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The easiest way to compare the two models is to compare the resulting EnergyPlus IDF files. CBECC-Com creates an IDF file for both the proposed and Title 24 baseline models in the "040012-OffLrg-CECStd - run" folder when a simulation is initiated ("040012-OffLrg-CECStd - ap.idf" and "040012-OffLrg-CECStd - ab.idf", respectively). Compare the baseline and/or proposed models to the DOE reference building IDF available here.
In general, the schedules, constructions, and system sizing/efficiencies are different, as well as the space type differences mentioned by DavidReddy. As DavidReddy also mentioned, the CEC weather files used in CBECC-COM are different from the standard DOE weather files.
