform Energy Factor. Does not apply to space-heating boilers.
Double
true
false
0.67
water_heater_usage_bin
Water Heater: Usage Bin
The usage of the water heater. Only applies if Efficiency Type is UniformEnergyFactor and Type is not instantaneous water heater. Does not apply to space-heating boilers. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
very small
very small
low
low
medium
medium
high
high
water_heater_recovery_efficiency
Water Heater: Recovery Efficiency
Ratio of energy delivered to water heater to the energy content of the fuel consumed by the water heater. Only used for non-electric storage water heaters. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
water_heater_heating_capacity
Water Heater: Heating Capacity
Heating capacity. Only applies to storage water heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Btu/hr
false
false
water_heater_standby_loss
Water Heater: Standby Loss
The standby loss of water heater. Only applies to space-heating boilers. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
deg-F/hr
false
false
water_heater_jacket_rvalue
Water Heater: Jacket R-value
The jacket R-value of water heater. Doesn't apply to instantaneous water heater or space-heating boiler with tankless coil. If not provided, defaults to no jacket insulation.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
false
false
water_heater_setpoint_temperature
Water Heater: Setpoint Temperature
The setpoint temperature of water heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
deg-F
false
false
water_heater_num_units_served
Water Heater: Number of Units Served
Number of dwelling units served (directly or indirectly) by the water heater. Must be 1 if single-family detached. Used to apportion water heater tank losses to the unit.
Integer
#
true
false
1
water_heater_uses_desuperheater
Water Heater: Uses Desuperheater
Requires that the dwelling unit has a air-to-air, mini-split, or ground-to-air heat pump or a central air conditioner or mini-split air conditioner. If not provided, assumes no desuperheater.
Boolean
false
false
true
true
false
false
water_heater_tank_model_type
Water Heater: Tank Type
Type of tank model to use. The 'stratified' tank generally provide more accurate results, but may significantly increase run time. Applies only to storage water heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
mixed
mixed
stratified
stratified
water_heater_operating_mode
Water Heater: Operating Mode
The water heater operating mode. The 'heat pump only' option only uses the heat pump, while 'standard' allows the backup electric resistance to come on in high demand situations. This is ignored if a scheduled operating mode type is selected. Applies only to heat pump water heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
standard
standard
heat pump only
heat pump only
hot_water_distribution_system_type
Hot Water Distribution: System Type
The type of the hot water distribution system.
Choice
true
false
Standard
Standard
Standard
Recirculation
Recirculation
hot_water_distribution_standard_piping_length
Hot Water Distribution: Standard Piping Length
If the distribution system is Standard, the length of the piping. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
hot_water_distribution_recirc_control_type
Hot Water Distribution: Recirculation Control Type
If the distribution system is Recirculation, the type of hot water recirculation control, if any.
Choice
true
false
no control
no control
no control
timer
timer
temperature
temperature
presence sensor demand control
presence sensor demand control
manual demand control
manual demand control
hot_water_distribution_recirc_piping_length
Hot Water Distribution: Recirculation Piping Length
If the distribution system is Recirculation, the length of the recirculation piping. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
hot_water_distribution_recirc_branch_piping_length
Hot Water Distribution: Recirculation Branch Piping Length
If the distribution system is Recirculation, the length of the recirculation branch piping. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft
false
false
hot_water_distribution_recirc_pump_power
Hot Water Distribution: Recirculation Pump Power
If the distribution system is Recirculation, the recirculation pump power. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
W
false
false
hot_water_distribution_pipe_r
Hot Water Distribution: Pipe Insulation Nominal R-Value
Nominal R-value of the pipe insulation. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
h-ft^2-R/Btu
false
false
dwhr_facilities_connected
Drain Water Heat Recovery: Facilities Connected
Which facilities are connected for the drain water heat recovery. Use 'none' if there is no drain water heat recovery system.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
one
one
all
all
dwhr_equal_flow
Drain Water Heat Recovery: Equal Flow
Whether the drain water heat recovery has equal flow.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
dwhr_efficiency
Drain Water Heat Recovery: Efficiency
The efficiency of the drain water heat recovery.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.55
water_fixtures_shower_low_flow
Hot Water Fixtures: Is Shower Low Flow
Whether the shower fixture is low flow.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
water_fixtures_sink_low_flow
Hot Water Fixtures: Is Sink Low Flow
Whether the sink fixture is low flow.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
water_fixtures_usage_multiplier
Hot Water Fixtures: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the hot water usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
solar_thermal_system_type
Solar Thermal: System Type
The type of solar thermal system. Use 'none' if there is no solar thermal system.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
hot water
hot water
solar_thermal_collector_area
Solar Thermal: Collector Area
The collector area of the solar thermal system.
