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EnergyGauge USA

by Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)

The only ACCA-certified residential energy modeling tool with full Florida Building Code compliance, HERS rating, and bundled Kwik Model 3D for duct drawing.

EnergyGauge USA - by Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) - Energy Modeling & Auditing Tools software - logo 5.6 Good See breakdown →

Highlights

56 Features3 Integrations

Capabilities

Custom Free Trial

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ACCA Approved
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About This Product

Developed by Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). One of the few ACCA Manual J-approved tools. Mandatory for Florida Building Code (FBC) compliance and permit submissions in Florida. Includes HERS rating and registration, ENERGY STAR and DOE Zero Energy certification, and bundled Kwik Model 3D. Available in five versions for different user needs. Widely used by HVAC contractors in Florida and Southeast US where FBC mandates its use.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Not available
Free trial
Yes
Free tier
No
Public API
No
Deployment
Cloud

Certifications & Approvals

Independent industry credentials this product holds.

ACCA Approved

Independently approved by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America to perform Manual J load calculations and/or Manual D duct sizing in accordance with ACCA's published standards. ACCA approval is the industry's reference standard for HVAC design software.

  • Full Manual J load calculations
  • Manual D duct sizing

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
6.0
Features
7.1
Support
5.0
Value
6.0
Integrations
7.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Features

56 features confirmed across 14categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Compliance & Safety25features

Airflow CalculationsASHRAE 62.2 air flow calculationASHRAE 152 ComplianceHERS BESTEST procedures complianceBuilding Code ComplianceERI Method complianceCode Enforcement TrackingCompliance ManagementDesign Load CalculationLoad ProfilingDetermine Energy Efficiency Measures ROIEnergy Conservation MeasuresDOE Energy SimulationHourly Simulation Energy AnalysisDOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) RatingENERGY STAR and DOE Zero Energy Rated Homes
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Duct DesignKwik Model 3D for drawing house and ductsEnergy ModelingEfficient Appliances modelingIECC ComplianceIECC 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015 & 2018 Code ComplianceManual D Duct DesignACCA Certified Manual D for duct sizingManual J CalculationsACCA Certified Manual J and S CalculationsPearl Score TrackingHERS Rating and Registration CapabilityPV Solar ModelingSolar Thermal and Solar Electric modelingASHRAE 62 ComplianceASHRAE 62.2-2010 and ASHRAE 62.2-2013 required air flow calculationHERS Carbon IndexTax Credit qualification toolCode ComplianceIECC code compliance analysisACCA Quality Installation Certification GenerationDemand VentilationWhole house mechanical ventilation systems analysis including run-time ventilationManual J, S, And D IntegrationHERS Carbon Index RatingHERS 2022 compliance with Addendum CCompliance Comparison Against StandardsHERS rating compliance analysisManual S CalculationsACCA Manual S equipment selectionDecarbonization TrackingCarbon Footprint Analysis

Reporting & Analytics8features

ReportingInternational Energy Conservation Code (IECC) compliance calculations and reportingAnalyticsLoad ProfilingAutomated Utility Bill CalibrationUtility Bill TrackingBenchmarking ReportsBenchmarkingCost and Energy Impact QuantificationEconomic and financial impact evaluationEconomic AnalysisEconomic Analysis of Energy ImprovementsESG & Sustainability ReportingEstimated Pollution EmissionsAudit Report GenerationDetailed energy report generation

Equipment & Asset Management5features

SubmeteringSubmeteringDemand Management And Peak ForecastingPeak demand impacts analysisAir Quality MonitoringDehumidifier analysisDemand ControlPeak Demand AnalysisEquipment SelectionManual S System Selection Summary

Certifications & Standards4features

ACCA Approved — Full Manual JACCA Approved — Manual DHERS Provider ManagementHERS Provider ManagementHERS Rating CalculationsHERS rating calculations

Platform & Customization3features

Custom API AccessApi IntegrationData ImportData Import/exportRole-Based Access ControlUser Access Control

Estimating & Quoting2features

Dynamic 3D Modeling And VisualizationSystem DesignIntegration of Manual J, S, and D inputs

Training & Education2features

Energy Auditing & PerformanceEnergy AuditsMobile-Friendly LearningMobile Access

Scheduling & Dispatch1feature

Weather Data IntegrationWeather Normalization

Fleet & GPS Management1feature

Electronic Logging Device IntegrationERI Method compliance

Customer Communication1feature

NotificationsAlerts And Notifications

Mobile & Field Tools1feature

Technician Mobile AppMobile Access

Technician Management1feature

Training CoursesBenchmarking

CRM & Sales1feature

Incentive SearchTax Credit Qualification

Accounting Integration1feature

Job CostingCost Allocation

Integrations 3 across 2 categories

Industry-Specific 2
Florida Energy Gauge Native
ResCheck Native
Data & Automation 1
HPXML Native

Pricing

Model
Custom
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Notes
One-time license purchase

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