| Date |
Issue |
Description |
2013/05/10
|
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Bug fixes: 4594, 4645, 2046
|
2013/05/09
|
4705 |
New feature: changed hespro "Learn" tab to "Community"
|
| 2013/04/25 |
4706 |
Updated auto-scaling function to use new AWS api.
|
2013/03/25
|
2515 |
New feature (2515): added redirects for www.homeenergypros.lbl.gov (redirect to homeenergypros.lbl.gov) and www.homeenergyscore.lbl.gov (redirect to homeenergyscore.lbl.gov) |
| 2013/03/18 |
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New feature: (4691) new content for the "learn" page, using new Ning network, changed the tab name to "community" also (4701), changed url to remove "consumer" sub-domain thus: hes.lbl.gov/community. |
| 2013/01/24 |
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Bug fixes: 4592, Resolved multiple issues with "Existing House Configuration" table.
|
| |
3049 |
Resolved issue in which the carbon map functions were accessible by non-lbl users.
|
2013/01/22
|
4539
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Infrastructure: upgraded sever operating systems
|
2013/01/19
|
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Bug fix: 4609
|
| 2013/01/15 |
1356 |
Resolved issue in which the carbon map showed an implausible number of very high emitting homes in the 200xx zip codes. |
2012/12/17
|
4586
|
Resolved issue in which zip code 65203 was assigned to the wrong weather city.
|
2012/11/29
|
4544 |
Resolved issue in which the variable corresponding to "is an adult at home on weekdays" was not set correctly, but remained at the default value.
|
| |
4550
|
Scoring tool import function now allows alphanumeric qualified assessor ids.
|
| |
4562
|
Resolved issue in which the GUI was improperly rendered by the Chrome Browser v. 23 and up. |
2012/11/08
|
4513
|
Resolved issue the prevented the pro/con import of scoring tool sessions from working correctly.
|
2012/10/18
|
3201
|
Moved consumer production GUI to new API key
|
| 2012/09/16 |
3162 |
Updated a broken link to EPA's IAQ guide website on the HES Learn/Readings page. |
| |
3166 |
HESpro Learn tab changed to Community, and now links to the Home Energy Pros social network
|
| |
3124 |
Efficiency inputs for heating, cooling and water heating no longer displayed when year of purchase is entered.
|
| |
3183 |
Both radio buttons for bottled water and instant hot water now displayed. |
| 2012/09/03 |
3125 |
Resolved issue in which setting heating efficiency to zero caused validation error. |
| |
3050
|
Revised the API usage monitoring by removing the methods from 3scale application plans |
| |
3091 |
Updated upgrades data to NREL's Efficiency Measures Cost DB v. 2 |
| |
3021 |
Added feature; ability to over-ride 3scale authentication. |
| 2012/08/10 |
3113 |
Added ability to import Home Energy Scoring tool sessions
|
| |
3149 |
Resolved issues where the Scoring Tool import link on HES pro was malformed |
2012/08/09
|
2990
|
Resolved issue in which the "additional cost" estimates were different on upgrade summary vs. detailed.
|
| |
3126 |
Resolved issue in which error messages were displayed in all capitals.
|
| |
3137 |
Resolved issue in which the position of townhouse shaped homes was assigned incorrectly
|
| 2012/07/31 |
2453 |
Resolved issues with incorrect inputs for house shape |
| |
3043 |
Updated state energy price data. |
| |
3059 |
Updated the value of default freezer year to reflect 1/2 the average unit lifetime. |
| |
2932 |
Improved error reporting to reduce the frequency of "general" errors. |
| |
2836 |
Resolved issue where wrong font was displayed on the Carbon Map page |
| |
2065 |
Resolved issue in which back_s shaped house caused errors. |
| |
2338 |
Resolved issue in which forward_s shaped house caused errors. |
| 2012/07/30 |
2182 |
Improved interface so that when the purchase year is entered for equipment the efficiency input is not displayed. |
| |
3116 |
Resolved errors in help popups |
| |
3024 |
Fixed Sump pump calculations
|
| |
3025 |
Fixed Well pump calculations
|
| |
3127 |
Resolved issue where door U-factor of zero caused errors
|
| |
3128
|
Resolved issue where skylight U-factor of zero caused errors |
2012/07/06
|
2746
|
Purged ~1M phantom sessions from database.
|
2012/06/05
|
3031
|
Resolved issue where default value was retained when zero was entered for some clothes washer load types.
|
2012/06/04
|
2994
|
Resolved issue in which a few zip codes in Northern Va. were assigned incorrect weather cities.
|
2012/05/31
|
2712
|
Resolved issues in the calculations of energy and water use for clothes washers.
|
| |
2931
|
Resolved issue in which a "time out" popup was displayed even for other errors.
