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Tabular Summary Reports[LINK]

Several predefined reports are available from the Output Table:Predefined object including the following.

  • Annual Building Utility Performance Summary

  • Input Verification and Results Summary

  • Demand End Use Components Summary

  • Source Energy End Use Components Summary

  • Climatic Data Summary

  • Equipment Summary

  • Envelope Summary

  • Surface Shadowing Summary

  • Shading Summary

  • Lighting Summary

  • HVAC Sizing Summary

  • System Summary

  • Component Sizing Summary

  • Outside Air Summary

  • Object Count Summary

In addition, specifying “All Summary” will enable all the reports in this category (more than are shown here).

Annual Building Utility Performance Summary[LINK]

First and foremost, the Annual Building Utility Performance Summary gives a good overview of the energy use by category:

Report: AnnualBuildingUtilityPerformanceSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2009-09-17 17:30:22

Values gathered over 8760.00 hours

Site and Source Energy
Total Energy [GJ] Energy Per Total Building Area [MJ/m2] Energy Per Conditioned Building Area [MJ/m2]
Total Site Energy 180.73 194.92 194.92
Net Site Energy 180.73 194.92 194.92
Total Source Energy 1141.64 1231.28 1231.28
Net Source Energy 1141.64 1231.28 1231.28
Source to Site Energy Conversion Factors
Source = >Site Conversion Factor
Electricity 0.293
Natural Gas 0.010
District Cooling 0.098
District Heating 0.033
Steam 0.250
Gasoline 1.050
Diesel 1.050
Coal 1.050
Fuel Oil #1 1.050
Fuel Oil #2 1.050
Propane 1.050
Building Area
Area [m2]
Total Building Area 927.20
Net Conditioned Building Area 927.20
Unconditioned Building Area 0.00
End Uses
Electricity [GJ] Natural Gas [GJ] Other Fuel [GJ] District Cooling [GJ] District Heating [GJ] Water [m3]
Heating 0.00 28.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cooling 16.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Lighting 81.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Lighting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Equipment 47.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fans 6.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Pumps 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Rejection 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Humidification 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Recovery 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Water Systems 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Refrigeration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Generators 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total End Uses 152.57 28.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Note: Natural gas appears to be the principal heating source based on energy usage.

End Uses By Subcategory
Subcategory Electricity [GJ] Natural Gas [GJ] Other Fuel [GJ] District Cooling [GJ] District Heating [GJ] Water [m3]
Heating Boiler 0.00 28.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Boiler Parasitic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cooling General 16.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Lighting GeneralLights 81.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Lighting General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Equipment General 47.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Equipment General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fans General 6.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Pumps General 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Rejection General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Humidification General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Recovery General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Water Systems General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Refrigeration General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Generators General 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Normalized Metrics

Utility Use Per Conditioned Floor Area
Electricity Intensity [MJ/m2] Natural Gas Intensity [MJ/m2] Other Fuel Intensity [MJ/m2] District Cooling Intensity [MJ/m2] District Heating Intensity [MJ/m2] Water Intensity [m3/m2]
Lighting 87.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
HVAC 25.49 30.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other 51.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 164.55 30.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Utility Use Per Total Floor Area
Electricity Intensity [MJ/m2] Natural Gas Intensity [MJ/m2] Other Fuel Intensity [MJ/m2] District Cooling Intensity [MJ/m2] District Heating Intensity [MJ/m2] Water Intensity [m3/m2]
Lighting 87.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
HVAC 25.49 30.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other 51.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 164.55 30.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Electric Loads Satisfied
Electricity [GJ] Percent Electricity [%]
Fuel-Fired Power Generation 0.00 0.00
High Temperature Geothermal* 0.00 0.00
Photovoltaic Power 0.00 0.00
Wind Power* 0.00 0.00
Net Decrease in On-Site Storage 0.00 0.00
Total On-Site Electric Sources 0.00 0.00
Electricity Coming From Utility 152.57 100.00
Surplus Electricity Going To Utility 0.00 0.00
Net Electricity From Utility 152.57 100.00
Total On-Site and Utility Electric Sources 152.57 100.00
Total Electricity End Uses 152.57 100.00
On-Site Thermal Sources
Heat [GJ] Percent Heat [%]
Water-Side Heat Recovery 0.00
Air to Air Heat Recovery for Cooling 0.00
Air to Air Heat Recovery for Heating 0.00
High-Temperature Geothermal* 0.00
Solar Water Thermal 0.00
Solar Air Thermal 0.00
Total On-Site Thermal Sources 0.00
Water Source Summary
Water [m3] Percent Water [%]
Rainwater Collection 0.00
Condensate Collection 0.00
Groundwater Well 0.00
Total On Site Water Sources 0.00
Initial Storage 0.00
Final Storage 0.00
Change in Storage 0.00
Water Supplied by Utility 0.00
Total On Site, Change in Storage, and Utility Water Sources 0.00
Total Water End Uses 0.00
Comfort and Setpoint Not Met Summary
Facility [Hours]
Time Set Point Not Met During Occupied Heating 0.00
Time Set Point Not Met During Occupied Cooling 213.25
Time Not Comfortable Based on Simple ASHRAE 55-2004 72.50

