With so much emphasis placed on energy code adoption, it’s easy to overlook implementation and compliance. Yet implementation and compliance with the energy code is the key to achieving the intended energy and cost savings, and for meeting state and national targets for emission reduction and protecting our natural resources. 100 percent compliance is an attainable goal, but requires time, resources, and strategic planning for implementation and enforcement. Below are programs, tools, and resources states and municipalities can use to help set and meet compliance goals.
Compliance Planning Assistance
STATE-LEVEL STRATEGIC PLANS
Local Implementation Action Kit
GUIDE TO LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT
IMT Case Studies
BEST PRACTICES FROM THE US AND CHINA
Code Builder
GUIDE TO THE MODEL ENERGY CODES
Compliance Collaboratives
KEY STAKEHOLDERS PURSUE STATES’ GOALS
Energy Code Ambassadors
ESTABLISHING LOCAL EXPERTS
State Compliance Studies
MEASURING STATE COMPLIANCE RATES
Design Professionals
RESOURCES FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
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