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<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial size=2>Most
of you are undoubtedly aware of the recent controversy over DOE2.2 PowerDoe and
EnergyPlus. I know that many people on this list are actively involved in one or
more of these programs. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial size=2>I
think this list is as good a place as any to start a serious discussion about
where things are going, why, and how we (users of the tools) feel about these
things. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial size=2>I'll
start by boldly stating that I don't believe EnergyPlus will provide a truly
useful (on-the-ground useful) tool for many years to come. The history of DOE
and the national labs in creating and releasing such software is not very
good. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial size=2>Are
the labs and developers trying to create a product useable in a competitive
design consulting world? The last thing we need is another arcane simulation
package with no front end or post processor - been there, done that. Perhaps new
algorithyms and advanced coding are needed but without the interface they won't
help me at all. I'd rather use the `older' ones and keep the ability to show
designers what I'm doing. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial size=2>One
more comment and question - the DOE is spending our money to create new code and
have arguably abandoned the multi-million dollar investment in previous DOE2.x
developent. Is this the best use of taxpayer money?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=590333521-26012000><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial size=2>Come
on everybody - don't be afraid to weigh-in on this - let's hear your
thoughts!</FONT></SPAN></DIV><PRE>
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