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Industry Can Expect Increased Focus on Building, Energy Codes
The fenestration and glazing industries should prepare for an increased focus on U.S. code updates, says Kathy Krafka Harkema, Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance technical operations director. She told participants at the FGIA 2022 Virtual Summer Conference last week that … Continue reading
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Tagged $225 million, 100% clean electrical grid, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, building codes, Department of Energy, energy codes, energy goals, federal government, Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), fenestration and glazing industries, FGIA 2022 Virtual Summer Conference, Group B cycle, ICC Committee Action Hearing, increased focus, International Code Council, International Energy Conservation Code, Kathy Krafka-Harkema, net-zero carbon emissions, U.S. code updates
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New Building Codes Could Save Energy and Reduce Climate Impact, Says DOE
New energy building code proposals from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) would save American homes and businesses $138 billion in the next 30 years in energy costs. Information released recently from the DOE claims its proposals would save an … Continue reading
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Tagged building codes, DOE, energy codes, energy efficiency
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Energy Bills: A Side-By-Side Comparison
Energy codes for buildings are getting a lot of attention in Congress this year. As of now, there are currently two major proposals for lawmakers to consider. Earlier this month, the Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2017 was … Continue reading
