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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Can anyone point me to papers that discuss the validation of whole building energy models (DOE2 or others) with measured building data? I am looking for papers discussing the accuracy that can be achieved for both simulations based on comprehensive energy audits of existing buildings and simulations based on design documents that are then compared to measured performance of the building after occupation.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thanks,</FONT>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Peter Alspach</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Mechanical Engineer</FONT>
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