Effective March 28, 2022, program changes launched that require a new version of EmPCalc (v8.1.4+) to be used on projects that have new customer applications. The new program rules apply only to projects for customers whose applications have been received on or after March 28, 2022. By design, this means there will be a transition period where some projects will continue to be accepted under the old program rules while projects for new applicants must be submitted under the new program rules.
All customers who have applications submitted on or before March 27 will participate in EmPower and AHP under existing rules including using EmPCalc v6.9 or another approved modeling tool. Project submissions for customers who apply on or after March 28th must be submitted using EmPCalc v8.1.6.1. These versions are mandatory upgrades and contain updated EmPower-Tier 1 pricing.
Versioning: The latest versions are below:
- EmPCalc v6.9 → rev. 03.31.2022 – Projects that had applications submitted on or before March 27, 2022.
- EmPCalc v8.1.6.1 → rev. 05.18.2022 – Projects that had applications submitted on or after March 28, 2022.
Updates and enhancements are being made and issued as quickly as possible resulting in versions being released frequently. For the best experience download and use the latest version.
Feedback: We need your feedback to make this tool better. All constructive feedback should be sent to Earl Hicks (Earl.Hicks@clearesult.com) and Steve Smith (Steven.Smith@clearesult.com) with the following information:
- Contractor Name
- Project ID
- EmPCalc version being used
- Explanation of issue
- Screen shots as applicable
Version Updates:
**NEW Version** 8.1.6.1
Energy Efficiency Upgrades:
- EC Motor saving calculations corrected
Summary:
- Fixed Tier 3 DI (B) incentive percentage
- Incentive caps now take into account other grants/incentives
CSV export:
- Fixed
- Added DWH Pressure Relief Drain tube
- Tier 3 projects only show DI measures
HPXML:
Fixed Miscellaneous errors
6.9
General:
Corrected Mileage and Air Sealing Labor Rate pricing
Modeling Limitations in 6.8: Development of EmPCalc is ongoing, there are still some measures that cannot yet be modeled. We will continue to add capabilities (see list below) and roll them out as they are completed. For projects needing the capabilities listed an alternate modeling software will need to be used.
- Boiler pipe insulation
- Duct Insulation
- Duct Sealing
- Dehumidifier
- Windows
- Storm Windows
- Window Insulation
- Exterior Doors
- Storm Doors
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer*
- Multiple water heater replacements
- Multiple heating system replacements
- Any insulation surfaces that are not in the current insulation drop-down menus or any unique insulation scenarios cannot currently be modeled in HPXML Compliant EmPCalc. Alternative modeling software will need to be used.
*Note: The NY HP Portal does not support clothes dryer improvements. While the measure was left in EmPCalc, it should only be used on EmPower projects not HPwES or AHP or Market Rate projects. If the measure is mistakenly exported into a .XML file and uploaded to the HP Portal the user will receive the error below. To fix this error simply delete the dryer data on the Dryer Conversion tab.
- Measure ‘clothes-dryer-measure-1’ must have between 1 and 1 installed_system system(s) only, or a valid MeasureCode
Notes Tab: The Notes Section (tab) in this version of EmPCalc works differently than the non-HPXML compliant EmPCalc in that you cannot edit the notes. The Notes tab in our HPXML compliant EmPCalc is used as a catch-all for notes entered throughout EmPCalc. For example, if you were to propose a Health & Safety measure on the Health & Safety tab, under the measure description, that description would populate in the Notes tab. If there are notes that you would like our Reviewers to see please enter them directly in the NYHP Portal.
References:
- HPXML Compliant EmPCalc 5.3 Reference Guide 02.06.2019 → 02.06.2019
- Audit Report Documentation EmPCalc 5.3.4 → 10.14.2019