Note 1: An asterisk (*) indicates that the feature is not yet implemented.

Input Verification Summary[LINK]

The input verification summary gives a good overview of the facility being simulated:

Report: InputVerificationandResultsSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2009-09-17 17:30:22

General
Value
Program Version and Build EnergyPlus 4.0.0.017, 9/17/2009 5:30 PM
Weather Climate Zone 6 CA USA WYEC2-C-00006 WMO# = 722970
Latitude [deg] 33.90
Longitude [deg] -118.5
Elevation [m] 30.00
Time Zone -8.0
North Axis Angle [deg] 30.00
Rotation for Appendix G [deg] 0.00
Hours Simulated [hrs] 8760.00

ENVELOPE

Window-Wall Ratio
Total North (315 to 45 deg) East (45 to 135 deg) South (135 to 225 deg) West (225 to 315 deg)
Gross Wall Area [m2] 274.20 91.50 45.60 91.50 45.60
Window Opening Area [m2] 60.90 20.85 9.12 21.81 9.12
Window-Wall Ratio [%] 22.21 22.79 20.00 23.84 20.00
Skylight-Roof Ratio
Total
Gross Roof Area [m2] 463.60
Skylight Area [m2] 0.00
Skylight-Roof Ratio [%] 0.00

PERFORMANCE

Zone Summary
Area [m2] Conditioned (Y/N) Volume [m3] Multipliers Gross Wall Area [m2] Window Glass Area [m2] Lighting [W/m2] People [m2] per person Plug and Process [W/m2]
PLENUM-1 463.60 Yes 283.20 1.00 54.84 0.00 0.0000 0.0000
SPACE1-1 99.16 Yes 239.25 1.00 73.20 21.81 15.9742 9.01 10.6495
SPACE2-1 42.73 Yes 103.31 1.00 36.48 9.12 16.0056 8.55 10.6704
SPACE3-1 96.48 Yes 239.25 1.00 73.20 20.85 16.4179 8.77 10.9453
SPACE4-1 42.73 Yes 103.31 1.00 36.48 9.12 16.0056 8.55 10.6704
SPACE5-1 182.49 Yes 447.68 1.00 0.00 0.00 16.2420 9.12 10.8280
Total 927.20 1416.00 274.20 60.90 8.0889 17.83 5.3926
Conditioned Total 927.20 1416.00 274.20 60.90 8.0889 17.83 5.3926
Unconditioned Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Source Energy End Use Components Summary[LINK]

The source energy end use components summary gives a good overview of the source energy consumption broken down by end uses for the facility being simulated:

Report: SourceEnergyEndUseComponentsSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2011-10-07 20:53:43

Values gathered over 8760.00 hours

Source Energy End Use Components Summary
Source Electricity [GJ] Source Natural Gas [GJ] Source Other Fuel [GJ] Source District Cooling [GJ] Source District Heating [GJ]
Heating 0.00 140.03 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cooling 167.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Lighting 569.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Lighting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Equipment 325.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fans 55.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Pumps 7.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Rejection 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Humidification 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Recovery 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Water Systems 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Refrigeration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Generators 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Source Energy End Use Components 1125.82 140.03 0.00 0.00 0.00

Normalized Metrics

Source Energy End Use Components Per Conditioned Floor Area
Source Electricity [MJ/m2] Source Natural Gas [MJ/m2] Source Other Fuel [MJ/m2] Source District Cooling [MJ/m2] Source District Heating [MJ/m2]
Heating 0.00 151.02 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cooling 180.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Lighting 614.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Lighting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Equipment 351.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fans 60.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Pumps 8.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Rejection 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Humidification 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Recovery 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Water Systems 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Refrigeration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Generators 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Source Energy End Use Components 1214.22 151.02 0.00 0.00 0.00
Source Energy End Use Components Per Total Floor Area
Source Electricity [MJ/m2] Source Natural Gas [MJ/m2] Source Other Fuel [MJ/m2] Source District Cooling [MJ/m2] Source District Heating [MJ/m2]
Heating 0.00 151.02 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cooling 180.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Lighting 614.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Lighting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interior Equipment 351.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Exterior Equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fans 60.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Pumps 8.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Rejection 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Humidification 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Heat Recovery 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Water Systems 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Refrigeration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Generators 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Source Energy End Use Components 1214.22 151.02 0.00 0.00 0.00

Other Summary Reports[LINK]

The Climatic Data Summary, Envelope Summary and Equipment Summary reports might be quite important to some reporting or presentation.

