Platform Requirements Dropped support for Windows 95 and 98 Added conditional Vista support
– Only NEAT operates under Vista (8.3.3.5)– Help utility requires additional download from Microsoft
– Have limited history of operation on Vista machines
NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Evaluates insulating wall cavities with existing batt, blanket, or board insulation
Adds R-49 attic and R-38 floor insulation measures
Adds specification of floor joist depth
NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Evaluates replacing electric heating systems– With other electric resistance heaters– With heat pumps
NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Treats kerosene heating systems the same as oil systems
Allows space heater replacement to eliminate secondary heating systems
Fixes bug associated with replacing space heaters
MHEA Version 8.3 Changes
Considers window descriptions individually for retrofit recommendations
Adds window sealing (“Weatherize”) measure
Adds “Retrofit Option” field to window form
MHEA Version 8.3 Changes
Modifies heating system tune-up measure, decreasing efficiency increase as existing efficiency increases (similar to NEAT)
Provides separate costing of measures applied to mobile home and addition
8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA
The “Assigned To” field on the Audit Information tab is no longer required
Drop-downs with only one possible selection are automatically filled in
When creating a new blank audit, the Client ID is no longer filled in by default
8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA
Allows viewing adjusted refrigerator consumption estimate without evaluating replacement