ORCalc Tests and Criteria

For the ORCalc class software, there are ten DEC test cases and two AR self-assessment test cases in the validation process. The vendor's ORCalc software must follow the guidelines and specifications set out by the government official documentations and be able to accept test inputs information provided and produce outputs matching exactly the CLG's ORCalc reference software.

Software output required for submission and validation:

  • DEC (*.pdf secured)
  • Technical Table (if relevant)
  • Lodgement xml file (*.xml)
  • Summary report containing:
    • OR rating for each DEC test cases
    • Tonnes of CO2 for each fuel in each DEC test cases
    • Report Reference Number (RRN) for each test cases (in verified DEC and AR)
    • Composite Degree Day and Occupancy Corrected CO2 density for each DEC test cases


A checklist and declaration pro-forma will be provided and is to be completed to declare that software is compliant with guidance and specification by matching CLG's reference software.

To obtain the FI-SBEM test information pack, please go to: Software test information pack

Please follow instructions as laid out in Section: Applying and Submission when submitting your application.




The Government ORCalc Software [ version 3.5.1 ] [MONITORED ACCESS]

The government ORCalc software has been developed and the latest copy is available for use and download exclusively to a control group. Please click here to go to download area.