Honeybee: 'Color Surfaces by EP Result', Surface Energy, running several options

Hi, quick question on how often I should run a simulation when working through schematic options.

Up until now, I have been running a new simulation for every different window configuration. However, I just noticed even that if I change the geometry without running a new simulation, then the surface energy accurately updates too.

Is this an acceptable workflow or will I incur some issues down the line with accuracy or other things? It would be a real time saver for me if this is possible, especially during early schematic/conceptual when things are loose.

Here are some screenshots showing window changes, but using the same .csv file:
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Components:

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No shortcuts here.
Each change needs a new calculation.
-A.

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