Double
ft^2
true
false
40
solar_thermal_collector_loop_type
Solar Thermal: Collector Loop Type
The collector loop type of the solar thermal system.
Choice
true
false
liquid direct
liquid direct
liquid direct
liquid indirect
liquid indirect
passive thermosyphon
passive thermosyphon
solar_thermal_collector_type
Solar Thermal: Collector Type
The collector type of the solar thermal system.
Choice
true
false
evacuated tube
evacuated tube
evacuated tube
single glazing black
single glazing black
double glazing black
double glazing black
integrated collector storage
integrated collector storage
solar_thermal_collector_azimuth
Solar Thermal: Collector Azimuth
The collector azimuth of the solar thermal system. Azimuth is measured clockwise from north (e.g., North=0, East=90, South=180, West=270).
Double
degrees
true
false
180
solar_thermal_collector_tilt
Solar Thermal: Collector Tilt
The collector tilt of the solar thermal system. Can also enter, e.g., RoofPitch, RoofPitch+20, Latitude, Latitude-15, etc.
String
degrees
true
false
RoofPitch
solar_thermal_collector_rated_optical_efficiency
Solar Thermal: Collector Rated Optical Efficiency
The collector rated optical efficiency of the solar thermal system.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.5
solar_thermal_collector_rated_thermal_losses
Solar Thermal: Collector Rated Thermal Losses
The collector rated thermal losses of the solar thermal system.
Double
Btu/hr-ft^2-R
true
false
0.2799
solar_thermal_storage_volume
Solar Thermal: Storage Volume
The storage volume of the solar thermal system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
gal
false
false
solar_thermal_solar_fraction
Solar Thermal: Solar Fraction
The solar fraction of the solar thermal system. If provided, overrides all other solar thermal inputs.
Double
Frac
true
false
0
pv_system_present
PV System: Present
Whether there is a PV system present.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
pv_system_module_type
PV System: Module Type
Module type of the PV system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
standard
standard
premium
premium
thin film
thin film
pv_system_location
PV System: Location
Location of the PV system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
roof
roof
ground
ground
pv_system_tracking
PV System: Tracking
Type of tracking for the PV system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
fixed
fixed
1-axis
1-axis
1-axis backtracked
1-axis backtracked
2-axis
2-axis
pv_system_array_azimuth
PV System: Array Azimuth
Array azimuth of the PV system. Azimuth is measured clockwise from north (e.g., North=0, East=90, South=180, West=270).
Double
degrees
true
false
180
pv_system_array_tilt
PV System: Array Tilt
Array tilt of the PV system. Can also enter, e.g., RoofPitch, RoofPitch+20, Latitude, Latitude-15, etc.
String
degrees
true
false
RoofPitch
pv_system_max_power_output
PV System: Maximum Power Output
Maximum power output of the PV system. For a shared system, this is the total building maximum power output.
Double
W
true
false
4000
pv_system_inverter_efficiency
PV System: Inverter Efficiency
Inverter efficiency of the PV system. If there are two PV systems, this will apply to both. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
pv_system_system_losses_fraction
PV System: System Losses Fraction
System losses fraction of the PV system. If there are two PV systems, this will apply to both. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
pv_system_num_bedrooms_served
PV System: Number of Bedrooms Served
Number of bedrooms served by PV system. Required if single-family attached or apartment unit. Used to apportion PV generation to the unit of a SFA/MF building. If there are two PV systems, this will apply to both.
