Remove other plug loads calcs from ResStockArguments measure since it…

… is now defaulted.
NREL · Sep 4, 2024 · 8585b6f · 8585b6f
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diff --git a/measures/ResStockArguments/README.md b/measures/ResStockArguments/README.md
@@ -330,6 +330,17 @@ Average distance from the floor to the ceiling.
 
 <br/>
 
+**Geometry: Unit Height Above Grade**
+
+Describes the above-grade height of apartment units on upper floors or homes above ambient or belly-and-wing foundations. It is defined as the height of the lowest conditioned floor above grade and is used to calculate the wind speed for the infiltration model. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default (see <a href='https://openstudio-hpxml.readthedocs.io/en/v1.8.1/workflow_inputs.html#hpxml-building-construction'>HPXML Building Construction</a>) is used.
+
+- **Name:** ``geometry_unit_height_above_grade``
+- **Type:** ``String``
+
+- **Required:** ``false``
+
+<br/>
+
 **Geometry: Garage Width**
 
 The width of the garage. Enter zero for no garage. Only applies to single-family detached units.

diff --git a/measures/ResStockArguments/measure.rb b/measures/ResStockArguments/measure.rb
@@ -467,18 +467,6 @@ def run(model, runner, user_arguments)
     args[:misc_plug_loads_well_pump_usage_multiplier] = args[:misc_plug_loads_well_pump_usage_multiplier] * args[:misc_plug_loads_well_pump_2_usage_multiplier]
     args[:misc_plug_loads_vehicle_usage_multiplier] = args[:misc_plug_loads_vehicle_usage_multiplier] * args[:misc_plug_loads_vehicle_2_usage_multiplier]
 
-    # Other
-    if args[:misc_plug_loads_other_annual_kwh] == Constants::Auto
-      # TODO: Disaggregate detached and mobile home
-      if [HPXML::ResidentialTypeSFD, HPXML::ResidentialTypeManufactured].include?(args[:geometry_unit_type])
-        args[:misc_plug_loads_other_annual_kwh] = 863.26 + 219.26 * args[:geometry_unit_num_occupants] + 0.33 * args[:geometry_unit_cfa] # RECS 2020
-      elsif [HPXML::ResidentialTypeSFA].include?(args[:geometry_unit_type])
-        args[:misc_plug_loads_other_annual_kwh] = 654.92 + 206.52 * args[:geometry_unit_num_occupants] + 0.21 * args[:geometry_unit_cfa] # RECS 2020
-      elsif [HPXML::ResidentialTypeApartment].include?(args[:geometry_unit_type])
-        args[:misc_plug_loads_other_annual_kwh] = 706.6 + 149.27 * args[:geometry_unit_num_occupants] + 0.1 * args[:geometry_unit_cfa] # RECS 2020
-      end
-    end
-
     # PV
     if args[:pv_system_present]
       args[:pv_system_num_bedrooms_served] = args[:geometry_unit_num_bedrooms]

diff --git a/measures/ResStockArguments/measure.xml b/measures/ResStockArguments/measure.xml
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
   <schema_version>3.1</schema_version>
   <name>res_stock_arguments</name>
   <uid>c984bb9e-4ac4-4930-a399-9d23f8f6936a</uid>
-  <version_id>ad7a9142-bcf5-4759-a5a5-948feedf8275</version_id>
-  <version_modified>2024-09-04T15:18:46Z</version_modified>
+  <version_id>84a61234-904f-430e-b5ef-7119725b0feb</version_id>
+  <version_modified>2024-09-04T20:15:27Z</version_modified>
   <xml_checksum>2C38F48B</xml_checksum>
   <class_name>ResStockArguments</class_name>
   <display_name>ResStock Arguments</display_name>
@@ -700,6 +700,15 @@
       <model_dependent>false</model_dependent>
       <default_value>8</default_value>
     </argument>
+    <argument>
+      <name>geometry_unit_height_above_grade</name>
+      <display_name>Geometry: Unit Height Above Grade</display_name>
+      <description>Describes the above-grade height of apartment units on upper floors or homes above ambient or belly-and-wing foundations. It is defined as the height of the lowest conditioned floor above grade and is used to calculate the wind speed for the infiltration model. If not provided, the OS-HPXML default (see &lt;a href='https://openstudio-hpxml.readthedocs.io/en/v1.8.1/workflow_inputs.html#hpxml-building-construction'&gt;HPXML Building Construction&lt;/a&gt;) is used.</description>
+      <type>String</type>
+      <units>ft</units>
+      <required>false</required>
+      <model_dependent>false</model_dependent>
+    </argument>
     <argument>
       <name>geometry_garage_width</name>
       <display_name>Geometry: Garage Width</display_name>
@@ -7545,7 +7554,7 @@
       <filename>README.md</filename>
       <filetype>md</filetype>
       <usage_type>readme</usage_type>
-      <checksum>3F5066AC</checksum>
+      <checksum>54B12FAB</checksum>
     </file>
     <file>
       <filename>README.md.erb</filename>
@@ -7562,7 +7571,7 @@
       <filename>measure.rb</filename>
       <filetype>rb</filetype>
       <usage_type>script</usage_type>
-      <checksum>4009EF25</checksum>
+      <checksum>CC94D3E8</checksum>
     </file>
     <file>
       <filename>constants.rb</filename>