energy-efficiency

Analyze EnergyPlus models for ASHRAE 90.1 compliance and calculate energy savings.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Skill: energy-efficiency
Source: https://github.com/mbcoalson/skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/energy-efficiency
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mbcoalson/skills --skill energy-efficiency

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the complexity of building energy analysis, code compliance, and performance optimization. It automates the use of industry-standard tools and practices, reducing manual effort and ensuring accuracy in energy modeling and reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Energy Modeling: Set up and analyze EnergyPlus simulations, develop OpenStudio models, and integrate weather data.
  • Code Compliance: Perform ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC compliance verification, including energy cost budget calculations.
  • Performance Analysis: Calculate Energy Use Intensity (EUI), analyze peak demand, and assess equipment efficiency.
  • Use Case: "Analyze this EnergyPlus model for ASHRAE 90.1 compliance and calculate the energy savings from a proposed efficiency measure."

Quick Start

Analyze this EnergyPlus model for ASHRAE 90.1 compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions about energy-efficiency

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I verify EnergyPlus models for ASHRAE 90.1 compliance?

ASHRAE 90.1 compliance verification analyzes building energy models against code requirements, comparing proposed design performance to energy cost budgets and baseline standards. This Skill automates compliance checks on EnergyPlus simulations, calculates compliance margins, and generates verification reports for commercial buildings.

Can I use EnergyPlus and OpenStudio models to calculate energy use intensity and peak demand?

Energy use intensity (EUI) and peak demand metrics extract key performance indicators from EnergyPlus simulations and OpenStudio models. This Skill processes simulation results to calculate annual EUI, identify peak demand periods, and benchmark equipment efficiency for retrofit and commissioning analysis.

What's the best way to optimize HVAC systems and building energy performance?

Building energy optimization combines weather data integration, model development, and performance analysis to identify efficiency measures. This Skill automates EnergyPlus simulations, evaluates equipment modifications, quantifies energy savings from proposed changes, and validates results through code compliance checks.

Do I need specialized tools to perform IECC and ASHRAE compliance analysis on building models?

Compliance analysis requires integration of code standards, simulation tools, and reporting workflows. This Skill consolidates EnergyPlus modeling, IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance verification, energy cost budget calculations, and QA/QC report generation into an automated process.

How do I set up weather data and post-process EnergyPlus simulation results for reporting?

Weather data integration and result post-processing transform raw simulations into actionable insights. This Skill handles weather file setup, EnergyPlus output parsing using pandas and numpy, KPI extraction (EUI, peak demand), and automated generation of code-compliance and performance reports.

What are the limitations when using EnergyPlus for commercial building retrofit analysis?

EnergyPlus modeling requires accurate building geometry, HVAC system definitions, and weather data; results depend on input quality and simulation parameters. This Skill reduces manual modeling effort and validation time but does not replace site commissioning or equipment-level diagnostics for retrofit projects.