Technical Support Network | Building Energy Codes Program

DOE's mission is to support building energy code development, adoption, and implementation. Code adoption and implementation take place at state and local levels, varying significantly from state to state. To meet jurisdictions where they are and better understand specific needs and priorities related to building energy codes, DOE offers individualized engagement with states, territories, Tribal Nations, and local jurisdictions and a robust and ever-evolving collection of information and technical support resources available online to help jurisdictions across the country save energy and improve their buildings.

Plugging Into Technical Support

Get in touch: Contact your Regional Representative or Local Regional Energy Efficiency Organization (REEO)
Access Resources: See a full list of the resources DOE has available.

Contacts

Region	REEO Energy Code Contact	DOE Regional Representative
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)	Cornelia Wu	Mike Turns
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)	Sydney Roberts	Kim Newcomer
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)	Alison Lindburg	Mark Lyles
South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER)	Randy Plumlee	Paula Zimin
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)	Kevin Rose	Mark Lyles
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)	Jim Meyers	Paula Zimin

Maximizing State and Local Code Impacts

DOE technical support is designed to provide tailored resources—such as code development and benefits analysis, compliance tools and assessment, and direct education and training—to help states and local governments achieve their goals.

Technical Assistance Opportunities and Resources

DOE seeks to provide customized and tailored support of energy code implementation. The scope of the assistance is wide ranging and intends to address place-specific barriers, work with local priorities and initiatives, quantify local benefits of codes, and increase building efficiency and occupant health. Examples of the type of technical support offered include the following:

Code Analysis, Development, and Adoption	Standard and tailored cost-effectiveness and impact analyses Comparative analysis of model code options Customized energy codes pursuing advanced goals (e.g., resilience, net zero energy) Specific adoption tools and code language
Training & Development	Impact analysis Training gap analysis Address place-based workforce needs and concerns Courses for IECC and ASHRAE updated Tailored trainings on local code changes and construction practices
Implementation Tools and Resources	REScheck and COMcheck Customized analytical support to address amendments, local building trends, and other requirements Overviews of specific code topics Specific implementation tools and trainings

Help Desk

If you can’t find the resources you need to support energy codes in your state or local jurisdiction, DOE encourages the use of the Help Desk. The Help Desk is available to anyone to obtain assistance with COMcheck/REScheck, ask an energy code question, or make a detailed technical analysis request.