urbanopt-cli 0.9.2 → 0.10.0

data/example_files/resources/hpxml-measures/BuildResidentialScheduleFile/tests/build_residential_schedule_file_test.rb

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
     @sample_files_path = File.join(@root_path, 'workflow', 'sample_files')
     @tmp_hpxml_path = File.join(@sample_files_path, 'tmp.xml')
     @tmp_output_path = File.join(@sample_files_path, 'tmp_output')
+    @tmp_schedule_file_path = File.join(@sample_files_path, 'tmp.csv')
     FileUtils.mkdir_p(@tmp_output_path)
 
     @args_hash = {}
@@ -22,118 +23,14 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
 
   def teardown
     File.delete(@tmp_hpxml_path) if File.exist? @tmp_hpxml_path
+    File.delete(@tmp_schedule_file_path) if File.exist? @tmp_schedule_file_path
     FileUtils.rm_rf(@tmp_output_path)
   end
 
-  def test_smooth
-    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
-    XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
-
-    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-smooth.csv'))
-    model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
-
-    info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('smooth schedule') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('SimYear=2007') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('MinutesPerStep=60') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=CO') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod') })
-
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
-
-    assert_in_epsilon(6020, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3321, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2763, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2763, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(150, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2224, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2994, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4158, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4503, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6020, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(5468, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2994, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4158, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4204, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy))
-  end
-
-  def test_smooth_vacancy
-    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
-    XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
-
-    @args_hash['schedules_vacancy_period'] = 'Dec 1 - Jan 31'
-    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'smooth-vacancy.csv'))
-    model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
-
-    info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('smooth schedule') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('SimYear=2007') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('MinutesPerStep=60') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=CO') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod=Dec 1 - Jan 31') })
-
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
-
-    vacancy_hrs = 31.0 * 2.0 * 24.0
-    occupied_ratio = (1.0 - vacancy_hrs / 8760.0)
-
-    assert_in_epsilon(6020 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3321 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2763 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2763 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(19, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2224 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2994 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4158 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4503 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6020 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(5468 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2994 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4158 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4204 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert_in_epsilon(vacancy_hrs, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-  end
-
   def test_stochastic
     hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
     XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
 
-    @args_hash['schedules_type'] = 'stochastic'
     @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-stochastic.csv'))
     model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
 
@@ -144,40 +41,26 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=CO') })
     assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod') })
 
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
+    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model,
+                           schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths,
+                           year: 2007,
+                           output_path: @tmp_schedule_file_path)
 
     assert_in_epsilon(6689, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(2086, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(150, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(2086, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(534, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(213, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(134, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(151, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(3250, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(298, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(325, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(887, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy))
   end
 
   def test_stochastic_subset_of_columns
@@ -200,8 +83,10 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
     info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('ColumnNames') })
 
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
+    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model,
+                           schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths,
+                           year: 2007,
+                           output_path: @tmp_schedule_file_path)
 
     columns.each do |column|
       assert(sf.schedules.keys.include?(column))
@@ -225,66 +110,10 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
     assert(error_msgs.any? { |error_msg| error_msg.include?("Invalid column name specified: 'foobar2'.") })
   end
 
-  def test_stochastic_vacancy
-    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
-    XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
-
-    @args_hash['schedules_type'] = 'stochastic'
-    @args_hash['schedules_vacancy_period'] = 'Dec 1 - Jan 31'
-    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-stochastic-vacancy.csv'))
-    model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
-
-    info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('stochastic schedule') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('SimYear=2007') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('MinutesPerStep=60') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=CO') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod=Dec 1 - Jan 31') })
-
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
-
-    vacancy_hrs = 31.0 * 2.0 * 24.0
-    occupied_ratio = (1.0 - vacancy_hrs / 8760.0)
-
-    assert_in_epsilon(6689 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2086 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(11, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(534 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(213 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(134 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(151 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3250 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4840 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(298 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(325 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(887 * occupied_ratio, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert_in_epsilon(vacancy_hrs, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-  end
-
   def test_stochastic_debug
     hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
     XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
 
-    @args_hash['schedules_type'] = 'stochastic'
     @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-stochastic.csv'))
     @args_hash['debug'] = true
     model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
@@ -296,47 +125,32 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=CO') })
     assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod') })
 
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
+    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model,
+                           schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths,
+                           year: 2007,
+                           output_path: @tmp_schedule_file_path)
 
     assert_in_epsilon(6689, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(2086, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(150, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(2086, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(534, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(213, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(134, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(151, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(3250, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(298, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(325, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(887, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(3067, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy))
   end
 
   def test_random_seed
     hpxml = _create_hpxml('base-location-baltimore-md.xml')
     XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
 
-    @args_hash['schedules_type'] = 'stochastic'
     @args_hash['schedules_random_seed'] = 1
     @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-stochastic.csv'))
     model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
@@ -348,40 +162,26 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=MD') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed=1') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod') })
 
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
+    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model,
+                           schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths,
+                           year: 2007,
+                           output_path: @tmp_schedule_file_path)
 
     assert_in_epsilon(6689, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(2086, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(150, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(2086, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(534, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(213, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(134, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(151, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(3250, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(298, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(325, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(898, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy))
 