Report: ClimaticDataSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2009-09-17 17:30:22

SizingPeriod:DesignDay
Maximum Dry Bulb [C] Daily Temperature Range [C] Humidity Value Humidity Type Wind Speed [m/s] Wind Direction
LOS_ANGELES_CA_USA HEATING 99% CONDITIONS 7.40 0.00 7.40 0 2.80 70.00
LOS_ANGELES_CA_USA COOLING 1% CONDITIONS DB = >MWB 27.00 6.10 17.60 0 4.40 250.00
Weather Statistics File
Value
Reference CZ06RV2
Site:Location Climate Zone 6 CA USA
Latitude N 33° 54’
Longitude W 118° 30’
Time Zone GMT -8.0 Hours
Elevation 30m above sea level
Standard Pressure at Elevation 100965Pa
Data Source WYEC2-C-00006
WMO Station 722970
Design Conditions Climate Design Data 2005 ASHRAE Handbook
Heating Design Temperature 99.6% (C) 4.9
Heating Design Temperature 99% (C) 6.2
Cooling Design Temperature 0.4% (C) 33.1
Cooling Design Temperature 1% (C) 30.9
Cooling Design Temperature 2% (C) 29.2
Maximum Dry Bulb Temperature (C) 31.7°
Maximum Dry Bulb Occurs on Sep 24
Minimum Dry Bulb Temperature (C) 3.5°
Minimum Dry Bulb Occurs on Jan 8
Maximum Dew Point Temperature (C) 20.9
Maximum Dew Point Occurs on Jun 20
Minimum Dew Point Temperature (C) -21.7
Minimum Dew Point Occurs on Dec 27
Heating Degree-Days (base 10°C) 2
Cooling Degree-Days (base 18°C) 216
Köppen Classification Csb
Köppen Description Mediterranean climate (dry warm summer, mild winter, lat. 30-45°N)
Köppen Recommendation
ASHRAE Climate Zone 3C
ASHRAE Description Warm-Marine

Report: EnvelopeSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2009-09-17 17:30:22

Opaque Exterior
Construction Reflectance U-Factor with Film [W/m2-K] U-Factor no Film [W/m2-K] Gross Area [m2] Azimuth [deg] Tilt [deg] Cardinal Direction
WALL-1PF WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 18.30 210.00 90.00 S
WALL-1PR WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 9.12 120.00 90.00 E
WALL-1PB WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 18.30 30.00 90.00 N
WALL-1PL WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 9.12 300.00 90.00 W
TOP-1 ROOF-1 0.35 0.268 0.282 463.60 210.00 0.00
FRONT-1 WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 73.20 210.00 90.00 S
F1-1 FLOOR-SLAB-1 0.35 3.119 12.894 99.16 30.00 180.00
RIGHT-1 WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 36.48 120.00 90.00 E
F2-1 FLOOR-SLAB-1 0.35 3.119 12.894 42.73 300.00 180.00
BACK-1 WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 73.20 30.00 90.00 N
F3-1 FLOOR-SLAB-1 0.35 3.119 12.894 96.48 74.22 180.00
LEFT-1 WALL-1 0.22 0.384 0.408 36.48 300.00 90.00 W
F4-1 FLOOR-SLAB-1 0.35 3.119 12.894 42.73 120.00 180.00
F5-1 FLOOR-SLAB-1 0.35 3.119 12.894 182.49 30.00 180.00
Fenestration
Construction Area of One Opening [m2] Area of Openings [m2] U-Factor [W/m2-K] SHGC Visible Transmittance Shade Control Parent Surface Azimuth [deg] Cardinal Direction
WF-1 DBL CLR 3MM/13MM AIR 16.56 16.56 2.720 0.764 0.812 No FRONT-1 210.00 S
DF-1 SGL GREY 3MM 5.25 5.25 5.894 0.716 0.611 No FRONT-1 210.00 S
WR-1 DBL CLR 3MM/13MM AIR 9.12 9.12 2.720 0.764 0.812 No RIGHT-1 120.00 E
WB-1 DBL CLR 3MM/13MM AIR 16.44 16.44 2.720 0.764 0.812 No BACK-1 30.00 N
DB-1 SGL GREY 3MM 4.41 4.41 5.894 0.716 0.611 No BACK-1 30.00 N
WL-1 DBL CLR 3MM/13MM AIR 9.12 9.12 2.720 0.764 0.812 No LEFT-1 300.00 W
Total or Average 60.90 3.22 0.756 0.780
North Total or Average 20.85 3.39 0.754 0.769
Non-North Total or Average 40.05 3.14 0.757 0.785

