Compliance Planning Assistance - Delaware

DELAWARE CPA SUMMARY

Delaware adopted the 2009 IECC as the mandatory statewide code in 2010. It is now focused on improving its energy code training and outreach efforts. The state is also exploring options to finance continued energy code implementation efforts, including funding from utilities, RGGI, and the state’s Sustainable Energy Utility.

STATE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES

Gap Analysis
Strategic Compliance Plan
State Factsheet

PROJECT PARTNERS

DELAWARE AT-A-GLANCE

• 100 percent compliance with Standard 90.1-2007 would result in up to a 10.3 percent savings in commercial energy costs (Source: U.S. DOE)
• Delaware received an ACEEE 2009 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard of 0 out of 2 for building code compliance (Source: ACEEE)
• Potential construction that could be impacted by adopting the model energy codes: 2,655 single-family housing units (in 2009), $308 million non-residential private construction value (in 2008)
• The state accepted $24.2 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency policies (Source: U.S. DOE)