Tools

Energy Efficiency Through Innovative Tools

Developing and supporting innovative tools that advance energy analysis, building performance evaluation, and code compliance, with technology-driven solutions designed to support researchers, industry professionals, and organizations in improving energy efficiency and sustainability.

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The Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) develops technology-driven tools that help organizations evaluate building energy performance, meet energy compliance requirements, manage energy data, and support research initiatives. Our solutions are built to serve diverse stakeholders while advancing energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

From compliance calculators and data platforms to analytical and research applications, ESL tools provide reliable resources that help users make informed decisions and achieve measurable results.

Did You Know?

Many ESL tools are used by government agencies, utilities, researchers, and industry professionals to support energy programs and improve building performance throughout Texas.

Available Tools

Discover innovative tools developed by the Energy Systems Laboratory to support energy analysis, code compliance, building performance evaluation, data management, and research-driven decision making.

International Code Compliance Calculator (IC3)

The International Code Compliance Calculator is a performance-based residential energy code compliance tool. IC3 helps builders, designers, and energy professionals evaluate building energy performance and demonstrate compliance with IECC energy codes efficiently.

Continuous Commissioning® (CC®) Tools

The Energy Systems Laboratory not only implements Continuous Commissioning®, it also creates CC® technology and tools that can be used in the building commissioning process. The CC® process includes Investigation and Modeling, Implementation and Analysis, and ongoing Commissioning.