|
| |
3017 |
Fixed broken link related to Energy Star roofs on upgrades details page
|
2012/05/30
|
2681
|
Resolved issue in which estimate of emissions improvement was inconsistent with energy savings.
|
| |
2953
|
Resolved issue in which validation allowed both a Zip Code and session ID to be submitted at start page.
|
| |
2457
|
Updated range of efficiency levels for cooling, and fixed inconsistency between help text and validation.
|
2012/05/24
|
3010
|
Updated Scoring Tool DB weather_station_score_lu with Final National Launch Bin Sets
|
2012/05/22
|
2703
|
Resolved issue in which sessions in a few Zip codes in Alaska resulted in calculation errors.
|
| |
2987
|
Resolved issue where heating efficiency was not set correctly when system type changed in quick inputs.
|
2012/05/16
|
2989 |
Resolved issue in which lamp types were not returned by API or displayed on lighting detail page.
|
| |
2978 |
Fixed spelling error where existing home was indicated as "exiting" in API return
|
2012/04/28
|
3009
|
Updated DOE2 heating and cooling efficiency calculations.
|
2912/04/27
|
2930
|
Updated 3Scale keys.
|
2012/04/16
|
2882
|
Updated "systems efficiency value" tool tips for ground coupled heat pumps. |
| 2012/04/04 |
3006 |
Resolved issue in which a "stale" url in the wsdl was causing long load times.
|
2012/04/02
|
2967 |
Resolved issue in which U & SHGC incorrect when custom windows and "all sides the same" selected.
|
| 2012/04/02 |
2954 |
Resolved issue in which presence of dishwasher was set the same as clotheswasher.
|
|
2977 |
Resolved issue in which compare page formatting was incorrect when heating or cooling energy became zero. |
| 2012/03/07 |
2947 |
Resolved issue in which the appliance hot water energy use was not included in totals when the water heating fuel was either fuel oil or LPG. |
|
2982 |
Improved the modeling of major appliance internal gains. |
| 2012/03/02 |
2983 |
Improved the modeling of HVAC supply fan energy use. |
| 2012/02/22 |
2859 |
Resolved issue where custom windows got default values of zero for U and SHGC, which would cause a calculation error. |
|
2963 |
Resolved issue where some heating equipment types were incorrectly modeled as having a standing pilot light. |
| 2012/02/01 |
2784 |
Improved the performance of the Report Center and prevent error/time out messages included in saved PDF. |
| 2012/01/16 |
2915 |
Resolved issue in which efficiency for heating equipment was not set correctly from purchase year when using Quick Inputs. |
| 2011/12/23 |
1935 |
Fixed issue in which some Baltimore zip codes were getting the wrong weather assignment. |
|
2080 |
Fixed issue in which some valid zip codes were generating errors, due to ambiguity in weather city name. |
|
2194 |
Fixed issue in which some valid zip codes were generating errors, due to ambiguity in weather city name. |
|
2325 |
Fixed issue in which Alaska Zip codes were included in the Pacific region when assigning to climate zone. |
|
2472 |
Fixed issue in which the default weather assigned for some Denver zip codes was Cheyenne, WY. |
|
2484 |
Corrected weather assignments for several locations. |
| 2011/12/15 |
2543 |
Added missing weather files to the infiltration lookup table. |
| |
2858
|
Fixed issue where specifications for custom windows were not set correctly when all sides were the same.