Integer
#
false
false
pv_system_2_present
PV System 2: Present
Whether there is a second PV system present.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
pv_system_2_module_type
PV System 2: Module Type
Module type of the second PV system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
standard
standard
premium
premium
thin film
thin film
pv_system_2_location
PV System 2: Location
Location of the second PV system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
roof
roof
ground
ground
pv_system_2_tracking
PV System 2: Tracking
Type of tracking for the second PV system. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
fixed
fixed
1-axis
1-axis
1-axis backtracked
1-axis backtracked
2-axis
2-axis
pv_system_2_array_azimuth
PV System 2: Array Azimuth
Array azimuth of the second PV system. Azimuth is measured clockwise from north (e.g., North=0, East=90, South=180, West=270).
Double
degrees
true
false
180
pv_system_2_array_tilt
PV System 2: Array Tilt
Array tilt of the second PV system. Can also enter, e.g., RoofPitch, RoofPitch+20, Latitude, Latitude-15, etc.
String
degrees
true
false
RoofPitch
pv_system_2_max_power_output
PV System 2: Maximum Power Output
Maximum power output of the second PV system. For a shared system, this is the total building maximum power output.
Double
W
true
false
4000
battery_present
Battery: Present
Whether there is a lithium ion battery present.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
battery_location
Battery: Location
The space type for the lithium ion battery location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - vented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - unvented
crawlspace - conditioned
crawlspace - conditioned
attic - vented
attic - vented
attic - unvented
attic - unvented
garage
garage
outside
outside
battery_power
Battery: Rated Power Output
The rated power output of the lithium ion battery. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
W
false
false
battery_capacity
Battery: Nominal Capacity
The nominal capacity of the lithium ion battery. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh
false
false
battery_usable_capacity
Battery: Usable Capacity
The usable capacity of the lithium ion battery. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh
false
false
battery_round_trip_efficiency
Battery: Round Trip Efficiency
The round trip efficiency of the lithium ion battery. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
lighting_present
Lighting: Present
Whether there is lighting energy use.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
lighting_interior_fraction_cfl
Lighting: Interior Fraction CFL
Fraction of all lamps (interior) that are compact fluorescent. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0.1
lighting_interior_fraction_lfl
Lighting: Interior Fraction LFL
Fraction of all lamps (interior) that are linear fluorescent. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_interior_fraction_led
Lighting: Interior Fraction LED
Fraction of all lamps (interior) that are light emitting diodes. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_interior_usage_multiplier
Lighting: Interior Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the lighting energy usage (interior) that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
lighting_exterior_fraction_cfl
Lighting: Exterior Fraction CFL
Fraction of all lamps (exterior) that are compact fluorescent. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_exterior_fraction_lfl
Lighting: Exterior Fraction LFL
Fraction of all lamps (exterior) that are linear fluorescent. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_exterior_fraction_led
Lighting: Exterior Fraction LED
Fraction of all lamps (exterior) that are light emitting diodes. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_exterior_usage_multiplier
Lighting: Exterior Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the lighting energy usage (exterior) that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
lighting_garage_fraction_cfl
Lighting: Garage Fraction CFL
Fraction of all lamps (garage) that are compact fluorescent. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_garage_fraction_lfl
Lighting: Garage Fraction LFL
Fraction of all lamps (garage) that are linear fluorescent. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_garage_fraction_led
Lighting: Garage Fraction LED
Fraction of all lamps (garage) that are light emitting diodes. Lighting not specified as CFL, LFL, or LED is assumed to be incandescent.
Double
true
false
0
lighting_garage_usage_multiplier
Lighting: Garage Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the lighting energy usage (garage) that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
holiday_lighting_present
Holiday Lighting: Present
Whether there is holiday lighting.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
holiday_lighting_daily_kwh
Holiday Lighting: Daily Consumption
The daily energy consumption for holiday lighting (exterior). If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/day
false
false
holiday_lighting_period
Holiday Lighting: Period
Enter a date like "Nov 25 - Jan 5". If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
String
false
false
dehumidifier_type
Dehumidifier: Type
The type of dehumidifier.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
portable
portable
whole-home
whole-home
dehumidifier_efficiency_type
Dehumidifier: Efficiency Type
The efficiency type of dehumidifier.
