Current Energy Code Status
| Residential | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Current State Code | Home Rule | Home Rule |
| Enforcement | Jurisdictional | Jurisdictional |
| Can use COMcheck / Rescheck | Applicable by County or Jurisdiction | Applicable by County or Jurisdiction |
State Certifications
Federal law directs states to review and update their building energy codes regarding energy efficiency and submit related certifications. The following is the most recent certification submitted by the state.
States are required by statute to submit certifications within 2 years of the publication of an affirmative determination of a new model energy code. Learn more about the statutory requirements.
Most Recent Submitted Certification
- Residential: None
- Commercial: None
Model Energy Code Impacts
Key metrics related to incremental construction costs and consumer energy cost savings.
Energy and Economic Impacts
| Model Energy Code | Measure | Energy Cost Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Statewide Impact Potential (2024 IECC) | Incremental First Cost of 2024 IECC ($/home) | $ 6,434 |
| Annual Energy Cost Savings ($/home) | $ 393 | |
| Annual Energy Savings (kBtu/home) | 15,055 | |
| 30 year Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Savings ($/home) | $ 1,694 | |
| Simple Payback Period (years) | 16.4 | |
| Housing Starts (15 year average)** | 5,560 | |
| Statewide Total Incremental Cost Impact ($) | $ 35,773,040 | |
| Statewide First Year Energy Cost Savings ($) | $ 2,185,080 |
** Based on 2020 U.S Census, American Housing Survey 15 year average housing starts
Contacts
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