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Forcing an upgrade to have zero unmet hours

Using PAT Tool v.2.8.0 with ResStock's project_singlefamilydetached to run analyses.

Was wondering if there's a way to force PAT tool to create an end-use load profile where there are zero unmet hours? I'm currently using the ASHP, SEER 16, 9.0 HSPF upgrade option on a building stock that's fixed in a IECC Climate Zone 6 area. There are some buildings that will have up to 30% of the year having hours that do not meet the heating setpoint temperature. During some of these hours, the zone air temperature and the zone thermostat temperature will differ by up to 10° F.

My objective is to run PAT tool with any HVAC system and observe the end-use load profile on the basis that it can meet heating load 100% of the time out of the year.