Choice
true
false
IntegratedEnergyFactor
EnergyFactor
EnergyFactor
IntegratedEnergyFactor
IntegratedEnergyFactor
dehumidifier_efficiency
Dehumidifier: Efficiency
The efficiency of the dehumidifier.
Double
liters/kWh
true
false
1.5
dehumidifier_capacity
Dehumidifier: Capacity
The capacity (water removal rate) of the dehumidifier.
Double
pint/day
true
false
40
dehumidifier_rh_setpoint
Dehumidifier: Relative Humidity Setpoint
The relative humidity setpoint of the dehumidifier.
Double
Frac
true
false
0.5
dehumidifier_fraction_dehumidification_load_served
Dehumidifier: Fraction Dehumidification Load Served
The dehumidification load served fraction of the dehumidifier.
Double
Frac
true
false
1
clothes_washer_present
Clothes Washer: Present
Whether there is a clothes washer present.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
clothes_washer_location
Clothes Washer: Location
The space type for the clothes washer location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
clothes_washer_efficiency_type
Clothes Washer: Efficiency Type
The efficiency type of the clothes washer.
Choice
true
false
IntegratedModifiedEnergyFactor
ModifiedEnergyFactor
ModifiedEnergyFactor
IntegratedModifiedEnergyFactor
IntegratedModifiedEnergyFactor
clothes_washer_efficiency
Clothes Washer: Efficiency
The efficiency of the clothes washer. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft^3/kWh-cyc
false
false
clothes_washer_rated_annual_kwh
Clothes Washer: Rated Annual Consumption
The annual energy consumed by the clothes washer, as rated, obtained from the EnergyGuide label. This includes both the appliance electricity consumption and the energy required for water heating. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
clothes_washer_label_electric_rate
Clothes Washer: Label Electric Rate
The annual energy consumed by the clothes washer, as rated, obtained from the EnergyGuide label. This includes both the appliance electricity consumption and the energy required for water heating. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
$/kWh
false
false
clothes_washer_label_gas_rate
Clothes Washer: Label Gas Rate
The annual energy consumed by the clothes washer, as rated, obtained from the EnergyGuide label. This includes both the appliance electricity consumption and the energy required for water heating. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
$/therm
false
false
clothes_washer_label_annual_gas_cost
Clothes Washer: Label Annual Cost with Gas DHW
The annual cost of using the system under test conditions. Input is obtained from the EnergyGuide label. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
$
false
false
clothes_washer_label_usage
Clothes Washer: Label Usage
The clothes washer loads per week. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
cyc/wk
false
false
clothes_washer_capacity
Clothes Washer: Drum Volume
Volume of the washer drum. Obtained from the EnergyStar website or the manufacturer's literature. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
ft^3
false
false
clothes_washer_usage_multiplier
Clothes Washer: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the clothes washer energy and hot water usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
clothes_dryer_present
Clothes Dryer: Present
Whether there is a clothes dryer present.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
clothes_dryer_location
Clothes Dryer: Location
The space type for the clothes dryer location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
clothes_dryer_fuel_type
Clothes Dryer: Fuel Type
Type of fuel used by the clothes dryer.
Choice
true
false
natural gas
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
coal
coal
clothes_dryer_efficiency_type
Clothes Dryer: Efficiency Type
The efficiency type of the clothes dryer.
Choice
true
false
CombinedEnergyFactor
EnergyFactor
EnergyFactor
CombinedEnergyFactor
CombinedEnergyFactor
clothes_dryer_efficiency
Clothes Dryer: Efficiency
The efficiency of the clothes dryer. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
lb/kWh
false
false
clothes_dryer_vented_flow_rate
Clothes Dryer: Vented Flow Rate
The exhaust flow rate of the vented clothes dryer. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
CFM
false
false
clothes_dryer_usage_multiplier
Clothes Dryer: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the clothes dryer energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
dishwasher_present
Dishwasher: Present
Whether there is a dishwasher present.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
dishwasher_location
Dishwasher: Location
The space type for the dishwasher location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
dishwasher_efficiency_type
Dishwasher: Efficiency Type
The efficiency type of dishwasher.
