Quick and easy web-based tool that provides free 14-day ahead energy usage forecasts based on the degree day forecasts for 1,200 stations in the U.S. and Canada. The user enters the daily non-weather base load and the usage per degree day weather factor; the tool applies the degree day forecast and displays the total energy usage forecast. Helpful FAQs explain the process and describe various options for the calculation of the base load and weather factor. Historical degree day reports and 14-day ahead degree day forecasts are available from the same site.
Keywords
degree days, historical weather, mean daily temperature, load calculation, energy simulation
Validation/Testing
Degree day data provided by AccuWeather.com, updated daily at 0700.
Expertise Required
No special expertise required. Simple to use.
Users
Over 1,000 weekly users.
Audience
Anyone who needs energy usage and degree day forecasts (next 14 days) for the U.S. and Canada.
Input
Select a weather station (1,200 available), base load, weather factor, heating/cooling selection and balance point temperature.
Output
Chart shows (1) non-weather base load forecast for the next 14 days, (2) weather load forecast for the next 14 days, (3) total consumption forecast.
Computer Platform
Web-based. Access from any browser: www.EnergyCAP.com/weather
Programming Language
ASP, SQL
Strengths
Free, easy to use, 1,200 stations, variable balance point temperature, helpful FAQs. The best source for degree days on the Web.
Weaknesses
Functionality is limited to degree day forecasts for the next 14 days. Base load and weather factors have to be calculated externally.
Contact
Company: |
Good Steward Software LLC |
Address: |
Suite 400
111 Sowers Street
State College, Pennsylvania 16801
United States |
Telephone: |
+1 (877) 327-3702 |
Facsimile: |
+1 (719) 623-0577 |
E-mail: |
Sales@EnergyCAP.com |
Website: |
http://www.EnergyCAP.com |
Availability
Free, simply visit www.EnergyCAP.com/weather.
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