|
|
2855 |
Fixed issue in how pool pump energy was sub-totaled, which had caused DOE2 failures. |
|
2877 |
Fixed display of help popups to eliminate horizontal scrolling. |
|
2898 |
Fixed issue in the validation of the wall area on the detailed_doors-windows page. |
| 2011/11/18 |
2760 |
Fixed text and layout problems on the "learn" pages pro and consumer. |
|
2665 |
Fixed alignment issue in display of Poll tool. |
| 2011/11/02 |
2829 |
Resolved issue in assignment of different-side windows to DOE-2. |
| 2011/09/28 |
2545 |
Made several improvements to presentation of user polls. |
|
1308* |
Added total count of homes mapped to carbon map. |
| 2011/09/20 |
2745 |
Added function so that if a session times out the user is notified of the session ID number. |
| 2011/09/16 |
2657 |
Pool pump energy moved to Large Appliances. |
|
2667 |
Added links to new feedback survey pages in Pro and Consumer. |
|
2741 |
Fixed database so that extra empty sessions are no longer created. |
| 2011/08/04 |
2470 |
Updated libraries and sample code for API's, new URL for accessing the sandbox environment. |
|
2471 |
Updated libraries and sample code for API's, new URL for accessing the sandbox environment. |
| 2011/07/20 |
2674 |
Default wall now R-3 |
|
2682 |
Neighboring house on left and right assumed for shading calculations |
|
2683 |
Default thermostat now 78/84 cooling, 68/60 heating |
|
2684 |
Default clothes washer loads now 1 warm/warm, 2 warm/cold, and 3 cold/cold per week |
|
2687 |
Increased DOE2 weather shielding class which will reduce local wind speeds |
|
2689 |
Conditioned basements now have thermostat setting 5 degrees lower than main living area for heating and 5 degrees higher for cooling |
|
2689 |
Operable window shading now applied only during summer |
|
2692 |
Updated climate zone dependent defaults (such as glazing, foundation, and fuels) based on the 2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) |
|
2693 |
Ceiling fans default to no |
|
2694 |
Default refrigerator now a 10-year-old large, top freezer auto-defrost |
|
2695 |
Reduced default clothes dryer energy use, and number of loads to 5 per week |
|
2696 |
Reduced default dishwasher water use to 8.2 gallons/cycle and number of loads to 3 per week |
|
2699 |
Default water heater energy factors now 0.59 for gas and 0.9 for electric |
|
2700 |
Lowered default water heater set point to 120 F |
|
2706 |
Increased inlet water temperatures by approximately 8 degrees |
|
2638 |
Added heavier lines to compare details page |
|
2678 |
Removed tool tip from "Providing more details will make your results more accurate" |
|
2686 |
Updated tankless water heater workaround text |
|
2716 |
Corrected GUI so that the fuel appropriate default water heater energy factor is loaded when the water heating fuels are changed. |
| 2011/06/02 |
2545 |
Display polls on home page again |
|
2551 |
Fixed data for DLP Rear Projection TV |
|
2583 |
Fixed error in duct efficiency calculation when duct location set to conditioned space and foundation type is unvented crawl space. |
|
2592 |
Removed extra page breaks in report center PDFs |
|
2605 |
Less than 0.5 foot overhangs now allowed |
|
2637 |
Fixed error when recalculating window upgrades |
|
2647 |
Fixed error when uploading images to the report center |
| 2011/05/24 |
2148 |
Fixed error when generating a report from an expired session |
|
2177 |
Added LPG and fuel oil savings to side bar |
|
2260 |
Corrected R-value help text |
|
2549 |
Fixed logo upload problem in Report Center |
|
2586 |
Fixed units issue on HES Pro Large
Appliance/Hot Water detail report |
|
2593 |
Added navigation buttons to top of all describe pages |
|
2617 |
Fixed error in default HVAC system efficiencies. |
| 2011/05/19 |
2485 |
Number of occupants no longer resets to defaults |
|
2494 |
Fixed problem when Raleigh NC selected as the Weather City |
|
2516 |
Fixed error that caused some lighting inputs to be set to zero or blank |
|
2574 |
Fixed error in floor insulation costs |
|
2628 |
Fixed descriptive text errors |
|
2631 |
Fixed descriptive text errors |
| 2011/05/13 |
|
Fixed miscellaneous menu and help issues
|
|
1993 |
R-27 Roof no longer causes a general error |
|
2624 |
Disabled tariff selection until remaining errors are resolved |
|
2626 |
Fixed tariff look-up that caused general error for some zip codes |
|
2633 |
Re-indexed database tables to improve calculation times |
| 2011/05/06 |
|
Fixed numerous broken links and typos
|
|
2099 |
Small appliance totals now correct when using detailed inputs |
|
2351 |
Small appliances now calculated correctly for more than one unit |
| 2011/04/29 |
491 |
Added upgrade results to monthly bills report |
|
2535 |
Fixed PDF creation time-out error in Report Center |
|
2538 |
Utility now initially selected when utility tariff check box first checked |
|
2552 |
Selecting Detailed Inputs and immediately calculating no longer causes an error. |
|
2557 |
Changes to Upgrade Choice & Description are now retained |
|
2621 |
Water heater energy factor no longer overrides user input value |
| 2011/04/08 |
|
DOE-2 input file templates published
|
| 2011/04/02 |
2468 |
Floor insulation level now works in Detailed Inputs |
| 2011/03/22 |
839 |
Corrected Auto Block Heater months of operation |
|
1498 |
Swimming pools feature reactivated |
|
1866 |
Corrected Latitude data for weather cities
|
2011/03/21
|
2489 |
Zip code 10001 now picks correct weather tape |
|
2517 |
Columbia SC zip codes now work |
|
2524 |
Fixed Report Center PDF generation error |
| 2011/03/14 |
2469 |
Fixed skylight and roof sheathing upgrade costs |
| 2011/03/09
|
2483 |
Infiltration upgrade now works when air leakage entered |
| 2011/02/22 |
|
Extensive expansion of on-line engineering documentation
|
|
1548 |
Fixed some water heating calculation errors that reported incorrect water use and incorrect Energy Star energy use |
|
2046 |
Report Center email now works |
|
2161 |
Now catches error due to thermostat times set to same hour |
|
2184 |
HES Pro Quick efficiency inputs now work correctly |
|
2175 |
Fixed error in halogen torchiere upgrade calculations |
|
2379 |
Electric baseboard and electric furnace now works in Southern California and Hawaii zip codes |
|
2383 |
Fixed lookup of 2011 equipment efficiencies |
| 2011/02/04 |
|
Added extensive documentation of the Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
|
| 2010/12/02 |
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Migrated all legacy sessions to the new HES system; Old sessions can now be retrieved and run in HES.
