Recent Articles
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Biden Administration Actions Will Lead to Cleaner Buildings
Clean energy technologies get a boost, and federal agencies work on a new initiative on building codes
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Understanding Energy Code Development
Work is now underway on the 2024 national model energy code under a new format that not everyone likes
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Code Development Changes Could Silence Voter Voices
International Code Council weighs changes that would limit input from building officials
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At Long Last, a Truly Final 2021 Energy Code
Efficiency gains will be significant but builders and industry groups quashed the most progressive proposals
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Energy Code Development Begins: Commercial Proposals
The opening round of reviews favored several energy efficiency initiatives
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Energy Code Development Begins: Focus on Residential
Overall, there are relatively few residential code proposals that will make meaningful efficiency improvements
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Need Updating
A broad coalition has urged Congress to modernize and extend expired energy efficiency tax incentives
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Proposal to Cut Efficiency Budgets Makes No Sense
The Trump administration's new budget cuts energy efficiency and clean energy programs
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Manufactured Homes Could Save Big. Why Haven’t They?
The Department of Energy is backtracking on a plan to make manufactured housing more energy-efficient
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Appliance Standards: A Powerful Job Engine
A new report details the significant economic benefits of federal efficiency standards
