Has anyone done a linear or polynomial regression on the ResStock buildings to predict energy usage?

asked 3 years ago

cmm's avatar

I was wondering if it is possible to predict energy usage of a residential building in Denver, for example, with certain features such as size, age, heating fuel source, etc.

The NREL ResStock has thousands of buildings for a given location https://public.tableau.com/app/profil...

But I was wondering if it makes any sense to do this with a linear/ polynomial regression? Anyone know or have tips?

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in the past I've use OLS and dummy variables to predict building characteristics based on age, size, use and location using CBECS data. could be a place to start. not sure if its still necessary but at the time i need to use a plug in to get around limitations within excel, i think this is the one i used.

willyJohan's avatar willyJohan  ( 3 years ago )