Author: Jim Edelson
2015 IgCC gives cities and states something to be thankful for
Post / November 25, 2014
As we move toward Thanksgiving this Thursday, the recent adoption of the 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) gives cities and states a lot to be thankful for. Four critical proposals that will drive significant improvements in building energy performance...
The Energy Code Paradox
Post / September 17, 2014
What happens when compliance becomes a barrier to achieving energy performance in buildings? For over fifteen years, New Buildings Institute (NBI) has worked to advance energy codes in jurisdictions around North America. We’ve had some huge wins for higher efficiency...
Getting serious about carbon emissions, EPA releases new proposal on clean power
Post / June 4, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday released its new Clean Power Plan proposal which is intended to cut carbon pollution from existing power plants–the single largest source of carbon pollution in the United States. New Buildings Institute (NBI) applauds...
Washington Governor Jay Inslee Leads on High Efficiency, ZNE Buildings
Post / May 2, 2014
On April 29, 2014, Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee signed an Executive Order announcing a broad new effort for the State of Washington to address the challenges of climate change. The order contained some important language around zero net energy buildings...