|
| 2010/12/02 |
2142 |
Fixed U-shaped house dimension check |
|
2161 |
Now check for thermostat periods with start times set to the same hour |
|
2171 |
Attic insulation now only upgraded for unconditioned attic |
|
2326 |
Selecting a local utility tariff no longer causes a general error |
|
2343 |
Fixed foundation & floor error check |
| 2010/10/16 |
2185 |
Default duct location now a function of foundation type |
|
2179 |
Removed duplicate floor input that was viewable in IE browser |
| 2010/10/02 |
2173 |
Can now select custom skylight U-value and SHGC |
|
2165 |
Default room air-conditioner operating hours now set correctly |
|
2125 |
Removed split-level house option due to multiple issues |
|
2120, 419 |
Now possible to change to alternate weather cities from set assigned to a given zip code |
|
2075 |
All HES data is now kept on Amazon RDS instances |
|
1822 |
Default equipment efficiencies now set using average age of equipment in Consumer Quick |
|
2172 |
Default equipment efficiencies now set using average age of equipment in Consumer Quick |
|
1556 |
resolved issue affecting savings estimate for infiltration upgrades |
|
1949 |
resolved issue affecting savings estimate for infiltration upgrades |
|
2163 |
Savings for infiltration upgrades now correct |
|
2055 |
Resolved issue causing Heat pump HSPF values based on year installed to be set incorrectly |
|
2157 |
Heat pump HSPF values based on year installed now set correctly |
|
2038 |
Compare, Describe, and Upgrade tabs no longer active on carbon map page with no session |
|
438 |
Water heater energy factor now works in Detailed Inputs |
| 2010/09/27 |
2140 |
|
| 2010/09/19 |
2156 |
Floor area input removed from Detailed forms to avoid over-specification |
|
2154 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2145 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2133 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2110 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2095 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2031 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2151 |
Updated conversion factor for "cars-off-the-road" calculation |
|
2122 |
Floor-area in Quick Inputs now used correctly |
|
2111 |
All values in reports now comma-delimited |
|
2075 |
Speed improvements (full runs now 10-12 seconds) |
|
2039 |
Units help added to results pages |
| 2010/09/05 |
2149 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2147 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2146 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2134 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2129 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2100 |
Enhancements to user interface |
|
2039 |
Help "tool tips" added to Recommendations tab |
|
2018 |
Structural Brick, Concrete Block, and Straw Bale wall constructions no longer throw errors |
|
1661 |
User-defined window properties now active as an alternative to picking predefined window systems |
|
1309 |
Added zip-code lookup utility to the Carbon Map histogram view |
| 2010/08/23 |
2128 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2126 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2109 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2105 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2104 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2103 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2101 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2097 |
Enhancement to user interface |
|
2124 |
Second and third refrigerators (if applicable) now properly ranked in the Upgrade Recommendations |
|
2121 |
Instances of city with most similar weather name incorrectly matched with weather tape have been fixed |
|
2120 |
Weather city entry (City with most similar climate) now works correctly |
|
2090 |
Corrected errors associated with washer, fridge, furnace, and water heater upgrades |
|
2043 |
Errors with Facebook login utility fixed |
|
1843 |
Case studies now properly saved; allowed length expanded to 10,000 characters |
| 2010/08/08 |
2087 |
Updated state utility prices and carbon emission factors |
|
2085 |
Numerous new and orphaned zip codes now working |
|
2054 |
Improved defaults when selecting room air conditioner |
|
2044 |
Cleaned up and improved formatting of "Home Configuration" report |
|
2030 |
Corrected issues with retention of changes in measure costs in Upgrades tab and user-defined inclusion/exclusions in the upgrade package |
|
1965 |
Furnace replacement costs for furnaces with specified capacity now calculated correctly |
|
1360 |
Corrected arithmetic and units errors on Upgrades report |
| 2010/07/31 |
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- Initial launch of API – BETA; All calculation functionality seen at http://hes.lbl.gov is supported
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