Choice
true
false
RatedAnnualkWh
RatedAnnualkWh
RatedAnnualkWh
EnergyFactor
EnergyFactor
dishwasher_efficiency
Dishwasher: Efficiency
The efficiency of the dishwasher. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
RatedAnnualkWh or EnergyFactor
false
false
dishwasher_label_electric_rate
Dishwasher: Label Electric Rate
The label electric rate of the dishwasher. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
$/kWh
false
false
dishwasher_label_gas_rate
Dishwasher: Label Gas Rate
The label gas rate of the dishwasher. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
$/therm
false
false
dishwasher_label_annual_gas_cost
Dishwasher: Label Annual Gas Cost
The label annual gas cost of the dishwasher. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
$
false
false
dishwasher_label_usage
Dishwasher: Label Usage
The dishwasher loads per week. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
cyc/wk
false
false
dishwasher_place_setting_capacity
Dishwasher: Number of Place Settings
The number of place settings for the unit. Data obtained from manufacturer's literature. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
#
false
false
dishwasher_usage_multiplier
Dishwasher: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the dishwasher energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
refrigerator_present
Refrigerator: Present
Whether there is a refrigerator present.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
refrigerator_location
Refrigerator: Location
The space type for the refrigerator location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
refrigerator_rated_annual_kwh
Refrigerator: Rated Annual Consumption
The EnergyGuide rated annual energy consumption for a refrigerator. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
refrigerator_usage_multiplier
Refrigerator: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the refrigerator energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
extra_refrigerator_present
Extra Refrigerator: Present
Whether there is an extra refrigerator present.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
extra_refrigerator_location
Extra Refrigerator: Location
The space type for the extra refrigerator location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
extra_refrigerator_rated_annual_kwh
Extra Refrigerator: Rated Annual Consumption
The EnergyGuide rated annual energy consumption for an extra rrefrigerator. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
extra_refrigerator_usage_multiplier
Extra Refrigerator: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the extra refrigerator energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
freezer_present
Freezer: Present
Whether there is a freezer present.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
freezer_location
Freezer: Location
The space type for the freezer location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
freezer_rated_annual_kwh
Freezer: Rated Annual Consumption
The EnergyGuide rated annual energy consumption for a freezer. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
freezer_usage_multiplier
Freezer: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the freezer energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
cooking_range_oven_present
Cooking Range/Oven: Present
Whether there is a cooking range/oven present.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
cooking_range_oven_location
Cooking Range/Oven: Location
The space type for the cooking range/oven location. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Choice
false
false
living space
living space
basement - conditioned
basement - conditioned
basement - unconditioned
basement - unconditioned
garage
garage
other housing unit
other housing unit
other heated space
other heated space
other multifamily buffer space
other multifamily buffer space
other non-freezing space
other non-freezing space
cooking_range_oven_fuel_type
Cooking Range/Oven: Fuel Type
Type of fuel used by the cooking range/oven.
Choice
true
false
natural gas
electricity
electricity
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
coal
coal
cooking_range_oven_is_induction
Cooking Range/Oven: Is Induction
Whether the cooking range is induction. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Boolean
false
false
true
true
false
false
cooking_range_oven_is_convection
Cooking Range/Oven: Is Convection
Whether the oven is convection. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Boolean
false
false
true
true
false
false
cooking_range_oven_usage_multiplier
Cooking Range/Oven: Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the cooking range/oven energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
ceiling_fan_present
Ceiling Fan: Present
Whether there are any ceiling fans.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
ceiling_fan_efficiency
Ceiling Fan: Efficiency
The efficiency rating of the ceiling fan(s) at medium speed. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
CFM/W
false
false
ceiling_fan_quantity
Ceiling Fan: Quantity
Total number of ceiling fans. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Integer
#
false
false
ceiling_fan_cooling_setpoint_temp_offset
Ceiling Fan: Cooling Setpoint Temperature Offset
The setpoint temperature offset during cooling season for the ceiling fan(s). Only applies if ceiling fan quantity is greater than zero. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
deg-F
false
false
misc_plug_loads_television_present
Misc Plug Loads: Television Present
Whether there are televisions.
