DER/CHP Analysis
1. ORCED: Oak Ridge Competitive Electric Dispatch Model for Simulating the Operations and Costs of Bulk Electric Power Markets. Reports and program files are available for download with full sets of data for NERC regions in the U.S.
2. BCHP Screening Tool for Simulating Building Loads and Operation and Economics of Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems in Commercial Buildings. Program and data files are available for download and instructions are provided for obtaining a program CD with complete data and program documentation.
3. HUD CHP Screening Tool for performing a first order of screening of multifamily buildings for their potential for economic installation and operation of combined cooling, heating, and power systems. Program and download information are available.
4. CHP Capacity Optimizer for determining the optimum combination of prime mover and absorption chiller capacities in cooling, heating, and power applications. Excel-based spreadsheet tool and user’ manual can be downloaded online.
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