weather model

The weather model for a building is a mathematical model which describes and predicts the consumption or demand in response to weather conditions in a given time period. Monthly consumption and demand are taken directly from billing data. Monthly degree day data must be calculated from daily average temperatures vs. the appropriate balance point for the building. The balance points can be pre-assigned administratively or automatically estimated by the software. The software calculates this data based on weather data gotten from the building's assigned weather station.

The weather model requires weather data for at least one full year so that all seasonal fluctuations are accounted for.