Summary

In conjunction with BCAP, Alabama has taken steps to address barriers to compliance on the local and state levels through local jurisdiction support, consumer education, and code official and building professional resources. It is also planning to expand its Energy Code Ambassadors Program. On the adoption front, Alabama has mandatory energy codes for both commercial and residential new construction and is in the process of updating both to be based on the most recent model codes.

At-a-Glance

• 100% compliance with the 2015 IECC* would result in a 11.7% savings in annual residential energy costs when compared to the 2009 IECC.
• 100% compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013 would result in an annual energy cost savings of $0.145 per square foot for commercial buildings.
• Alabama received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The state accepted $55.6 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

*Does not take into account state-specific amendments.

Summary

BCAP has completed the Alaska Gap Analysis Report and Alaska Strategic Compliance Plan. The result of extensive research and stakeholder interviews, these reports analyze the current state of energy code adoption and implementation policies in Alaska and provide recommendations and a five-year roadmap to achieve full compliance with the model energy codes.

At-a-Glance

• 100% compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in significant savings for Alaska due to provisions such as improved duct sealing and efficient lighting requirements.
• 100% compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 would result in an annual energy cost savings of 8.2-10.1% for commercial buildings.
• Alaska received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 1.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation received $28.2 million in State Energy Program funds to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

Arkansas has already taken several actions to improve the state’s energy code policies similar to recommendations developed by BCAP in the state’s Gap Analysis Report. In March 2011, the state legislature created a regulatory update process by authorizing the Arkansas Energy Office to promulgate rules to update the state’s energy codes. In 2012, AEO updated the Arkansas Energy Code section applicable to private commercial construction to reference Standard 90.1-2007 and provided training sessions on the code.

At-a-Glance

• 100% compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 14-15 percent savings in residential energy costs in the state, depending on climate zone
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 12.4 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• Arkansas received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 3.5 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state accepted $39.4 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

Working within its own home rule system, Colorado has made great strides in energy code implementation. Combining local expertise with a state and federal funding, it has undertaken multiple statewide energy code training workshops that have made it a national leader. Though funding remains uncertain moving forward, the state is committed to building on its momentum in the coming years, particularly through outreach efforts and increased local adoption.

At-a-Glance

• 100% compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 13-14 percent savings in residential energy costs in the state, depending on climate zone
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 4.8 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• Colorado received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4.5 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state accepted $50.2 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

Delaware adopted the 2012 IECC as the mandatory statewide code in 2014. It is now focused on improving its energy code training and outreach efforts. The state is also exploring options to finance continued energy code implementation efforts, including funding from utilities, RGGI, and the state’s Sustainable Energy Utility.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 10.3 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• Delaware received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4.5 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state accepted $24.2 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

In June 2011, the Idaho Energy Codes Collaborative published a plan for 90% Compliance with the 2009 IECC by 2017, tasked by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The plan has been submitted to the Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy Resources, which will determine the steps necessary to follow the plan and meet compliance with the code. In 2013, The Cadmus Group published their final report on residential energy code compliance in Idaho.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2012 IECC would result in a 25.5 percent reduction in average residential energy costs relative to the 2009 IECC.
• The state received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 5.5 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state accepted $28.6 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

The CPA program in Illinois has resulted in both a Gap Analysis Report and a Strategic Compliance Plan. In 2016, Illinois became one of the first states to adopt the 2015 IECC.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2013 would result in an average of $0.11/ft² annual energy cost savings.
• 100 percent compliance with the residential provisions of the 2015 IECC would result in a 0.2% annual energy cost savings when compared to the 2012 IECC.
• Illinois was one of only two states to earn a perfect score for its building energy codes and compliance activities on the ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
• The state accepted $101.3 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

BCAP has completed the Kentucky Gap Analysis Report. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state, and makes recommendations for achieving 90% compliance with the model energy code.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2010 would result in a $0.23/ft² reduction in annual commercial energy costs, on average, when compared to ASHRAE 90.1-2007.
• 100% compliance with the residential provisions of the 2012 IECC would result in a 27.6% average energy cost reduction when compared to the 2009 IECC.
• The state received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The state accepted $52.5 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

The Michigan Gap Analysis report has been completed. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state, and makes recommendations for achieving 90% compliance with the model energy code. Michigan is adopting the 2015 IECC with state-specific amendments, effective February 8, 2016.

Presentation: Michigan Building Energy Code Compliance Enhancement Study

At-a-Glance

• 100% compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 12-13 percent savings in residential energy costs in the state, depending on climate zone
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 13.3 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• Michigan received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 5 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state accepted $82 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

The Minnesota Gap Analysis report has been completed. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state, and makes recommendations for achieving 90% compliance with the model energy code. In 2014, Minnesota adopted the 2012 IECC for both residential and commercial construction.

At-a-Glance

• 100% compliance with the residential provisions of the 2012 IECC would result in a 31.4% average energy cost reduction when compared to the 2009 IECC.
• Minnesota received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 5.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The state accepted $54.2 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

The State of Missouri received a grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to be used toward code adoption, training, and compliance. BCAP completed in-person adoption advocacy trips to a handful of municipalities throughout the state. This hands-on assistance also included developing a gap analysis report and implementation toolkit for the selected municipalities, similar to work BCAP conducted for Alabama in 2010 and through its CPA Program.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 18-26 percent savings in residential energy costs in the state (Source: U.S. DOE)
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to a 3.6 percent savings in commercial energy costs.
• Missouri received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 1.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• Potential construction that could be impacted by adopting the model energy codes: 6,552 single-family housing units (in 2009)
• The state accepted $57.4 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies.