     @args_hash['schedules_random_seed'] = 2
     model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
@@ -393,164 +193,93 @@ class BuildResidentialScheduleFileTest < Minitest::Test
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=MD') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed=2') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod') })
 
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
+    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model,
+                           schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths,
+                           year: 2007,
+                           output_path: @tmp_schedule_file_path)
 
     assert_in_epsilon(6072, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(1765, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4090, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(150, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(1765, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(356, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(165, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(101, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(166, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(3250, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(4840, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(226, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(244, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert_in_epsilon(1077, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy))
   end
 
-  def test_AMY_2012_vacancy
-    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base-location-AMY-2012.xml')
+  def test_10_min_timestep
+    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base-simcontrol-timestep-10-mins.xml')
     XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
 
-    @args_hash['schedules_vacancy_period'] = 'Jan 1 - Dec 31'
-    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-smooth.csv'))
+    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-stochastic.csv'))
     model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
 
     info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('smooth schedule') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('SimYear=2012') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('MinutesPerStep=60') })
+    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('stochastic schedule') })
+    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('SimYear=2007') })
+    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('MinutesPerStep=10') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=CO') })
     assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed') })
     assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod=Jan 1 - Dec 31') })
-
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2012)
-
-    vacancy_hrs = 366.0 * 24.0
-
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6688, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6688, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6688, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2479, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2479, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2508, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2656, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(0, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+
+    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model,
+                           schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths,
+                           year: 2007,
+                           output_path: @tmp_schedule_file_path)
+
+    assert_in_epsilon(6707, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(2077, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(2077, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(534, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(213, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(105, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(151, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(3237, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(4845, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(4845, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(146, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(154, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
+    assert_in_epsilon(397, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
     assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert_in_epsilon(vacancy_hrs, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
   end
 
-  def test_10_min_timestep
-    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base-simcontrol-timestep-10-mins.xml')
+  def test_non_integer_number_of_occupants
+    num_occupants = 3.2
+
+    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
+    hpxml.building_occupancy.number_of_residents = num_occupants
     XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
 
-    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-smooth.csv'))
-    model, hpxml, result = _test_measure()
+    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-stochastic.csv'))
+    _model, _hpxml, result = _test_measure()
 
     info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('smooth schedule') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('SimYear=2007') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('MinutesPerStep=10') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('State=CO') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('RandomSeed') })
-    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('GeometryNumOccupants=3.0') })
-    assert(!info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('VacancyPeriod') })
-
-    sf = SchedulesFile.new(model: model, schedules_paths: hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
-    sf.validate_schedules(year: 2007)
-
-    assert_in_epsilon(6020, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnOccupants, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3321, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingInterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2763, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExterior, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2763, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingGarage, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(150, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnLightingExteriorHoliday, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2224, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCookingRange, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnExtraRefrigerator, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6673, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFreezer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2994, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4158, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4503, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnClothesDryer, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(6020, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnCeilingFan, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(5468, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsOther, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2288, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsTV, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(8760, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsVehicle, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPlugLoadsWellPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2074, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsGrill, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsLighting, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(3671, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnFuelLoadsFireplace, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2471, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnPoolHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2502, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubPump, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2650, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotTubHeater, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(2994, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterDishwasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4158, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterClothesWasher, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert_in_epsilon(4204, sf.annual_equivalent_full_load_hrs(col_name: SchedulesFile::ColumnHotWaterFixtures, schedules: sf.tmp_schedules), 0.1)
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnSleeping))
-    assert(!sf.schedules.keys.include?(SchedulesFile::ColumnVacancy))
+    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?("GeometryNumOccupants=#{Float(Integer(num_occupants))}") })
   end
 
-  def test_non_integer_number_of_occupants
-    ['smooth', 'stochastic'].each do |schedule_mode|
-      num_occupants = 3.2
-
-      hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
-      hpxml.building_occupancy.number_of_residents = num_occupants
-      XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
-
-      @args_hash['schedules_type'] = schedule_mode
-      @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, "occupancy-#{schedule_mode}.csv"))
-      _model, _hpxml, result = _test_measure()
-
-      info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
-      if schedule_mode == 'smooth'
-        assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?("GeometryNumOccupants=#{num_occupants}") })
-      else
-        assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?("GeometryNumOccupants=#{Float(Integer(num_occupants))}") })
-      end
-    end
+  def test_zero_occupants
+    num_occupants = 0.0
+
+    hpxml = _create_hpxml('base.xml')
+    hpxml.building_occupancy.number_of_residents = num_occupants
+    XMLHelper.write_file(hpxml.to_oga, @tmp_hpxml_path)
+
+    @args_hash['output_csv_path'] = File.absolute_path(File.join(@tmp_output_path, 'occupancy-stochastic.csv'))
+    _model, _hpxml, result = _test_measure()
+
+    info_msgs = result.info.map { |x| x.logMessage }
+    assert(1, info_msgs.size)
+    assert(info_msgs.any? { |info_msg| info_msg.include?('Number of occupants set to zero; skipping generation of stochastic schedules.') })
+    assert(!File.exist?(@args_hash['output_csv_path']))
+    assert_empty(hpxml.header.schedules_filepaths)
   end
 
   def _test_measure(expect_fail: false)