Building Energy Modelling Standard

Designation Number:
CSA Z5020
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
03.100.70
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

The goal of the guideline is to provide methods for modellers that result in an accurate as possible energy model. This goal can best be achieved if the guideline is a ‘living document,’ changing and growing as increasing amounts of information and better modeling methods become available

Project need:

A technical building energy modeling guideline/standard that could assist building design professionals to perform energy simulation to optimize the performance in new and existing buildings and to demonstrate code compliance with a Canadian code, such as the Energy Step Code or the NECB.

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