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DOE-2

Building Energy Use and Cost Analysis Tool




The Industry Standard...
DOE-2 is a widely used and accepted freeware building energy analysis program that can predict the energy use and cost for all types of buildings. DOE-2 uses a description of the building layout, constructions, usage, conditioning systems (lighting, HVAC, etc.) and utility rates provided by the user, along with weather data, to perform an hourly simulation of the building and to estimate utility bills.

Proven Through Thirty Years of Development and Support…

For over two decades we have been developing and supporting DOE-2; this has lead to a very capable and feature rich product.  Over its lifetime several versions of DOE-2 have been developed and released to the public; we currently offer you our “latest and greatest” version, DOE-2.2, as well as continue to make available a “legacy” version, DOE-2.1E.  We suggest you use either DOE-2.2, DOE-2.3 or, even better, eQUEST which is our flagship DOE-2.2 and DOE-2.3 based interactive building energy use analysis product.

 

DOE-2.3 - The latest DOE-2 building energy simulation and cost calculation engine is DOE-2.3.  You can download a "release candidate" version of DOE-2.3 and its complete documentation from the DOE-2.3 download area, but you must complete a DOE-2.3 license agreement and scan/email, mail or fax it to us and we will then send you a password for the program zip archive; email and US mail address and fax number are on license.

 

DOE-2.2 - The current primary DOE-2 building energy simulation and cost calculation engine is DOE-2.2.  You can review an Overview of DOE-2.2 and learn about Converting DOE-2.1E input files to DOE-2.2.  You can download DOE-2.2 and its complete documentation from the DOE-2.2 download area, but you must complete a DOE-2.2 license agreement and scan/email, mail or fax it to us and we will then send you a password for the program zip archive; email and US mail address and fax number are on license.

D2comply - The new DOE-2.2 based California Title 24 compliance engine. D2comply 3.6 was approved by the California Energy Commission as a 2005 Title 24 non-Residential ACM in April 2007.  This is the component used by eQUEST version 3.6 to perform Title 24 compliance analysis; third party developers can use this package to build additional certified tools.  For full standard DOE-2.2 use you should obtain a standard release version of DOE-2.2 as mentioned above.

DOE-2.1E - Versions of the older DOE-2.1E and its complete documentation set can be downloaded from the DOE-2.1E download area, but you must complete a DOE-2.1E license agreement and scan/email, mail or fax it to us, and we will then send you a password for the program zip archive; email and US mail address and fax number are on license.

DOE-2 on CD - To obtain a DOE-2 CD, with program versions, documentation and weather data, mail the appropriate license(s) to us with a payment of $55US (add $5US for Canada, $10US outside North America.) US mail address to send your license(s) and payment is found on the DOE-2 license agreement.

The latest Breakthrough in DOE-2 Building Energy Use Modeling is here…

eQUEST = enhanced DOE-2.2 + Wizards + Graphics
eQUEST is a sophisticated, yet easy to use, freeware building energy use analysis tool which provides professional-level results with an affordable level of effort.  eQUEST was designed to allow you to perform detailed comparative analysis of building designs and technologies by applying sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques but without requiring extensive experience in the "art" of building performance modeling.  This is accomplished by combining schematic and design development building model creation wizards, an energy efficiency measure (EEM) wizard and a graphical results display module with an enhanced DOE-2-derived building energy use simulation program.  You can review the eQUEST Overview to get a more complete summary of the features and capabilities of this excellent program.

You can review more information about eQUEST including download of program and documentation, or directly download the eQUEST Tutorial. You can also view the eQUEST download area to see recent versions of the program, documentation and updates. 
 

DOE-2 Version Downloads:

NEW DOE-2.3  (release candidate of latest technology simulation engine)

Release Candidate (Version 50e) of DOE-2.3

Download a DOE-2.3 version 50e (new 7/08/2017) for Microsoft Windows (best with Windows 10/8/1/8/7/XP.(size: ~40.7 MB)

This archive contains the current release candidate of DOE-2.3.  DOE-2.3 is termed a release candidate as we do not yet consider DOE-2.3 a full replacement for DOE-2.2 but expect that will happen eventually. Some DOE-2.2 features are not yet available in DOE-2.3, however DOE-2.3 has a more robust HVAC equipment modeling and simulation alogorithm and solution approach.

DOE-2.3 is one of the simulation "engines" used in eQUEST.

Here are the installation and execution instructions.

Here is the cummulative fixed bug list for version 50e.

