Building Energy Tools Software Directory

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Name:	Building Energy Tools Software Directory
Agency/Company /Organization:	United States Department of Energy
Sector:	Energy
Focus Area:	Energy Efficiency, Buildings
Phase:	Create a Vision, Determine Baseline, Develop Goals
Topics:	Technology characterizations
Resource Type:	Dataset, Software/modeling tools
User Interface:	Website
Website:	apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
References:	http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/

This directory provides information on 388 building software tools for evaluating energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability in buildings. The energy tools listed in this directory include databases, spreadsheets, component and systems analyses, and whole-building energy performance simulation programs.

"This directory provides information on 388 building software tools for evaluating energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability in buildings. The energy tools listed in this directory include databases, spreadsheets, component and systems analyses, and whole-building energy performance simulation programs. A short description is provided for each tool along with other information including expertise required, users, audience, input, output, computer platforms, programming language, strengths, weaknesses, technical contact, and availability."