Publications

The Nebraska Energy Office (NEO) commissioned Britt/Makela Group, Inc. (BMG) to assess compliance with the commercial provisions of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The goals of the project were to: 

• Assess compliance rates for projects that represented typical commercial construction in Nebraska 
• Collect information on energy code compliance issues that could be used to establish a framework for future energy code implementation programs in the state.

This is to certify that the State of New York intends to adopt an updated version of the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the “NYS Energy Code”) and the State of New York is seeking an extension from the Secretary pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §6833(c) in light of the fact that the State has made a good faith effort to comply with such requirements and has made significant progress in doing so. The updated version of the NYS Energy Code is anticipated to become effective in 2025.

With regard to commercial buildings, the Department of State has reviewed the provisions of the State’s commercial building code regarding energy efficiency and seeks an extension of time to update the NYS Energy Code’s provisions to meet or exceed the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2019 for eighteen (18) months or until January 28, 2025.

This report presents the results of a Study on the rate of compliance with the New York State (NYS) energy code. The Study tested the protocols developed by the US Department of Energy to determine if NYS’s new and renovated residential and commercial buildings exceed the 90% compliance threshold that states will be will be required to meet by 2017 as part of ARRA legislation. This Study performed detailed plan review and field inspections on 44 newly constructed residential and 26 new commercial buildings. The Study also included interviews with policy makers, contractors, engineers, architects, and code officials; and surveys of architects, homeowners, builders, and code officials who planned, constructed and inspected renovations.

A research project in the State of North Carolina 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 January 2015 and continued through September 2015. During this period, research teams visited 249 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 North Carolina 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.

Presentation slides from the 10/20/22 Cracking the Code: Unlocking the Benefits of Off-site Construction 2022 Summer Seminar Series webinar.

This document outlines the organization and division of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission.

A research project in the state of Oregon 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 November 2019; data collection began in November 2019 and continued through February 2020. Analysis of the data has led to a better understanding of the energy features present in homes and identified over $600,000 in potential annual savings to Oregon homeowners that could result from increased compliance with the 2017 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (2017 ORSC).

This letter hereby to certifies that the State of Oregon has adopted the 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC with energy efficiency provisions exceeding those of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code ( I C C ) for low-rise residential buildings.