The matching DOE-2.3 Manuals for version 50e:
Dictionary (Volume2)
Topics (Volume 3)

Libraries (Volume 4)
New Features (Volume 6)

DOE-2.2 (our current general release production product)

Newest Series (Version 48) Release of DOE-2.2

Download a DOE-2.2 version 48z and DOE-2.2R version 52n (new 7/08/2017) for Microsoft Windows (best with Windows 8/7/XP.) (size: ~44.7 MB)

Download a DOE-2.2 version 48y and DOE-2.2R version 52m (3/14/2016 for IRS filings as noted below)  for Microsoft Windows (best with Windows 8/7/XP.) (size: ~44.7 MB)

This archive contains the Standard and Refrigeration DOE-2.2 releases (installed into directories named with version number to facilitate installing multiple releases into the same directory structure). Enhancements over previous versions are detailed in the matching DOE-2 Manuals volumes.

NEW: DOE-2 is Qualified Software for Calculating Commercial Building Tax Deductions first enacted under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), later extended by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and most recently extended and modified by the PATH Act of 2015. DOE-2.2-48y is qualified, effective 19 October 2016, for buildings placed into service on or after to January 1, 2016; DOE-2.2-047d is qualified, effective 9 September 2009, for buildings placed into service prior to January 1, 2016. The requirements for software to be qualified for use in these deductions were first covered by IRS Notice 2006-52 and then amplified by IRS IRB 2008-14 and again clarified by IRS IRB 2012-17 with further guidelines provided by DOE and added DOE guidelines for buuildings placed in service in 2016 and later.  The submission packages, including ASHRAE Standard 140 testing, can be found here.

Here are the installation and execution instructions.

Here is the cummulative fixed bug list for version 48z.

Here is the cummulative fixed bug list for refrigeration version 52n.

The matching DOE-2.2 Manuals:
Dictionary (Volume 2)
Refrigeration Dictionary (Volume 2r)
Topics (Volume 3)
Libraries (Volume 4)

Compliance (Volume 5)
New Features (Volume 6)

Older Manuals (not regularly updated)
Basics (Volume 1)

Previous Series (Version 47) Release of DOE-2.2

Download a DOE-2.2 version 47d (6/15/2009) for Microsoft Windows (best with XP but works for 95/98/ME/NT/2000.) This archive contains the standard DOE-2.2 release only. Enhancements over previous versions are detailed in the matching DOE-2 Manuals volumes. Here are the installation and execution instructions. The matching DOE-2.2 Manuals to use this version are new also: Dictionary (volume 2), Libraries (volume 4) and New Features (volume 6) and here is the cummulative fixed bug list for version 47d (size: ~10.7 MB) 

NEW: Effective 30 September 2009, DOE-2.2 is Qualified Software (DOE-2.2-047dfor Calculating Commercial Building Tax Deductions first enacted under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) and later extended by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The requirements for software to be qualified for use in these deductions were first covered by IRS Notice 2006-52 and then amplified by IRS IRB 2008-14 with further guidelines provided by DOE.  The submission packages, including ASHRAE Standard 140 testing, can be found here.

Download the DOE-2.2 refrigeration only version 50a for Window (best with XP but works for 95/98/ME/NT/2000.) This archive contains only the refrigeration DOE-2.2 release; this version is designed to model buildings using engineered refrigeration systems not conventional commercial building HVAC systems. This version is used to model Supermarkets, “big box” grocery stores, refrigerated warehouses, and industrial facilities with processing cooling equipment; most of the conventional HVAC systems found in the standard version of DOE-2.2 are not included in this version.  This archive includes a simple Windows executable, winDOE2, to run DOE-2 in its DLL format (same DLL’s used by the eQUEST refrigeration version) as well as the “DOS box” (.exe) batch version. The archive also contains readable program source (for BDL, simulation components, as well as support programs and data bases) and developer’s libraries (allowing third party developers to incorporate DOE-2.2 into their applications.) You will also need the DOE-2.2 Manuals and especially the refrigeration addendum to Volume 2, to use this program effectively. (posting date: 7/22/2008, ~7.9 MB) 

