Getting Started

U.S. Department of Energy

2026-09-23

EnergyPlus Overview
Getting Started with EnergyPlus
Running EnergyPlus
Tutorial Example for running EnergyPlus
- Running EnergyPlus, Building Envelope, Internal Loads, Reports
  - Overview
  - Details of the exercise
- Instructions
Overall scheme/methodology for running EnergyPlus
- Building Simulation
- A Methodology for Using Energyplus
Tutorial Exercise 2
- Unitary System and VAV using HVACTemplate Inputs
  - Overview
  - Details of the Exercise
- Instructions
IDF Editor – Brief Introduction
Other Useful programs/information
Energy Meters
- Standard Energy Meters
- Custom Meters
Standard EnergyPlus Units

Getting Started

EnergyPlus is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and is developed by LBNL, ORNL, NLR, PNNL, and other academic and private contributors.
EnergyPlus License.

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