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This report provides the results and methodologies for the 2010-2011 Iowa Energy Code Pilot Study that was conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, division of State Fire Marshal, State Building Code Bureau. This study was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy with support from Pacific Northwest National Laboratories – Building Energy Codes Project and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA). Preliminary work on the study began in May of 2010. A contract with MEEA was signed in October 2010 with work commencing on the study in January 2011. The primary goal of the study was to determine the rate of compliance with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code throughout the state of Iowa. Secondary goals of the study were to determine average energy code inspection durations, provide training to local code officials and builders participating in the study, and to determine areas of improvement.

A research project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky identified opportunities to reduce homeowner utility bills in residential single-family new construction by increasing compliance with the state energy code. The study was initiated in April 2015 and continued through August 2015. During this period, research teams visited 140 homes during various stages of construction, resulting in a substantial data set based on observations made directly in the field.

The purpose of this report is to document findings and final results from the Kentucky field study, including a summary of key trends observed in the field, their impact on energy efficiency, and whether the selected education and training activities resulted in a measurable change in statewide energy use.

This PowerPoint is intended to be adapted by project teams to fit their needs and the needs of their stakeholders. The slide theme and other features may be changed to suit the presenting organization.

Field study data supporting the U.S. DOE Multifamily Residential Energy Efficiency Field Study to validate the impact of building energy codes in low-rise multifamily buildings and identify opportunities for increased energy that can be addressed through workforce education & training programs. This zip file contains individual documents listed below)

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• Illinois Summary Dataset
• Minnesota Summary Dataset
• Oregon Summary Dataset
• Washington Summary Dataset

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.

Prototype housing models were developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in support of DOE's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), pertaining to energy conservation standards for manufactured housing.  Energy models for the HUD baseline code and the DOE final rule are available for each climate.