DOE-2.2 California 2005 Title 24 Building Energy Code Compliance Product (no interface – just DOE-2, 2005 Title 24): Download a complete D2comply 3.6 installationThe DOE-2.2 based California 2005 Title 24 “compliance only” engine. D2comply 3.6 IS approved by the California Energy Commission as a 2005 Title 24 non-Residential ACM; it was submitted in August 2006 to the CEC for certification and approved at the 11 April 2007 CEC business meeting.  This is the DOE-2.2 component contained within eQUEST 3.6 to perform Title 24 compliance analysis; third party developers can use this package to build additional certified tools. Download D2comply for compliance only analysis; for full standard DOE-2.2 use you should obtain a standard release version of DOE-2.2 above NOT this version. D2comply accepts any valid DOE-2.2 BDL file that includes all required compliance information (see Volume 5: Compliance Analysis) and performs Title 24 compliance analysis. If you have eQUEST 3.6 you do not need D2comply. Check the CEC approved program list to see all approved software. (posting date: 3/9/2007, ~11 MB) 

NEW: On 23 December 2009 eQUEST 3.64 and D2comply 3.64 were submitted to the California Energy Commission for approval as 2008 Title 24 non-residential ACMs. These versions will be released once the CEC has reviewed the application and determined if modifications are required for approval.

Archive Releases of DOE-2.2

Download a DOE-2.2 version 46a (12/09/2008) or version 46 for Window (best with XP but works for 95/98/ME/NT/2000.) This archive contains the standard DOE-2.2 release only; includes all items as in the 44d3 release archive, just using the current 46 version which includes many enhancements detailed in the matching DOE-2 Manuals volumes. Here are the installation and execution instructions. The matching DOE-2.2 Manuals to use this version are new also: Dictionary (volume 2), Libraries (volume 4) and New Features (volume 6) and here is the cummulative fixed bug list for version 46 (Version DOE-2.2-46/46a posting date: 12/03-09/2008, ~10.7 MB) 

DOE-2.2 California 2001 Title 24 Certified Building Energy Code Compliance Product (no interface – just DOE-2, 2001 Title 24): D2comply 3.55 - The new DOE-2.2 based California Title 24 “compliance only” engine.  This is the DOE-2.2 component, contained within eQUEST 3.55, to perform Title 24 compliance analysis; once certified third party developers can use this package to build additional certified tools. Download D2comply 3.55 for compliance only analysis; for full standard DOE-2.2 use you should obtain a standard release version of DOE-2.2 as mentioned above. D2comply accepts any valid DOE-2.2 BDL file that includes all required compliance information (see DOE-2.2 Manual Volume 5) and performs Title 24 compliance analysis. If you have eQUEST 3.55 (or beyond) you do not need this program. (posting date: 4/20/2005, ~9.6 MB)

View the DOE-2.2 download area check this area for other items of interest or to directly access the DOE-2.2 files from a directory listing.

DOE-2.2 Documentation files:

DOE-2.2 Updates and Bug Fixe Details (This is a list of details of program changes. See Volume 6 below for new features);

44d3: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-044d3.pdf
45k: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-045k.pdf
45l: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-045l.pdf
45m: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-045m.pdf
46: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-046.pdf
47: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-047.pdf
47a: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-047a.pdf
47b: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-047b.pdf
47c: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-047c.pdf
47d: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-047d.pdf
48l: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-048L.pdf
48r: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-048r.pdf
48y: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/Bugfixes-048y.pdf

 
Volume 1: DOE-2.2 Basics Manual (an introduction to using DOE-2.2);

http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol1-Basics.pdf

 
Volume 2: DOE-2.2 Language Dictionary (complete description of BDL Language):

44d3: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2-Dictionary.pdf
45k: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2-Dictionary_45k.pdf 
46: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2-Dictionary_46.pdf 
47: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2-Dictionary_47.pdf 
47b: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2-Dictionary_47b.pdf
48l: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2-Dictionary_48L.pdf
48r: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2-Dictionary_48r.pdf

Volume 2r: DOE-2.2 Refrigeration Equipment Language Dictionary (description refrigeration equipment BDL Language):

52d and earlierhttp://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2r-DictionaryRefrigeration.pdf
52hhttp://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol2r-DictionaryRefrigeration_52h.pdf

 Volume 3: DOE-2.2 Topics Manual (topical discussion on major modeling features): 

47: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol3-Topics.pdf  (updated 3/07/2009)

48y: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol3-Topics.pdf  (updated 3/14/2017)

 Volume 4: DOE-2.2 Libraries Manual (describes the contents of standard DOE-2.2 libraries such as glazings, materials, schedules, etc.):

44d3: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol4-Libraries.pdf
44e4: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol4-Libraries_44e2.pdf  
47: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol4-Libraries_47.pdf
48y: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol4-Libraries_48y.pdf

 Volume 5: Compliance Analysis (describes the DOE-2 inputs that are related to California Title 24 Building Energy Code Compliance):

