Energy Codes
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Code Council Pushing Merits of Newest Energy Code
A new campaign is aimed at getting one-third of Americans covered by the 2021 version in the next two years
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Proposed Changes in Code-Writing Rules Roil the Building Industry
Revisions would leave government building officials without a direct voice and stymie efforts to stiffen energy efficiency requirements, opponents say
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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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Massachusetts Urged to Adopt a Net-Zero Building Standard
Activists call for an update in the state's 'stretch' code that would require new buildings to meet energy needs with renewables
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2019 Is the Year of Energy Codes
Updated energy codes will be released later this year as warnings on climate change grow sharper
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New Idaho Law Discourages Energy Code Updates
The measure prohibits local jurisdictions from requiring tougher energy codes than those adopted statewide
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Savings from Building Energy Codes Are a Big Deal
A new report from the Department of Energy shows that new codes cut carbon emissions and provide mammoth energy savings for consumers
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Can Exterior Foam Insulation Cause Mold and Moisture Problems?
A thick layer of rigid foam insulation amounts to a vapor barrier on the outside of a house. Won't this trap moisture and rot the OSB?