Boolean
true
false
true
true
true
false
false
misc_plug_loads_television_annual_kwh
Misc Plug Loads: Television Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the television plug loads. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
misc_plug_loads_television_usage_multiplier
Misc Plug Loads: Television Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the television energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
misc_plug_loads_other_annual_kwh
Misc Plug Loads: Other Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the other residual plug loads. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
misc_plug_loads_other_frac_sensible
Misc Plug Loads: Other Sensible Fraction
Fraction of other residual plug loads' internal gains that are sensible. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
misc_plug_loads_other_frac_latent
Misc Plug Loads: Other Latent Fraction
Fraction of other residual plug loads' internal gains that are latent. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
misc_plug_loads_other_usage_multiplier
Misc Plug Loads: Other Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the other energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
misc_plug_loads_well_pump_present
Misc Plug Loads: Well Pump Present
Whether there is a well pump.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
misc_plug_loads_well_pump_annual_kwh
Misc Plug Loads: Well Pump Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the well pump plug loads. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
misc_plug_loads_well_pump_usage_multiplier
Misc Plug Loads: Well Pump Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the well pump energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
misc_plug_loads_vehicle_present
Misc Plug Loads: Vehicle Present
Whether there is an electric vehicle.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
misc_plug_loads_vehicle_annual_kwh
Misc Plug Loads: Vehicle Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the electric vehicle plug loads. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
misc_plug_loads_vehicle_usage_multiplier
Misc Plug Loads: Vehicle Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the electric vehicle energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_grill_present
Misc Fuel Loads: Grill Present
Whether there is a fuel loads grill.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_grill_fuel_type
Misc Fuel Loads: Grill Fuel Type
The fuel type of the fuel loads grill.
Choice
true
false
natural gas
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
wood pellets
wood pellets
misc_fuel_loads_grill_annual_therm
Misc Fuel Loads: Grill Annual therm
The annual energy consumption of the fuel loads grill. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
therm/yr
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_grill_usage_multiplier
Misc Fuel Loads: Grill Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the fuel loads grill energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_lighting_present
Misc Fuel Loads: Lighting Present
Whether there is fuel loads lighting.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_lighting_fuel_type
Misc Fuel Loads: Lighting Fuel Type
The fuel type of the fuel loads lighting.
Choice
true
false
natural gas
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
wood pellets
wood pellets
misc_fuel_loads_lighting_annual_therm
Misc Fuel Loads: Lighting Annual therm
The annual energy consumption of the fuel loads lighting. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
therm/yr
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_lighting_usage_multiplier
Misc Fuel Loads: Lighting Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the fuel loads lighting energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_fireplace_present
Misc Fuel Loads: Fireplace Present
Whether there is fuel loads fireplace.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_fireplace_fuel_type
Misc Fuel Loads: Fireplace Fuel Type
The fuel type of the fuel loads fireplace.
