Parametric Analysis Tools¶

When just implementing a simple measure or even a series of measures is not enough, a parametric analysis tool may be appropriate. These tools allow the exploration throughout the range of variables (such as the thickness of insulation in the roof or the efficiency of a boiler) to see the impacts of optimization. While many of the approaches used to implement measures described previously may also be used for parametric analysis, a few specific tools have been developed. To see a list, see the BEST (Building Energy Software Tools) Directory that is operated by IBPSA-USA.