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[joseph-robertson]

Pull Request Description

Pulls in:

• [x] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1685
  • Add geometry_unit_height_above_grade=auto under Geometry Building Type RECS in options_lookup
  • Created https://github.com/NREL/resstock/issues/1303 as a future TODO
• [x] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1775
  • We can now remove the "Other" plug load calculations block from ResStockArguments that was using the regression equations
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1690
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1822
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1824
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1823
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1833
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1827
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1817
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1834
• [x] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1829
  • Using ResStockArguments, populate new schedules_unavailable_period_xxx arguments using old schedules_vacancy_periods, schedules_power_outage_periods, and schedules_power_outage_periods_window_natvent_availability arguments that are assigned in the lookup
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1836
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1837
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1838
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1825
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1707
• [x] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1826
  • Introduce window_interior_shading_type, window_exterior_shading_type, and window_insect_screens to the lookup but set them all to auto
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1842
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1843
• [ ] https://github.com/NREL/OpenStudio-HPXML/pull/1844

Checked means that something in resstock was changed or updated as a result of pulling in.

Other plug loads change for MH:

Television plug loads change for all building types:

Some occupant-driven end uses (pool, spa, range/oven, well pump, gas grill/fireplace/lighting, etc) increase:

Checklist

Not all may apply:

• [ ] ~Tests (and test files) have been updated~
• [x] Documentation has been updated
  • [ ] ~If related to resstock-estimation, checklist includes data dictionary, source report, options saturation, options_lookup.~
• [x] Add to the changelog_dev.rst file
• [x] openstudio tasks.rb update_measures has been run
• [x] No unexpected regression test changes on CI (checked comparison artifacts)

[shorowit]

• Add geometry_unit_height_above_grade=auto under Geometry Building Type RECS in options_lookup

You might consider setting a value in ResStockArguments for apartment units based on the type/size of MF building and where the unit is located (lower, middle, or upper story).

[joseph-robertson]

• Add geometry_unit_height_above_grade=auto under Geometry Building Type RECS in options_lookup

You might consider setting a value in ResStockArguments for apartment units based on the type/size of MF building and where the unit is located (lower, middle, or upper story).

Probably more straightfoward for upper vs middle story (where there could be multiple middle stories)?

[joseph-robertson]

• Add geometry_unit_height_above_grade=auto under Geometry Building Type RECS in options_lookup

You might consider setting a value in ResStockArguments for apartment units based on the type/size of MF building and where the unit is located (lower, middle, or upper story).

Probably more straightfoward for upper vs middle story (where there could be multiple middle stories)?

First step might be to try different heights (e.g., 0, 8, ..., 24) to understand how much impact this has. Then could think about using average values for different building heights.

[joseph-robertson]

In ResStock, when do we use the unadjusted number of bedrooms?

[joseph-robertson]

In ResStock, when do we use the unadjusted number of bedrooms?

Setting the number of bedrooms is not only a required HPXML field, but it is an input for ACCA Manual J design loads.

[shorowit]

• Introduce window_interior_shading_type, window_exterior_shading_type, and window_insect_screens to the lookup but set them all to auto

You might consider using them instead of summer/winter coefficients. They interact with window type (SHGC), whereas the coefficients have no interaction. Though it will be a definite change from what ResStock is doing today.