These standards describe three levels of energy audits, which are frequently cited in defining the scope of a required energy audit.
A $3.5 million Department of Energy Resources (DOER) initiative to spur the development of Zero Net Energy Buildings in Massachusetts.
Calls for carbon neutral operations in new state buildings permitted after 2022, compliance with USDOE’s Zero Energy Ready standard on new residential construction by 2023, and code revisions to require that all new buildings are suitable for solar.
Guides the process of revising the State Energy Code through its revision cycles leading up to 2031, identifying how code provisions can evolve to meet the legislature’s “broader goal of building zero fossil‐fuel greenhouse gas emission homes."
Requires the state’s Energy Officer to establish programs to promote the construction of zero net energy homes. By 2026, all new residential building construction in Delaware must be zero net energy capable.
Key changes include a solar ready residential stretch code, tightened ventilation requirements, and electric vehicle charging requirements in both the base and stretch codes.
Ratchets down the permissible energy use over time for all new construction and renovation projects that receive general obligation bond funding from the state of Minnesota.
Adopts 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for residential and commercial buildings, with state-specific amendments. The WSEC establishes a goal of 70 percent reduction in annual new building energy consumption by 2031.
A statewide model code to meet energy and climate goals by accelerating the savings obtained through their local building energy codes. Energy Conservation Construction Code is otherwise based on 2015 IECC and 2013 ASHRAE 90.1 standards.
Adopts the 2015 IECC and ASHRAE Standards 90.1-2013, with strengthening amendments. The state stretch energy code exceeds the baseline state code by approximately 10% for new construction.