TY  - COMP
TI  - EnergyPlus Model Context Protocol Server (EnergyPlus-MCP) v0.1
AB  - EnergyPlus-MCP is the first open-source Model Context Protocol server specifically designed for EnergyPlus building energy simulation. This innovative software enables AI assistants and other applications to interact programmatically with EnergyPlus through a standardized, secure interface, eliminating traditional technical barriers in building energy modeling.
The software provides specialized tools across five functional domains: server management, model configuration and loading, comprehensive building component inspection, systematic model modification, and simulation execution with results visualization. Key features include automated HVAC system discovery and topology mapping, advanced schedule analysis, intelligent model validation, and interactive visualization capabilities.
EnergyPlus-MCP's layered architecture ensures robust separation between protocol communication and domain expertise, enabling scalable deployment across organizations, educational institutions, and research teams. Unlike direct LLM approaches that suffer from inconsistent results and security gaps, EnergyPlus-MCP provides validated, reliable interactions while maintaining scientific rigor. This democratizes sophisticated building energy analysis, making EnergyPlus accessible to broader audiences through conversational interfaces and streamlined workflows.
AU  - Li, Han
AU  - Hong, Tianzhen
AU  - Xu, Yujie
DO  - https://doi.org/10.11578/dc.20251017.1
UR  - https://www.osti.gov/doecode/biblio/167294
CY  - United States
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025-10-09
LA  - English
C1  - Research Org.: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
C2  - Sponsor Org.: USDOE
C4  - Contract Number: AC02-05CH11231
ER  -