New Stretch Code Will Mean Low-Carbon Buildings
The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) improves the energy efficiency of new buildings but does not go so far to directly address their climate ...
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DOE Issues Hot Mess of a Rule on Furnaces and Water Heaters
The Department of Energy just issued a rule that puts energy savings on ice....
Code Development Changes Could Silence Voter Voices
This year was a busy one when it came to defending strong building energy codes—and it looks like the work won’t be slowing down any time soon. After approv...
Biden Plan Promises Better Buildings, for Climate and Equity
The incoming Biden-Harris administration faces four interlocking crises that must be tackled head-on....
At Long Last, a Truly Final 2021 Energy Code
While there will still be significant energy efficiency gains, the most innovative and forward-looking proposals were overturned....
Energy Code Appeals Put Efficiency Progress at Risk
An improved, efficient energy code is imperative to meeting climate and energy goals....