NREL/EnergyPlus
Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
2 Months active
Languages Used
C++YAML
Technical Skills
C++ developmentC++ programmingEnergy modelingHVAC system modelingHVAC systemsunit testing
Richard Raustad
PROFILE
Richard Raustad
Richard Raustad contributed to the NREL/EnergyPlus repository by enhancing both code reliability and development workflows. He resolved a critical indexing bug in the HVACManager’s ZoneList energy demand calculations, ensuring accurate heating and cooling load reporting for energy modeling applications. Using C++ and unit testing, he validated these corrections with targeted tests that prevent future regressions. Additionally, Richard improved the project’s continuous integration process by updating GitHub Actions workflows in YAML, expanding regression test coverage for external pull requests. His work demonstrated depth in C++ development, DevOps, and HVAC system modeling, directly supporting robust simulation results and safer community contributions.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
50%Features
Repository Contributions
3Total
Bugs
1
Commits
3
Features
1
Lines of code
72
Activity Months2
Your Network
31 people
Work History
January 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026: Strengthened external-contributor CI for EnergyPlus by updating the GitHub Actions workflow to improve regression testing for fork PRs. This reduces validation gaps for forked contributions and accelerates feedback loops, enabling safer and faster integration of community changes.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026: Strengthened external-contributor CI for EnergyPlus by updating the GitHub Actions workflow to improve regression testing for fork PRs. This reduces validation gaps for forked contributions and accelerates feedback loops, enabling safer and faster integration of community changes.
January 2026
November 2025
2 Commits
Nov 1, 2025Monthly work summary for 2025-11 focused on improving accuracy and reliability of EnergyPlus ZoneList reporting. Addressed a critical bug in HVAC Manager ZoneList energy demand calculations and strengthened test coverage to prevent regressions. The work was performed on the NREL/EnergyPlus repository and aligns with business goals of accurate energy load reporting and robust simulation results.
November 2025
2 Commits
Nov 1, 2025Monthly work summary for 2025-11 focused on improving accuracy and reliability of EnergyPlus ZoneList reporting. Addressed a critical bug in HVAC Manager ZoneList energy demand calculations and strengthened test coverage to prevent regressions. The work was performed on the NREL/EnergyPlus repository and aligns with business goals of accurate energy load reporting and robust simulation results.
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Quality Metrics
Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
C++YAML
Technical Skills
C++ developmentC++ programmingContinuous IntegrationDevOpsEnergy modelingGitHub ActionsHVAC system modelingHVAC systemsunit testing
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