Notice to Simulators

EE4 CBIP Version 1.50 now available.

• New EE4 Modelling Guide, Version 3.0 (Procedures for modelling buildings to MNECB and CBIP)
• New features and bug fixes in this release.

Outdoor Air Rule for Building Take-Off

Download the Outdoor Air Calculation Spreadsheet (.xls format)

About EE4

This EE4 web site offers extensive information on the EE4 software and its use for modelling building energy performance for compliance with the Model National Energy Code for Buildings 1997 and the Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) of the Office of Energy Efficiency/NRCan.

Basic EE4 Information

• 2 versions of the EE4 software: the Model National Energy Code for Buildings version, and the Commercial Building Incentive Program version. Free download of EE4 CBIP Version 1.50.
• Download the User's Guide, Version 1.30 for the MNECB version and the CBIP version.

Using EE4 for a CBIP submission

• Basic rules about CBIP building take-off using EE4.
• Detailed guidelines on how to model buildings in accordance with MNECB and CBIP requirements. Free download of the EE4 Modelling Guide, Version 3.0 (Procedures for modelling buildings to MNECB and CBIP).
• Submission guidelines to CBIP: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/newbuildings/apply-soumettre/index_e.cfm

For other information on the EE4 software, contact ee4@nrcan.gc.ca.