Provides a comprehensive method for quickly and objectively identifying energy improvements that offer maximum savings. FEDS (Facility Energy Decision System) makes assessments and analyzes energy efficiency of single buildings, multiple buildings, or all buildings of an entire facility. It provides an easy-to-use tool for identifying energy efficiency measures, selecting minimum life-cycle costs, determining payback, and enabling users to prioritize retrofit options and compare alternative financing options (site funding, leases, loans, ESPCs).
Keywords
multibuilding facilities, energy simulation, retrofit opportunities, life cycle costing, emissions impacts, alternative financing
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
Minimal using readily available information. Requires two or more hours depending on number of
buildings.
Users
Over 1,500
Audience
Energy and facility managers, architects-engineers, utility planners, building technology researchers, educators, federal agencies, and energy consultants.
Input
Location, building types, operating hours, age, square footage, fuels used by facility and energy price data are required. Numerous detailed engineering parameters are optional.
Output
Fuel-neutral analysis with full life-cycle costing of retrofit options (ECMs) for the on-site buildings. Output data includes energy and cost savings, emissions reductions, and a wide range of economic measures.
Computer Platform
PC-compatible, operating Windows 3.1x/9x/NT/2000. A Pentium-based (or equivalent) processor or higher is recommended.
Programming Language
C
Strengths
Allows but does not require input of engineering parameters. Energy/economic analysis. Models peak demand. Optimizes
retrofit opportunities. Performs analysis that meets unique Federal needs. Accepts unlimited number of buildings. Engineering
and economic parameters provided are user adjustable.
Weaknesses
Not a buildings design tool.
Contact
Availability
Version 4.1 available free to Federal agencies through the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse, 1-800-DOE-EREC (363-3732).
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