v2023.05.0 to v2024.09.0 ######################## What's New ========== This release represent some major improvements to the HPXML translator. This changelog will cover the major issues, but more detail can be found in the documentation. We have tried to maintain backwards compatibility for existing users, but some small changes may be necessary. The best way is to try some HPXML files and see what errors come back. Here are some of the highlights of what is new: HPXML v4 -------- The translator now accepts HPXML v4 alone with v3.x and v2.3. Multifamily and Manufactured Housing ------------------------------------ This release supports multifamily and manufactured homes in Home Energy Score. While some features for these new housing types are available in HPXML v3, most will required updating to HPXML v4. About ----- - ``NumberofUnitsInBuilding`` is required for multifamily units. - ``Address2`` is required for multifamily units. Envelope -------- - Assembly R-values can be used in for :ref:`foundation walls `. - More complex wall adjacent to relationships can be accounted for in townhouses. - Walls can be adjacent to other units or some common spaces. Interior wall assemblies are translated in those cases. - Foundations can now be belly and wing (for manufactured homes) or another unit (for multifamily). - Steel frame walls HVAC ---- - Supports SEER2/HSPF2/CEER2 for HVAC equipment. - Ducts can be in the manufactured home belly. Hot Water --------- - Supports UEF and EF with preference for UEF.