IBPSA Webinar Session-14: Building simulation for policy support on Oct 12, 2017

The role of building performance simulation in supporting building policy decision-making is presented through several examples. These include: (a) development and evaluation of building energy efficiency standards (b) setting building performance levels for utility incentives (c) evaluating potential impacts and direction for energy efficiency building retrofit programs, and (4) sector-wide technology performance studies. The critical role of building simulation in policy making is emphasized.