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One of the Most Innovative Energy Efficient Codes to Date: Thank You!
Voters and members, you have made your voice heard and the results are in. The upcoming 2021 building energy code is set to be one of the most innovative codes to date. You did it!
Prior to this announcement, building energy codes from the last decade did not achieve what’s now required to make a meaningful impact on our rapidly changing climate. But 2021 is going to mark a critically necessary change thanks to code officials, state and local government employees, sustainability offices, and YOU who have worked hard and recognized the lasting importance of energy efficiency in new buildings.
Here is how our world is changing as a direct result of your dedication and commitment:
According to the DOE, energy codes with modest updates over the years could save consumers $126 billion on their utility bills from 2010 to 2040.
Pictured: A diagram representing the different parts of a net-zero home. Source.
And another innovative change is set to create an optional appendix for local code adoption that will result in residential buildings producing as much clean energy as they consume.
This is just the beginning of more good news to come.
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