Tag Archives: energy codes
ICC Publishes New Guide on Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Resources
The International Code Council (ICC) has published a new guide on building performance standards (BPS) and energy codes. The resource, Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards: Supporting Energy Use and Emissions Reductions in Buildings, is ICC’s newest guide on energy … Continue reading
ASHRAE, International Code Council to Jointly Develop New Carbon Emission Standard for Buildings
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the International Code Council will jointly develop a standard to assess carbon emissions across the entire building life cycle. The proposed standard, ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Evaluating Greenhouse Gas … Continue reading
Inflation Reduction Act Promotes Renewable Energy, Looks to Drastically Cut Emissions

The Inflation Reduction Act passed the House this past week becoming the country’s most ambitious energy and climate policy to date. The legislation paves the way for more clean energy, updated building codes, billions of dollars for communities in need … Continue reading
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
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