Category: Energy Codes and Policy
2019 was the Year of Energy Codes and a Big Year for Efficiency
Post / January 7, 2020
At the beginning of 2019, we predicted that 2019 would be a big year for building energy codes, and the results are extremely promising for states—and cities which control their own energy codes–that are working to achieve climate action goals....
Local Governments Vote Resoundingly for Improved National Energy Codes
Post / December 20, 2019
Preliminary voting results on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are in! The outcome of over a year of effort to update the national model energy code was released yesterday and is estimated to bring at least 10% better...
Before December 6, Vote for Efficiency in the 2021 IECC
Post / November 20, 2019
After a lengthy stakeholder process, including recent public comment hearings in Las Vegas, registered voting members of the International Code Council (ICC) are now invited to weigh in on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) proposals. Updated every three...
Tips for Voters In the 2021 IECC Update
Post / November 8, 2019
The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code voting dates are set! Voting begins on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and ends on Friday, Dec. 6. If you are a Governmental Member Voting Representative (GMVR), please read through these tips to help ensure it...
Votes Matter for Better Buildings
Post / October 31, 2019 / Energy Codes
Building code officials, sustainability officers, builders, efficiency advocates and others are leaving Las Vegas after attending the International Code Council’s (ICC) annual conference and public comment hearings on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Updated every three years, the...
NBI Helps Decision Makers Prepare for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Update
Post / October 23, 2019
The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update is one of the most profound ways states and local governments can improve the comfort and health of residents, reduce costs for building owners and residents, and make progress toward climate action...
Public Buildings Portfolio Management Helps Cities Get on Track to Meet Climate Goals
Post / September 16, 2019
Hundreds of cities across the country have set bold, aggressive energy and climate goals. Yet most of these communities are not on track to meet their goals, according to the latest City Clean Energy Scorecard, released in July by American...
Is Your City and State Ready to Vote on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code?
Post / August 22, 2019
State and local government representatives have the power to advance local energy codes and improve the comfort and health of residents by participating in and voting for efficiency proposals in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update. But they...
U.S. Conference of Mayors Unanimously Resolves to Support Advancements to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Post / August 16, 2019
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is known for tackling issues of national importance. Climate change is one of those critical issues that the mayors addressed at their 2019 annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. On July 1, 2019, the USCM...
Key Takeaways From Recent IECC Code Development Hearings
Post / June 10, 2019
Code officials, architects, builders, engineers and energy conservation professionals gathered last month in Albuquerque for the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)’s Committee Action Hearings. The proceedings were the first step in a lengthy stakeholder process to update the 2021 IECC,...