Energy Toolbox Dealer Info Sheet

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Solar Control, Safety and Security Window Films: Tech Bulletin
Energy Toolbox
Energy Toolbox designed to quantify
energy savings
Solar Gard® window film provides one of the top energy-saving
solutions for building retrofit. Once the window film has been
installed, energy use and the associated costs decrease and
interiors become more comfortable. Energy rebates and tax
credits can provide immediate savings, while energy savings
and comfort benefits go on for years to come.
Now Solar Gard offers an Energy Toolbox to help quantify the
energy-saving and comfort aspects of window film.
Energy modeling
Commercial property owners and managers will often request
evidence of energy and cost savings before investing in solar
control or Low-e window film. Solar Gard offers a suite of
sophisticated energy modeling software tools that simulate
projected energy and financial savings due to window film
installation. Decision makers can receive a custom energy
analysis report which includes information on energy savings,
financial savings, carbon footprint reduction, simple payback,
and multiple other benefits of window film.
Energy modeling can be time consuming and costly, requiring
specialized software and trained analysts. That’s why Solar
Gard Technical Services has developed a comprehensive
Energy Toolbox and will help you create a custom strategy to
quantify the benefits of window film and prove the value of the
investment to your clients.
D ea l e r
Toolbox software
To perform energy analysis on a variety of structures from
residences to large complex projects, Solar Gard Technical
Services has put together a suite of energy modeling tools that
range from quick and simple estimates for a residential client to
detailed whole building energy analysis for architects and
building engineers.
The Energy Savings Calculator is a proprietary residential and
small commercial building tool for consumers on the Solar Gard
website. It outputs a pdf report that contains local dealer contact
information and can be emailed to the consumer.
CAPSHOT™ is a proprietary energy modeling tool designed
by Technical Services that uses hourly thermal stresses on the
windows (temperature and radiation) to calculate the cooling
and heating load. CAPSHOT provides a balance between
speed and accuracy allowing a report nearly as accurate as a
whole building simulation to be shared with a customer in a
fraction of the time.
EFILM was developed for the manufacturer members of the
IWFA, and runs on the EnergyPlus simulation engine. Since the
manufacturer members of the IWFA have access to this software
reports generated by it can be found in the field.
CAPSOL™ is a proprietary whole commercial building
thermal simulation tool exclusive to Solar Gard. CAPSOL is
a sophisticated program that outputs detailed temperature
and energy data. CAPSOL uses reliable, industry approved
standards for all calculations, including DOE-2 and ASHRAE
90.1 calculation procedures.
Toolbox support
The Solar Gard Technical Services team provides several
supporting resources including:
• Technical services energy consulting, especially for
large commercial opportunities
• Up to date information on energy and window film
standards and legislation, such as:
-Tax rebate programs
-Utility rebates and incentives
-LEED and EnergyStar certifications
Toolbox process
On the Orlando Radisson, Solar Gard window film rejects up to 75% of
the sun’s total solar energy, while blocking almost 100% of ultraviolet
light. Approximately 70,000 square feet of Solar Gard Stainless Steel 10
was installed for its progressive performance qualities. In addition to the
20% reduction in energy usage, there were many other valuable benefits
from the installation, such as reduced heat, glare and increased protection
against fading of the furnishings inside the hotel.
To get started, you should download the Fenestration Energy
Analysis Form (FEA) from the Dealer’s Corner on the Solar
Gard website (www.solargard.com/dealers) and complete the
required information about the project.
If you’re a bit overwhelmed by the whole process, reach out to
your Solar Gard sales representative.
Solar Gard® Energy MODELING SOFTWARE Comparison 2014
C apshot
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CAPS OL
Web Calculator
S o l ar Gard Te c h . S e r v i c e
Ta r get u ser
X
X
X
US On ly
S o l ar Gard S a l e s
*
*
US On ly
US On ly * *
US On ly
Distributors/Dealers
Co n s u m e r s / E n d U s e r s
US On ly
* C on t a c t y ou r re gi on a l s a l e s ma n a ge r for e n e rgy a n a l ys i s
* * S o f t wa re a v a ila b le t o S ola r G a rd Elit e d is tri bu tors a n d de a l e rs , con ta ct you r a rch i te ctu ra l s a l e s ma n a ge r for de ta i l s
C apshot
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CAPS OL
Web Calculator
Access
User expe r ie n ce
O ff l in e
Offlin e
Offlin e
In t e r n e t
Time
15 min .
2 hrs. *
2 days + *
5 min
R e l at i v e a c c u r a c y
M e d iu m
Hig h
Hig h
L ow
* F e n e s t r a t ion En e rg y A n a ly s is (F E A ) form s u bmi tta l to Te ch n i ca l S e rvi ce s grou p i s re qu i re d
C apshot
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CAPS OL
Residential
N
N
N
Y
S m a l l C o m m e rc i a l
Y
Y
N
ma x 20, 000ft 2
L a rg e C o m m e rc i a l
Y
Y
Y
N
C apshot
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CAPS OL
Web Calculator
Y
Y
Y
Y
n /a
Y
Y
N
Ta r get segme n t
Ke y i np u ts
L o c a t i o n (c o u n t r y , s t a t e , c i t y )
Custom building shape
O c c u p a n t s / f re e h e a t
Web Calculator
Y
Y
Y
N
R a d i a t ion
T MY2
T MY2
T MY2
W i n d o w are a
Y
Y
Y
Y
Window shading
N
Y
Y
N
We a t h e r f i le t y p e
F l o o r a re a
n /a
Y
Y
Y
F l o o r a re a l i m i t
n /a
u n lim it e d
u n lim it e d
m a x 20, 000ft 2
Mu l t i p l e f l oo r s u p p o r t
Y
Y
Y
N
Electric cost
Y
Y
Y
N
Gas c o s t
Y
Y
Y
N
H VA C e ff i c i e n c y
Y
Y
Y
N
C apshot
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CAPS OL
Web Calculator
E n e rg y u s e - C o o l i n g
K e y o u tp u ts
Y
Y
Y
Y
E n e rg y u s e - H e a t i n g
Y
Y
Y
Y
Dollars saved (simple payback)
Y
Y
Y
Dollars Saved Only
Gre e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n
Y
Y
Y
Y
P e a k l o a d re d u c t i o n
N
Y
N
N
Te m p e r a t u re re d u c t i o n ( c o m f o r t )
N
N
Y
Y
Gl are re d u c t i o n
N
N
Y
N
F ad e re d u c t i o n
N
N
Y
Y
G l as s t e m p e r a t u re
N
N
Y
N
C apshot
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CAPS OL
Web Calculator
manual
Y
manual
Y
English, Swedish, French
English Only
English, Swedish, French
English
Repo rt fo r mats ( Wi n d ows P C )
Adobe PDF
Web
Languages
Y
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