Report: ShadingSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2009-09-17 17:30:22

Sunlit Fraction
March 21 9am March 21 noon March 21 3pm June 21 9am June 21 noon June 21 3pm December 21 9am December 21 noon December 21 3pm
WF-1 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.30 0.74
DF-1 0.75 0.13 0.59 0.00 0.00 0.35 0.92 0.62 0.94
WR-1 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
WB-1 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DB-1 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
WL-1 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Window Control
Name Type Shaded Construction Control Glare Control
None

Report: LightingSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2009-09-17 17:30:22

Interior Lighting
Zone Lighting Power Density [W/m2] Zone Area [m2] Total Power [W] End Use Subcategory Schedule Name Average Hours/Week [hr] Return Air Fraction Conditioned (Y/N)
SPACE1-1 LIGHTS 1 SPACE1-1 15.9742 99.16 1584.00 GeneralLights LIGHTS-1 0.00 0.2000 Y
SPACE2-1 LIGHTS 1 SPACE2-1 16.0056 42.73 684.00 GeneralLights LIGHTS-1 0.00 0.2000 Y
SPACE3-1 LIGHTS 1 SPACE3-1 16.4179 96.48 1584.00 GeneralLights LIGHTS-1 0.00 0.2000 Y
SPACE4-1 LIGHTS 1 SPACE4-1 16.0056 42.73 684.00 GeneralLights LIGHTS-1 0.00 0.2000 Y
SPACE5-1 LIGHTS 1 SPACE5-1 16.2420 182.49 2964.00 GeneralLights LIGHTS-1 0.00 0.2000 Y
Interior Lighting Total 16.1777 463.60 7500.00
Daylighting
Zone Daylighting Type Control Type Fraction Controlled Lighting Installed in Zone [W] Lighting Controlled [W]
None
Exterior Lighting
Total Watts Astronomical Clock/Schedule Schedule Name Average Annual Hours/Week
Exterior Lighting Total 0.00

Report: EquipmentSummary

For: Entire Facility

Timestamp: 2009-09-17 17:30:22

Central Plant
Type Nominal Capacity [W] Nominal Efficiency [W/W]
CENTRAL CHILLER Chiller:Electric 25311.64 3.20
CENTRAL BOILER Boiler:HotWater 56191.29 0.80
Cooling Coils
Type Nominal Total Capacity [W] Nominal Sensible Capacity [W] Nominal Latent Capacity [W] Nominal Sensible Heat Ratio Nominal Efficiency [W/W]
MAIN COOLING COIL 1 Coil:Cooling:Water 28159.12 19476.53 8682.60 0.69
Heating Coils
Type Nominal Total Capacity [W] Nominal Efficiency [W/W]
SPACE1-1 ZONE COIL Coil:Heating:Water 10384.85
SPACE2-1 ZONE COIL Coil:Heating:Water 8470.48
SPACE3-1 ZONE COIL Coil:Heating:Water 10477.88
SPACE4-1 ZONE COIL Coil:Heating:Water 11334.29
SPACE5-1 ZONE COIL Coil:Heating:Water 11391.33
MAIN HEATING COIL 1 Coil:Heating:Water 4061.83
Fans
Type Total Efficiency [W/W] Delta Pressure [pa] Max Flow Rate [m3/s] Rated Power [W] Motor Heat In Air Fraction End Use
SUPPLY FAN 1 Fan:VariableVolume 0.70 600.00 1.28 1099.23 1.00 General
Pumps
Type Control Head [pa] Power [W] Motor Efficiency [W/W]
HW CIRC PUMP Pump:VariableSpeed INTERMITTENT 179352.00 312.23 0.90
CW CIRC PUMP Pump:VariableSpeed INTERMITTENT 179352.00 231.95 0.90
Service Water Heating
Type Storage Volume [m3] Input [W] Thermal Efficiency [W/W] Recovery Efficiency [W/W] Energy Factor
None