New Model

Create a New EnergyPlus Model

Create a new building energy model based on: $ARGUMENTS

Steps

1. Gather requirements — Ask about (if not provided):

   • Building type (office, residential, retail, school, etc.)
   • Location (city/country for weather data)
   • Approximate floor area and number of stories
   • Key systems (HVAC type, lighting, etc.)

2. Weather data — Use search_weather_stations to find the closest weather station, then download_weather_file to get EPW + DDY files

3. Create model — Use new_model (defaults to latest EnergyPlus version). This seeds Version, Building, SimulationControl, and GlobalGeometryRules automatically.

4. Build the model using batch_add_objects for efficiency. Add in this order:

   • Schedules: ScheduleTypeLimits and Schedule:Compact for occupancy, lighting, equipment, HVAC