Summary

Nebraska has taken several major actions to update the state’s energy code policies similar to recommendations developed by BCAP in the state’s Gap Analysis Report. The Nebraska Unicameral passed legislation updating the Nebraska Energy Code to reference the 2009 IECC, effective August 27, 2011. In October 2012, the Nebraska Energy Office (NEO) hosted the Great Plains Codes Conference. After offering training on the updated codes, NEO also published an impact evaluation of the residential energy code training programs in 2013.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 13 percent savings in residential energy costs in the state, depending on climate zone
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 12.2 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• Nebraska received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 5 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state accepted $30.9 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies

Summary

BCAP initiated the Nevada CPA program in 2010. In May 2014, the Nevada State Energy Office adopted the 2012 IECC, effective July 1, 2015. The Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy is providing trainings on the new energy code during 2016.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2012 IECC would result in an average energy cost reduction of 25.9 percent for low-rise residential construction, relative to the 2009 IECC.
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 7.2 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• Nevada received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state has been granted $34.7 million in State Energy Program funds to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

New Hampshire has already made great progress in advancing energy code compliance throughout the state through its New Hampshire Building Code Challenge initiative. Please see the NH Building Energy Code Compliance Roadmap Report for more. In the future, the state will continue to expand and refine its compliance activities through a newly formed working group of energy code stakeholders, the NH Energy Code Collaborative.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 5.8 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• New Hampshire received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state has been granted $25.8 million in State Energy Program funds to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

Working with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, BCAP has completed the New Mexico Gap Analysis Report, which analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state, and makes recommendations for achieving 90% compliance with the model energy code.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2012 IECC would result in an average energy cost reduction of 24.7 percent for low-rise residential construction, relative to the 2009 IECC.
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to an 8.2 percent savings in commercial energy costs
• New Mexico received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 3 out of 7 for building energy codes
• The state has been granted $31.8 million in State Energy Program funds to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

BCAP has completed the Ohio Gap Analysis Report. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90% compliance with the model energy code.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 13-14 percent savings in residential energy costs, depending on climate zone.
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to 9.8 percent savings in commercial energy costs.
• Ohio received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 3 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The state accepted $96.1 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies.

Summary

BCAP has completed the Oklahoma Gap Analysis Report. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 14-15 percent savings in residential energy costs*, depending on climate zone.
• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in 9.3-11.1 percent savings in commercial energy costs.
• Oklahoma received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 3 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The Oklahoma Department of Commerce received $46.7 million in State Energy Program funds to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

*Annual energy cost savings compare the 2009 IECC vs. the 2003 IECC. Oklahoma has adopted the 2006 IECC, so actual energy savings may be marginally smaller.

Summary

BCAP has completed the Pennsylvania Strategic Compliance Plan. The result of extensive research and stakeholder interviews, this report provide recommendations and a five-year roadmap to achieve full compliance with the model energy codes in Pennsylvania.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 12-14 percent annual energy cost savings when compared to the previous iteration of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code.
• 100 percent compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 would result in a 3.4-5.4 percent annual energy cost savings when compared to the 2006 IECC.
• Pennsylvania received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection received $99.7 million to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

The South Carolina Gap Analysis report has been completed. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state, and makes recommendations for achieving 90% compliance with the model energy code.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 16 percent annual energy cost savings when compared to the 2006 IECC.
• 100 percent compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 would result in a 2.2 percent annual energy cost savings when compared to the 2006 IECC.
• South Carolina received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 3 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer received $50.6 million to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

The South Dakota Gap Analysis report has been completed. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state, and makes recommendations for achieving 90% compliance with the model energy code.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in a 18-21 percent annual energy cost savings when compared to the 2006 IECC.
• 100 percent compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 would result in a 10.7 percent annual energy cost savings when compared to the 2006 IECC.
• South Dakota received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 0.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development received $23.7 million to invest in state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy priorities.

Summary

After making significant strides towards compliance with the 2009 IECC, which became effective in 2012, Texas leapt forward to adopt the 2015 IECC. This code applies to residential construction as of January 2016 and applies to commercial construction as of November 2016. The next steps will be to conduct outreach to consumers, address compliance issues in rural areas, and strategize funding opportunities. Beginning in 2014, the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) partnered with the South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) on a three-year residential energy code field study. The objective of this project is to investigate whether investments in statewide building energy code education, training, and outreach programs can produce a significant, measurable change in residential building code compliance rates.

At-a-Glance

• Compared to the 2009 IECC, residential provisions of the 2015 IECC would provide average annual energy cost savings of 10.3 percent.
• Compared to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, ASHRAE 90.1-2013 would provide an average annual energy cost savings of $0.105 per square foot.
• Texas received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 6 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The state accepted $218.8 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies.

Summary

BCAP supported the state of Vermont in the creation of its Comprehensive Energy Plan.

At-a-Glance

• Compared to the 2012 IECC, residential provisions of the 2015 IECC would provide an average annual energy cost savings of 0.2 percent.
• Compared to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, ASHRAE 90.1-2013 would provide an average annual energy cost savings of $0.13 per square foot.
• Vermont received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 6.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The state accepted $22 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies.

Summary

The West Virginia Gap Analysis report has been completed. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state, and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code.

At-a-Glance

• 100 percent compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to a 6.7 percent savings in commercial energy costs.
• 100 percent compliance with the 2009 IECC would result in an average residential energy cost reduction of 9.3 percent relative to the 2006 IECC.
• West Virginia received an ACEEE 2015 State Energy Efficiency Score of 4.5 out of 7 for building energy codes.
• The state accepted $32.7 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies.