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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Come
on everybody - don't be afraid to weigh-in on this - let's hear your
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