Under the Buildings Committee, NASEO supports the State Energy Offices' efforts to adopt new model building energy codes and improve code compliance and enforcement. As part of this, NASEO also helps states increase partnerships with utilities to support building energy code programs.
Documents
Introduction to State Benefits to Building Energy Codes and Compliance
Overview of statewide benefits to adoption and compliance with model energy codes. Developed in partnership with Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP).
NASEO Board Resolution - Supporting Utility Involvement in Energy-Efficient Building Codes (2011)
Describes the benefits of utility involvement in building energy codes support.
Codes Cost Analysis Recommendations to DOE
NASEO's response to DOE's Building Energy Codes Cost Analysis.
Webinars
On December 14, 2018 NASEO hosted a webinar on the Building Energy Code Savings Calculator with Charlie Haack of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association. The webinar described how to use the tool, which can be found in the resources below. To view a recording of the webinar, please use this link. Please note that you will need to register to view the webinar.
Workshops
Please check back.
Resources
NEW Building Energy Code Savings Calculator, Energy Efficient Codes Coalition (.xlsm)
DOE Building Energy Codes Program
NREL ResStock
Building Codes Assistance Project OCEAN
- Code advocacy, adoption, and implementation.
Energy Efficient Codes Coalition
- More on the code development process
Responsible Energy Codes Alliance
- IECC information and State Code Guides
IECC Development Timeline
NASEO Contact: Ed Carley