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<strong>SIMEA</strong> Stato dell’arte energetica <strong>degli</strong> e<strong>di</strong>fici<br />

1.2.29. FEDS<br />

57<br />

Doc.No 20100610.<strong>SIMEA</strong>.MR.03<br />

Versione 1<br />

Provides a comprehensive method for quickly and objectively<br />

identifying energy improvements that offer maximum savings. FEDS<br />

(Facility Energy Decision System) makes assessments and analyzes<br />

energy efficiency of single buil<strong>di</strong>ngs, multiple buil<strong>di</strong>ngs, or all<br />

buil<strong>di</strong>ngs of an entire facility.<br />

It provides an easy-to-use tool for identifying energy efficiency<br />

measures, selecting minimum life-cycle costs, determining payback, and enabling users to prioritize retrofit<br />

options and compare alternative financing options (site fun<strong>di</strong>ng, leases, loans, ESPCs). FEDS also evaluates<br />

whether decentralization options are economically optimal for central energy plants and thermal loops.<br />

1.2.29.1. Expertise Required<br />

Minimal using rea<strong>di</strong>ly available information. Requires two or more hours depen<strong>di</strong>ng on number of<br />

buil<strong>di</strong>ngs.<br />

1.2.29.2. Users<br />

Over 1,500<br />

1.2.29.3. Au<strong>di</strong>ence<br />

Energy and facility managers, architects-engineers, utility planners, buil<strong>di</strong>ng technology researchers,<br />

educators, federal agencies, and energy consultants.<br />

1.2.29.4. Input<br />

Location, buil<strong>di</strong>ng types, operating hours, age, square footage, fuels used by facility and energy price<br />

data are required. Numerous detailed engineering parameters are optional.<br />

1.2.29.5. Output<br />

Fuel-neutral analysis with full life-cycle costing of retrofit options (ECMs) for the on-site buil<strong>di</strong>ngs.<br />

Output data includes energy and cost savings, emissions reductions, and a wide range of economic measures.<br />

1.2.29.6. Computer Platform<br />

PC-compatible, operating Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista.<br />

1.2.29.7. Programming Language<br />

C<br />

1.2.29.8. Strengths<br />

Allows but does not require input of engineering parameters. Energy/economic analysis. Models peak<br />

demand. Optimizes retrofit opportunities. Performs analysis that meets unique Federal needs. Provides<br />

emissions impacts. Accepts an unlimited number of buil<strong>di</strong>ngs. Considers decentralization for central energy<br />

plants and thermal loops. Engineering and economic parameters provided are user adjustable.<br />

1.2.29.9. Weaknesses<br />

Not a buil<strong>di</strong>ng design tool.

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