Weatherization
Assistant
The Weatherization Assistant
The Weatherization Assistant is a family of energy audit computer
programs which assist weatherization agencies, utilities, and other home
energy professionals determine the most cost-effective energy efficiency
retrofit measures for single family site-built and manufactured (mobile)
homes. Installation of these measures will reduce the monthly utility
costs and increase the comfort of the occupants of client homes.
Designed specifically for State and local agencies implementing the DOE
Weatherization Assistance Program, the Weatherization Assistant is
currently composed of two programs: the National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT)
for site-built homes and the Manufactured Home Energy Audit (MHEA) for
mobile homes. A third program addressing small multifamily buildings is
planned for the future.
The Weatherization Assistant serves as an umbrella for NEAT and MHEA
adding administrative features applicable to both programs. The
Weatherization Assistant package of programs (Version 7.4.3, released
August 2003 and Version 8.2.7.6, released September 2005) includes both
NEAT and MHEA. The software is available to the public at the following
website:
http://waptac.org/sp.asp?mc=techaids_audits
PDF formatted User's manuals for NEAT, MHEA, and the Administrative
Features are also available at the program Internet site.
The newest release of the software (Version 8.2.7.6) in September of
2005 adds a significant number of useful optional features to the previous
versions, including:
- Expanded client application information and extensive contact
information for agency personnel, clients, contractors, and material
suppliers
- Detailed work orders generated automatically from NEAT or MHEA
recommendations or from user-defined listings of measures
- Status tracking of clients, applications, audits, work orders,
inspections, and contractor payments
- Tracking of payments and balances in multiple funding sources
- An inventory of materials and supplies automatically updated by
completed work orders
- A Graphical Information System which allows mapping of each
individual dwelling or any group of dwellings
- Ability to attach digital photos to each client, audit, or work
order
more at:
http://weatherization.ornl.gov/national_energy_audit.htm
Weatherization Assistant
