Hi @aishuiyer1 ,
Those types of features technically still exist on the SDK layer of the new LBT plugin so you could create your own component that used them with a few lines of Python of the Ladybug Tools SDK. However, if we exposed these features on an official LBT component, they would be an exact duplication of the “HB To OSM” component features but just with more limitations (eg. no detailed HVAC, no ability to use the AirflowNetwork, no multi-state dynamic window constructions). So the recommendation is just to use the “Model To OSM” component for any energy simulation where you need the full feature set, including things like run periods and reporting of custom E+ outputs.
The only reason I could think of why you would want to use the limited direct-to-idf methods that underlie the “HB Annual Loads” and “HB Peak Loads” components is when you need a very quick simulation that is optimized for a very simple output (like thermal loads).
If you have another use-case in mind to get a simple metric out of EnergyPlus by means of an optimized simulation pathway, let us know since we would probably consider adding a dedicated component for it.