Choice
true
false
natural gas
natural gas
natural gas
fuel oil
fuel oil
propane
propane
wood
wood
wood pellets
wood pellets
misc_fuel_loads_fireplace_annual_therm
Misc Fuel Loads: Fireplace Annual therm
The annual energy consumption of the fuel loads fireplace. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
therm/yr
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_fireplace_frac_sensible
Misc Fuel Loads: Fireplace Sensible Fraction
Fraction of fireplace residual fuel loads' internal gains that are sensible. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_fireplace_frac_latent
Misc Fuel Loads: Fireplace Latent Fraction
Fraction of fireplace residual fuel loads' internal gains that are latent. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
Frac
false
false
misc_fuel_loads_fireplace_usage_multiplier
Misc Fuel Loads: Fireplace Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the fuel loads fireplace energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
pool_present
Pool: Present
Whether there is a pool.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
pool_pump_annual_kwh
Pool: Pump Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the pool pump. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
pool_pump_usage_multiplier
Pool: Pump Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the pool pump energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
pool_heater_type
Pool: Heater Type
The type of pool heater. Use 'none' if there is no pool heater.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
electric resistance
electric resistance
gas fired
gas fired
heat pump
heat pump
pool_heater_annual_kwh
Pool: Heater Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the electric resistance pool heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
pool_heater_annual_therm
Pool: Heater Annual therm
The annual energy consumption of the gas fired pool heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
therm/yr
false
false
pool_heater_usage_multiplier
Pool: Heater Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the pool heater energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
hot_tub_present
Hot Tub: Present
Whether there is a hot tub.
Boolean
true
false
false
true
true
false
false
hot_tub_pump_annual_kwh
Hot Tub: Pump Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the hot tub pump. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
hot_tub_pump_usage_multiplier
Hot Tub: Pump Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the hot tub pump energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
hot_tub_heater_type
Hot Tub: Heater Type
The type of hot tub heater. Use 'none' if there is no hot tub heater.
Choice
true
false
none
none
none
electric resistance
electric resistance
gas fired
gas fired
heat pump
heat pump
hot_tub_heater_annual_kwh
Hot Tub: Heater Annual kWh
The annual energy consumption of the electric resistance hot tub heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
kWh/yr
false
false
hot_tub_heater_annual_therm
Hot Tub: Heater Annual therm
The annual energy consumption of the gas fired hot tub heater. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
therm/yr
false
false
hot_tub_heater_usage_multiplier
Hot Tub: Heater Usage Multiplier
Multiplier on the hot tub heater energy usage that can reflect, e.g., high/low usage occupants. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default is used.
Double
false
false
emissions_scenario_names
Emissions: Scenario Names
Names of emissions scenarios. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list. If not provided, no emissions scenarios are calculated.
String
false
false
emissions_types
Emissions: Types
Types of emissions (e.g., CO2e, NOx, etc.). If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_electricity_units
Emissions: Electricity Units
Electricity emissions factors units. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list. Only lb/MWh and kg/MWh are allowed.
String
false
false
emissions_electricity_values_or_filepaths
Emissions: Electricity Values or File Paths
Electricity emissions factors values, specified as either an annual factor or an absolute/relative path to a file with hourly factors. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_electricity_number_of_header_rows
Emissions: Electricity Files Number of Header Rows
The number of header rows in the electricity emissions factor file. Only applies when an electricity filepath is used. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_electricity_column_numbers
Emissions: Electricity Files Column Numbers
The column number in the electricity emissions factor file. Only applies when an electricity filepath is used. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_fossil_fuel_units
Emissions: Fossil Fuel Units
Fossil fuel emissions factors units. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list. Only lb/MBtu and kg/MBtu are allowed.
String
false
false
emissions_natural_gas_values
Emissions: Natural Gas Values
Natural gas emissions factors values, specified as an annual factor. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_propane_values
Emissions: Propane Values
Propane emissions factors values, specified as an annual factor. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_fuel_oil_values
Emissions: Fuel Oil Values
Fuel oil emissions factors values, specified as an annual factor. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_coal_values
Emissions: Coal Values
Coal emissions factors values, specified as an annual factor. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_wood_values
Emissions: Wood Values
Wood emissions factors values, specified as an annual factor. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
emissions_wood_pellets_values
Emissions: Wood Pellets Values
Wood pellets emissions factors values, specified as an annual factor. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_scenario_names
Utility Bills: Scenario Names
Names of utility bill scenarios. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list. If not provided, no utility bills scenarios are calculated.
