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Current Energy Code Status

Residential Commercial
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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 CodeMeasureEnergy 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

Primary Contact for State Adoption
Lynn Retz
Position Title
Energy Division DIrector
Organization
Kansas Corporation Commission
Address

1500 SW Arrowhead Road
Topeka, KS 66604
United States

Telephone
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