ASHRAE Standard 90.1

Posted on October 29, 2023April 7, 2025 by Cosimina

The purpose of this ASHRAE standard is to establish the minimum energy efficiency requirements of building design and construction, other than low-rise residential buildings. Read more about the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the standard that covers low-rise residential construction. Commercial Energy Code. 2019 ( ASHRAE 90.1, 2019 ) Jurisdictions adopting the ASHRAE 90.1, 2019 With Amendments Without Amendments Colorado Connecticut F...

IECC Adoption and Development Resources

Posted on September 21, 2023April 7, 2025 by Cosimina

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a part of the international family of codes (I-codes) published by the International Code Council (ICC). The suite of codes, including the energy code, is updated every three years to incorporate current technologies, costs, and practices. It is available for adoption and use by jurisdictions internationally. It is within a governmental jurisdiction and is intended to be accomplished through adoption by reference in accordance with proceed...

Energy Codes 101

Posted on July 17, 2023January 20, 2024 by Cosimina

What are energy codes? Energy codes are a subset of a broader collection of written legal requirements known as building codes, which govern the design and construction of residential and commercial structures. Building codes protect individuals from substandard living and working conditions by setting minimum standards for acceptable practice. Energy codes address increasing the energy efficiency of building systems. How do they work? Energy codes reference areas of construction such a...

Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations

Posted on June 20, 2023April 7, 2025 by Cosimina

As demand for more stringent energy codes grows, so does the complexity of the codes process and the need for a broad coalition of stakeholders. For anyone new to codes, simply identifying the many actors involved can be a daunting task, much less finding opportunities for involvement. Even veteran code experts must stay up-to-date with the changing landscape. Helping in this effort are the multiple Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REEOs) that operate on the ground in 46 stat...