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TREAT 3.5 HPXML Tutorial

Nate Asbeil nasbeil@psdconsulting.com

• See our full list of upgrades/changes here:

http://psdconsulting.com/key-changes

• Improved Defaults
• Updates to Hydronic System distribution systems
• New Daily Weather Import Tool
• Improved Billing Data Import Tool
• Additional Data Collection Fields

Select New Features

• HPXML stands for Home

Performance XML

• Standard data language

for energy efficiency program reporting

• Streamlines approval and

rebate processes

• HPXML originated from

TREAT data reporting

• language. BPI Working

Group 5 manages data requirements

What is HPXML?

• New NYSERDA Workflow requires the latest version
• f TREAT 3.4.7 and the “HPXML 2.1 – NYSERDA”

report

• Additional data collection required for program

submissions

• NYSERDA guidance about new modeling requirements

available on contractor homepage and through TREAT “visual inspection” section

HPXML Generation in TREAT

• 1. Non-Editable Libraries Must

be set to either “On” or “Prompt”

• 2. Package Status must match

job type. See table on next slide. HPXML Generation

Model Package Status

Update TREAT Package Status Here!!

TREAT Package Status

NYSERDA Portal Status TREAT Package Status

Modeling/ Modeling HPXML Proposed Workscope Workscope Proposal Proposed Workscope Final Project Submission HPXML Job Completion Testing

Contract Workflow Express Workflow

NYSERDA Portal Status TREAT Package Status

Modeling HPXML Proposed Workscope Workscope HPXML Proposed Workscope Final Project HPXML Job Completion Testing

• 3. Collect additional NYSERDA Required Data in TREAT

using “Visual Inspections”

• 4. Required Data Collection Points Include:
• Duct Sealed
• Duct Leakage Test Method
• Duct Visual Inspection (If leakage test is “visual inspection”)
• MEASURE CODES FOR IMPROVEMENTS
• http://psdconsulting.com/software/treat/treat-hpxml-programs/

Visual Inspection Data

Pathway 1: Existing and Improved System

• Open Model, Navigate to Visual Inspection Wizard:
• Select values for “duct sealed”, “duct leakage test” and “duct

visual inspection” (if applicable)

• Be sure that inspections are associated with “audit/test-in”

For IMPROVED SYSTEM

• Follow Steps above but associate inspections with correct

package

Data Collection: Required Inspections

Pathway 2: Improved System with Measure Code

• Measure codes used for non-energy

incentives/rebates

• Used when recommending an

improvement based off of a visual inspection

• Must use correct NYSERDA

Measure code

• See HPXML guide:

http://psdconsulting.com/software/tr eat/treat-hpxml-programs/

Improvements with Incentives

• Program Requirement to collect (Energy-Star) and other Third

Party Certifications

• Data can be entered using the “certificates” button
• Year, Make, and Model
• Optional for many items, see NYSERDA guidance.
• Use “Equip Info” button on corresponding TREAT section.
• Appliance Third Party Certifications
• Appliance certifications are shown by including the certification name

in the appliance name. This is true for all appliances in the “appliance” section of TREAT. Certification is not case sensitive. See http://psdconsulting.com/software/treat/treat-hpxml-programs/

Third Party Certifications

• Measure 'meas171_192' contains an invalid

MeasureCode: NYSERDA_ChimneysLinersAndCaps

• contractor_email_address: Value is required.
• systems[32].hvacducting.: Preexisting system

(dist100) missing required fields: sealed

• systems[32].hvacducting.leakage_test_metho

d: Value is required.

• systems[32].hvacducting.sealed: Value is

required.

• systems[33].hvacducting.: Recommended

system (dist100_192) missing required fields: sealed

• systems[33].hvacducting.leakage_test_metho

d: Value is required.

• systems[33].hvacducting.sealed: Value is

required.

Diagnosing Portal Errors

• We recommend using the NEW BUILDING WIZARD for

nearly all of your single family models

• Attic Surface Insulation:
• NYSERDA portal requires modeling different attic surfaces

(different insulation values) in a different improvement.

• Multiple Improvements can still be combined in a package
• Frame Floors:
• NYSERDA guidelines reject file uploads if a frame floor is

improved over a basement. Users cannot insulate a floor above a basement.

Other Items to Note

• All ACTIVE USERS get access to the latest software upgrades

as they are released for FREE

• Active users qualify for customer support, software upgrades, and

transferring TREAT to a new computer.

• TREAT Licenses are priced to own: no additional per model

fees!

• Keep your license active for $200 per year OR $495 if your

license has been expired for 2 years or more

• Check your license status here
• Contact Nate Asbeil at nasbeil@psdconsulting.com for more

info

Staying Current

• NYSERDA guidance document can be found on the

PSD website at: http://psdconsulting.com/software/treat/treat-hpxml- programs/

• HPXML 2.1 modeling guide available from site above!
• TREAT Support
• Log a help ticket!
• Call 607-793-7369
• Portal Feedback

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