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Current Energy Code Status

Residential Commercial
Current State Code 2018 IECC 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016
State Amendments No Yes
Equivalent Code* 2018 IECC 90.1-2013
Amendments Efficiency Impact
(Compared to Model Adopted Code)
0.00% -1.50%
Effective Date
Enforcement Mandatory Statewide Mandatory Statewide
Can use COMcheck / Rescheck Yes Yes

*Equivalent Code is based on a quantitative analysis of the state code with amendments as displayed in the Residential and Commercial Status of State Energy Code Maps.

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

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 ($/home)$ 7,932
Annual Energy Cost Savings ($/home)$ 302
Annual Energy Savings (kBtu/home)16,503 
30 year Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Savings ($/home) -$ 3,666
Simple Payback Period (years)26.3
Housing Starts (15 year average)**5,055 
Statewide Total Incremental Cost Impact ($)$ 40,096,260
Statewide First Year Energy Cost Savings  ($)$ 1,526,610

** Based on 2020 U.S Census, American Housing Survey 15 year average housing starts

Contacts

Primary Contact for State Adoption
Bryce Puck
Position Title
Engineer
Organization
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Address

245 Fallbrook Blvd Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68521
United States

Telephone
Email Address
Secondary Contact for State Adoption
Aaron Miller
Position Title
Environmental Supervisor
Organization
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Address

245 Fallbrook Blvd Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68521
United States

Telephone
State Agency Office Head
Jim Macy
Position Title
Director
Organization
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Address

245 Fallbrook Blvd Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68521
United States

Telephone
Email Address