In this Issue

• New Rhvac Update 10.2

• Rhvac can link to Ekotrope using an exported .ENB data file

• Elite Software YouTube Channel
  

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The Elite Software Windows based Rhvac program for ACCA Manual J, D, and S HVAC calculations is Elite's best selling program. A standard feature built into Rhvac for many years has been the ability to create a project data file for the Florida based EnergyGauge (EG) software. The EG software has been state funded and has been used for Home Energy Ratings (HERS) and for Florida state energy compliance reports for a number of years. Funding from the state of Florida has now ended, but EG has found a buyer and is in the process of transitioning. A number of independent vendors such as Ekotrope (www.ekotrope.com) have long competed with EG and will continue to do so.

Elite Software recommends Ekotrope, and encourages you to explore the File/Export EnergyGauge/Ekotrope selection in Rhvac 10.2. This selection creates an .ENB data file that can be read by the Ekotrope software, such that you do not have to reenter your building data into Ekotrope if you have already entered it into Rhvac 10.2.

Be sure to download the Rhvac 10.2 update, as special modifications were made in 10.2 to better link with Ekotrope. Note also that Rhvac 10.2 adds the new ACCA Design Review Form RPER 2.0 report. This report is often requested by inspectors around the country, so the ability to automatically generate it from any Rhvac 10 project file is a nice bonus.

Be sure to check our web site at www.elitesoft.com for even more info. Many programs have received free downloadable updates. Go here to see if there are updates relevant to your software. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 800-648-9523 or 979-690-9420, or send email to info@elitesoft.com.

Sincerely,

Bill Smith
President, Elite Software

HERS Reference Home Summary Report

National Comfort Institute recommends Elite Software for High Performance Contractors