String
false
false
utility_bill_electricity_filepaths
Utility Bills: Electricity File Paths
Electricity tariff file specified as an absolute/relative path to a file with utility rate structure information. Tariff file must be formatted to OpenEI API version 7. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_electricity_fixed_charges
Utility Bills: Electricity Fixed Charges
Electricity utility bill monthly fixed charges. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_natural_gas_fixed_charges
Utility Bills: Natural Gas Fixed Charges
Natural gas utility bill monthly fixed charges. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_propane_fixed_charges
Utility Bills: Propane Fixed Charges
Propane utility bill monthly fixed charges. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_fuel_oil_fixed_charges
Utility Bills: Fuel Oil Fixed Charges
Fuel oil utility bill monthly fixed charges. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_coal_fixed_charges
Utility Bills: Coal Fixed Charges
Coal utility bill monthly fixed charges. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_wood_fixed_charges
Utility Bills: Wood Fixed Charges
Wood utility bill monthly fixed charges. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_wood_pellets_fixed_charges
Utility Bills: Wood Pellets Fixed Charges
Wood pellets utility bill monthly fixed charges. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_electricity_marginal_rates
Utility Bills: Electricity Marginal Rates
Electricity utility bill marginal rates. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_natural_gas_marginal_rates
Utility Bills: Natural Gas Marginal Rates
Natural gas utility bill marginal rates. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_propane_marginal_rates
Utility Bills: Propane Marginal Rates
Propane utility bill marginal rates. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_fuel_oil_marginal_rates
Utility Bills: Fuel Oil Marginal Rates
Fuel oil utility bill marginal rates. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_coal_marginal_rates
Utility Bills: Coal Marginal Rates
Coal utility bill marginal rates. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_wood_marginal_rates
Utility Bills: Wood Marginal Rates
Wood utility bill marginal rates. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_wood_pellets_marginal_rates
Utility Bills: Wood Pellets Marginal Rates
Wood pellets utility bill marginal rates. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_pv_compensation_types
Utility Bills: PV Compensation Types
Utility bill PV compensation types. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_pv_net_metering_annual_excess_sellback_rate_types
Utility Bills: PV Net Metering Annual Excess Sellback Rate Types
Utility bill PV net metering annual excess sellback rate types. Only applies if the PV compensation type is 'NetMetering'. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_pv_net_metering_annual_excess_sellback_rates
Utility Bills: PV Net Metering Annual Excess Sellback Rates
Utility bill PV net metering annual excess sellback rates. Only applies if the PV compensation type is 'NetMetering' and the PV annual excess sellback rate type is 'User-Specified'. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_pv_feed_in_tariff_rates
Utility Bills: PV Feed-In Tariff Rates
Utility bill PV annual full/gross feed-in tariff rates. Only applies if the PV compensation type is 'FeedInTariff'. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_pv_monthly_grid_connection_fee_units
Utility Bills: PV Monthly Grid Connection Fee Units
Utility bill PV monthly grid connection fee units. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
utility_bill_pv_monthly_grid_connection_fees
Utility Bills: PV Monthly Grid Connection Fees
Utility bill PV monthly grid connection fees. If multiple scenarios, use a comma-separated list.
String
false
false
additional_properties
Additional Properties
Additional properties specified as key-value pairs (i.e., key=value). If multiple additional properties, use a |-separated list. For example, 'LowIncome=false|Remodeled|Description=2-story home in Denver'. These properties will be stored in the HPXML file under /HPXML/SoftwareInfo/extension/AdditionalProperties.
String
false
false
apply_defaults
Apply Default Values?
If true, applies OS-HPXML default values to the HPXML output file.
Boolean
false
false
false
true
true
false
false
apply_validation
Apply Validation?
If true, validates the HPXML output file. Set to false for faster performance. Note that validation is not needed if the HPXML file will be validated downstream (e.g., via the HPXMLtoOpenStudio measure).
Boolean
false
false
false
true
true
false
false
Whole Building.Space Types
Measure Type
ModelMeasure
string
constants.rb
rb
resource
2050FF10
geometry.rb
rb
resource
58F1B7DD
unit_conversions.rb
rb
resource
5E82ABE2
util.rb
rb
resource
055F0A54
OpenStudio
2.9.1
2.9.1
measure.rb
rb
script
A1FFBF5C