Software
FRESA 2.5.5 Software (self-extracting executable for PCs only)
Important Notice to Users
FRESA Manual (PDF 1.8 MB, 63 pp)
Updated August 2000
The Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant (FRESA) Version 2.5 allows energy auditors in the DOE SAVEnergy Program to quickly evaluate renewable energy opportunities and energy systems options for possible inclusion in a facility's energy program. The program is a supplement to the energy and water conservation audits that will be completed for all Federal buildings and will flag renewable energy opportunities by facilitating the evaluation and ranking process.
FRESA processes building and facility data to indicate opportunities for renewable energy applications in Federal facilities and buildings. The purpose is to focus feasibility study efforts on those applications most likely to prove cost effective. FRESA provides uniform assumptions in the form of database weather and technology/energy cost parameters. FRESA generates reports consistent with the DOE/FEMP SAVEnergy Audit format.
This version of FRESA can screen facilities for the following renewable energy systems:
| Daylighting Controls Infiltration Control Daylighting Apertures Active Solar Cooling Multiple Glazings Window Shading Alternatives Utilization of Wind Energy Utilization of Water Power Solar Thermal Electric |
Solar Swimming Pools Ground Coupled Heat Pumps Active Solar Space Heating Solar Hot Water Photovoltaic Applications Solar Ventilation Reheat Conversion to Biomass Conversion to Refuse |
NEW! FRESA User List
For e-mail information and updates on the newest version of FRESA, the Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant software tool, join the FRESA User List. Just send an e-mail message with "Subscribe FRESA user list" in the "Subject" line to alicen_kandt@nrel.gov (to unsubscribe, type "unsubscribe FRESA user list" in the subject line of your message).
Important Notice to Users
Significant changes have been made to the programming core of FRESA in version 2.5. Please note that FRESA version 2.5 cannot import files from previous versions. You will need to re-enter the information into FRESA 2.5 as if creating a new facility or building. If you have been using a previous version of FRESA, it is recommended that you keep that version installed on your computer so that you can view and analyze older files as needed.