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Version Updates:

6.0

General:

Updated measure pricing

5.9.2

General:

Fixed issues with savings calculations for delivered fuels affecting AHP projects exported to the Portal.

Insulation:

Fixed issues with Landlord Contribution Measure dropdown list.

ASHP/GSHP Calculator:

Fixed formulas for Coal pricing.

Base heating system Fuel Use Override is now locked with Annual Fuel Use that is entered in the Cover tab.

ASHP Calculator:

Fixed HSPF Total/Weighted Avg so it now averages HSPF when there are multiple systems with different HSPFactors.

Added ‘Outside’ text to Design Temp (this field should be outside Design Temp from Manual J, not inside.)

5.9.1

Fridge_Freezer:

Fixed issues preventing Freezer 1 from calculating savings.

ASHP/GSHP Calculator:

Fixed formulas for  Coal pricing.

Approval: HP Demo Electric and Ductwork modification costs are no longer double accounted for in the heat pump cost.

5.9

General: Removed Soft Wood as a fuel type.

Heat Pump Study Program:

ASHP Calculator tab updated  and Heat Pump Study features added.

GSHP Calculator tab added (with Heat Pump Study features).

DHW Tank tab updated with Heat Pump Study features

Refrigerator & Freezers: Updated pricing and location availability. Added note when a specific size is not available.

DWH Tank: Added clarifying language about Replacement Recovery Efficiency and where to find it.

           UEF can now be entered as a decimal number.

Audit Report: Repaired issues with generating an audit report.

5.8.1

General   –     Unlocked the Express Contract Project ID cell so an ID number can be added when EmPCalc is first opened up.

Fixed Invoice cost for Fire Protection so it now reflects Upstate/Downstate price differences.

Corrected double accounting for refrigerator costs in Approval tab when Includes Agency Fee box is checked in the Fridge_Freezer tab.

5.8

All non-AHP Direct Install data is now deleted when that is selected as the Project Type.

Invoice and Approval tabs now correctly include costs for Attic Accessories added to the Health & Safety tab and Fireproofing. (Only effects EmPower Projects)

5.7
General – Modified how attic insulation accessory costs are allocated in the Health and Safety tab for EmPower projects. Attic Ventilation, and Attic Insulation related measures entered in the Health and Safety tab will now be added to Attic insulation measure(s) and SIR for EmPower projects.

AHPDI projects – Modified tool to restrict MUNI electric customer’s from accessing AHPDI incentives.

5.6.2
General – Corrected issues that were disabling tool when accessing the Invoice worksheet and producing an Audit Report

Notes tab – Unlocked text-box so information can be copied for adding to Portal

5.6.1
General – Corrected issues with generating HPXML export file for AHPwES projects.
ASHP Calculator Tab – Opened option to indicate if ASHP will satisfy whole house full load.

5.6
Added “AHP Direct Install Measures” Tab for the Assisted Home Performance – Direct Install program. See {insert link} for details.
Added “Healthy Homes” and “Healthy Homes Export” Tabs for the Healthy Homes program. See {insert link} for details.
Cover Tab – Added “AHPDI” to  “Program Type”.
Cover Tab – Added “Healthy Homes” to Program Type.
Cover Tab – Removed “Market Only” option.
Cover Tab – Added “AHP Direct Install” to Audit Type.

5.5
Added “ASHP Calculator” Tab for air source heat pump improvement measures.
Cover Tab – Added “ASHP” measure.
Cover Tab – Added “Project Type” for special programs.

5.4
Added “Cooling Systems” Tab for Room Air Conditioners (RAC) and Central Air Conditioner (CAC) improvement measures.
Added “Cooling Replacement” measure.
Cover Tab – Added “Program Type” options for special program integration.

5.3.45
Language added to attest that work submitted to the Program was conducted in compliance with COVID 19 requirements.

5.3.44
Deduction of Landlord Contribution is present on Cover Tab when dollar amount is entered and a measure is selected.

5.3.43
Fridge_Freezer Tab – New notes section to enter explanation of faulty appliance(s) that need replacement.
Insulation Tab – Landlord Contribution section to enter dollar amount and measure.
Insulation Tab – New notes section to enter any information regarding the existing or proposed insulation.
Notes Tab – General Notes section to enter any additional notes that will write to the Black Notes section (below.)
Notes Tab – Black Notes section which collects all notes throughout EmPCalc and is not editable.  These notes should continue to be copied and pasted into the Portal for the Review Team.
Formatting Updates throughout EmPCalc – Various formatting to visually enhance EmPCalc for better user experience.

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