Outcome-based Energy Codes On the Way to Net Zero
Abstract
The topic of outcome-based codes has been gaining in prominence
and momentum in the energy codes world. Even though there is often
confusion about what the term actually means, it is already being intro-
duced into policy. In this way, the early success of the concept could be its
undoing. An underdeveloped or poorly founded implementation could
significantly hinder the widespread adoption of the concept. Therefore,
there is a need to take a step back and look at the concept of outcome-
based codes, offer some definitions of the terms, identify the components
involved, and take a look at what are the reasonable next steps
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