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Weatherization Assistant Update (Version 8.3)

Weatherization Assistant Update (Version 8.3). Michael Gettings Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Platform Requirements. Dropped support for Windows 95 and 98 Added conditional Vista support Only NEAT operates under Vista (8.3.3.5) Help utility requires additional download from Microsoft

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Weatherization Assistant Update (Version 8.3)

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  1. Weatherization Assistant Update(Version 8.3) Michael Gettings Oak Ridge National Laboratory

  2. Platform Requirements • Dropped support for Windows 95 and 98 • Added conditional Vista support • Only NEAT operates under Vista (8.3.3.5) • Help utility requires additional download from Microsoft • Have limited history of operation on Vista machines

  3. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Adds specification of wall stud depth

  4. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Evaluates insulating wall cavities with existing batt, blanket, or board insulation • Adds R-49 attic and R-38 floor insulation measures • Adds specification of floor joist depth

  5. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Reformatted Foundations data input form

  6. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Extended user-defined insulation types

  7. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Adds fuel switching for fossil fueled heating equipment

  8. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Evaluates replacing electric heating systems • With other electric resistance heaters • With heat pumps

  9. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Evaluates installation of heat pump with no existing AC

  10. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Evaluates installation of heat pump replacing existing window ACs

  11. NEAT Version 8.3 Changes • Treats kerosene heating systems the same as oil systems • Allows space heater replacement to eliminate secondary heating systems • Fixes bug associated with replacing space heaters

  12. MHEA Version 8.3 Changes • Considers window descriptions individually for retrofit recommendations • Adds window sealing (“Weatherize”) measure • Adds “Retrofit Option” field to window form

  13. MHEA Version 8.3 Changes

  14. MHEA Version 8.3 Changes • Modifies heating system tune-up measure, decreasing efficiency increase as existing efficiency increases (similar to NEAT) • Provides separate costing of measures applied to mobile home and addition

  15. 8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA • The “Assigned To” field on the Audit Information tab is no longer required • Drop-downs with only one possible selection are automatically filled in • When creating a new blank audit, the Client ID is no longer filled in by default

  16. 8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA

  17. 8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA • Provide “Additional Cost” fields for each window retrofit option

  18. 8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA • Allows viewing adjusted refrigerator consumption estimate without evaluating replacement

  19. WA General Changes • Application opens with window sized for 1024x768 resolution • Data sheet views are no longer persistent • Increased number of reports with alternate data sheet view for exporting results to spread sheet

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