48L and earlierhttp://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol5-ComplianceAnalysis.pdf

 Volume 6: DOE-2.2 New Features (describes the new features in DOE-2.2 that were added since the last major release - since version 40):

44d3: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol6-NewFeatures.pdf
45khttp://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol6-NewFeatures_45k.pdf
46http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol6-NewFeatures_46.pdf
47http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol6-NewFeatures_47.pdf 
47b: http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol6-NewFeatures_47b.pdf
48rhttp://doe2.com/Download/DOE-22/DOE22Vol6-NewFeatures_48r.pdf

 
DOE-2.2 Reports and Modeling Quality Control Concepts

(The DOE-2.2 Reports-and-QC Download is a ZIP archive that contains a set of three documents in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF) and example eQUEST/DOE-2.2 input and DOE-2.2 simulation results output; the documents provide an explanation of the detailed DOE-2.2 output text results file.):

http://doe2.com/Download/equest/DOE22Reports-and-QC_2001-06-07.zip

 DOE-2.1A Engineers Manual (theory and algorithms of calculation for the original DOE-2 program - out-of-date but most of the concepts are still used in DOE-2.2 - LOADS calculation is very similar, air-side HVAC is similar but improved, water-side HVAC is completely new but has some similar approaches):

http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-21E/DOE-2EngineersManualVersion2.1A.pdf

 

Note:  The DOE-2.2 Manuals are in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF.) These documents (as with other documentation files for DOE-2 and eQUEST) use PDF version 1.5 (Acrobat or Acrobat Reader version 6) and may not be opened with versions earlier than Acrobat 5; to update your Acrobat Reader go to the adobe site for the free download .  These manuals contain details of the DOE-2.2 Building Description Language (BDL) created and displayed by the eQUEST user interface as well as the descriptions of all DOE-2.2 output reporting capabilities. These documents are the basis of the eQUEST on-line help system but contain a more complete and up-to-date description of the details of the DOE-2.2 version within the current release of eQUEST.

DOE-2.1E Version 2 (legacy releases) Downloads:

Download a complete DOE-2.1E version 136 for Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. This archive contains the “DOS box” (.exe) batch version of DOE-2.1E; this version is a legacy version that includes the last set of features we added into DOE-2.1E before switching all development to DOE-2.2 in the mid-1990’s. The archive also contains readable program source (for BDL, simulation components, as well as support programs and data bases.) You will also need the DOE-2.1E Manuals to use this program effectively and here are the installation and execution instructions. (posting date: 11/04/2003, ~3.8 MB)

Download a complete DOE-2.1E version 96 for Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. This archive contains the “DOS box” (.exe) batch version of DOE-2.1E first released late 1993; this version is an old legacy version that reflects the version that the USDOE distributes. The archive also contains readable program source (for BDL, simulation components, as well as support programs and data bases.) You will also need the DOE-2.1E Manuals to use this program effectively. (posting date: 11/04/2003, ~3.6 MB)

View the DOE-2.1E download area check this area for other items of interest or to directly access the DOE-2.1E files from a directory listing.

DOE-2.1E Documentation files:

 DOE-2.1E Basics Manual (an introduction to using DOE-2.1E);

http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-21E/DOE-2BasicsVersion21E.pdf

 DOE-2.1A Reference Manual (description of DOE-2.1E BDL Language):

http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-21E/DOE-2ReferenceManualVersion2.1A.pdf

 DOE-2.1E Supplement (describes the features in DOE-2.1E that were added or changed since the 2.1A Reference Manual was published):

http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-21E/DOE-2SupplementVersion21E.pdf

 DOE-2.1E BDL Summary (Summary of BDL language elements): 

http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-21E/DOE-2BDLSummaryVersion21E.pdf

 DOE-2.1A Engineers Manual (theory and algorithms of calculation for the original DOE-2.1A program - out-of-date but most of the concepts are still used in DOE-2.1E - LOADS calculation is very similar, air-side and water-side HVAC are similar but improved):

http://doe2.com/Download/DOE-21E/DOE-2EngineersManualVersion2.1A.pdf

DOE-2 derivative works, source and distribution licensing:

We provide complete licensing for DOE-2 (2.2 and 2.1E) source and executables.  These licenses can be purchased to allow the development and distribution of new applications based upon eQUEST and/or DOE-2.  Licenses are available for development and distribution of both single user PC’s as well as for network server based products.  You can click on these links to download and view samples of the eQUEST derivative works, source and distribution licenses for desktop PC’s and/or desktop PC's and network servers.

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