Skip to main content
Full Stack HVAC Full Stack HVAC

BEopt

by National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Free NREL tool for optimizing residential building energy efficiency strategies, balancing performance and cost for new construction and retrofits.

BEopt - by National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Energy Modeling & Auditing Tools software - logo 4.6 Fair See breakdown →

Highlights

46 Features7 Integrations

Capabilities

Free Free Tier
Buy from National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visit website

Media

www.nrel.gov
BEopt - website image

About This Product

Building Energy Optimization (BEopt) is a free EnergyPlus-based tool from NREL that evaluates single-family and multifamily building designs. Identifies the most cost-effective whole-house efficiency packages by analyzing trade-offs between energy savings and construction costs for both new construction and existing home retrofits.

Capabilities

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

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

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.2
Support
5.0
Value
6.0
Integrations
4.5
AI Capabilities
1.5

Features

46 features confirmed across 12categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Compliance & Safety15features

Decarbonization Trackinghourly electricity co2e emissions factorsEnergy Modelingli-ion battery storage modeling for homes with pvOccupancy Modelingstochastic occupancy modelingCentral Fan Integrated Supply VentilationCentral fan integrated supply (CFIS) ventilationDetailed Appliance, Duct, Infiltration, And Ventilation Load ModelingHVAC design loads disaggregationEnergy Modeling for Multifamily BuildingsMultifamily building modelingHERS Carbon Index RatingEnergy Rating Index (ERI) calculationManual J CalculationsHVAC design loads calculation
Show 7 more
Cost Optimal Efficiency Package IdentificationCost-optimal efficiency package identificationPhysics-Based SimulationSimulation-based analysisAir Emissions ManagementBuilding Improvement Package AnalysisDesign Load CalculationWhole Building Science AnalysisBuilding Code ComplianceANSI/RESNET/ICC Standard 301 compliance

Reporting & Analytics13features

ReportingSubhourly time series data outputAnalyticsDView time series visualizationTime Series VisualizationDView time series visualizationLi-Ion Battery ModelingBenchmarking ReportsCost and Energy Savings Data ModelingData Export for Graphing in ExcelDiscrete Building Option Evaluation
Show 5 more
EMF Vector Image ExportHeat Pump Clothes Dryer ModelingHeating/Cooling Loads Disaggregated by ComponentLoad Breakdown ReportsHVAC design loads disaggregationCall Trackingsequential search optimization

Estimating & Quoting5features

Design OptimisationDesign optimizationDucted Mini Split Heat Pump (MSHP) ModelingEnvelope and Window Input CustomizationHVAC Design Loads with AutosizingNew Construction Analysis

Equipment & Asset Management2features

EER2 SEER2 COP2 HSPF2 Equipment Rating MetricsSEER2 and HSPF2 rating metricsProgrammable FanUser-defined 8760 setpoint schedules

CRM & Sales2features

SEO And Local Search OptimizationSequential search optimizationMarketing ToolsSequential search optimization

AI & Automation2features

AI Powered SearchSequential search optimizationAutomation Rulescost-based optimizations

Training & Education2features

Simulation-Based Trainingsimulation-based analysisEnergy Auditing & Performancewhole-house energy savings calculation

Scheduling & Dispatch1feature

Weather Data Integrationepw weather file support

Mobile & Field Tools1feature

AR Visualizationdview time series visualization

Accounting Integration1feature

AI Payroll Simulation and Validation

Platform & Customization1feature

hpXML SupportOpenStudio-HPXML integration

Certifications & Standards1feature

ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301 Compliance

Integrations 7 across 3 categories

Productivity 4
AutoCAD CSV
Autodesk Revit CSV
Microsoft Excel CSV
Microsoft Project CSV
Industry-Specific 2
Energy Star Native
ResCheck Native
Data & Automation 1
HPXML Native

Pricing

Model
Free
Starting at
Contact for pricing

Similar Energy Modeling & Auditing Tools Tools

Compare all →

Other tools in the same category. Compare to find the best fit.

Amply logo

Amply

Amply

6.3 - Good

Heat pump design made simple

From $200/mo Strength: 70 Owned by Watsco Ventures
IES Virtual Environment logo

IES Virtual Environment

Integrated Environmental Solutions

5.9 - Good

Comprehensive building performance simulation platform for energy, HVAC loads, daylighting, airflow, and sustainability certification analysis.

Free · paid from $4,100/mo Free Trial Strength: 66
Trane TRACE 3D Plus logo

Trane TRACE 3D Plus

Trane Technologies

5.9 - Good

3D HVAC design software with automated load calculations, energy modeling, and LEED/ASHRAE 90.1 compliance wizards for commercial projects.

Contact for pricing Free Trial Strength: 71 Public
OptiMiser logo

OptiMiser

OptiMiser Energy Inc.

5.8 - Good

Home performance software, streamlined

Contact for pricing Free Trial Strength: 100
Compare with all similar Energy Modeling & Auditing Tools tools