Policy Action Toolkit
Building codes establish the minimum standards of acceptable building practice, so energy codes define the least efficient buildings that can be constructed. Given the growing national concern over the cost and availability of energy resources and the reliability of energy distribution networks, there is a growing interest in energy efficiency guidelines that exceed the code minimum. States and municipalities are updating existing codes, adopting new codes, and expanding code programs to improve compliance and achieve significant energy and financial savings.
States and local jurisdictions that are interested in adopting new (or updating existing) code legislation can benefit by reviewing actions others have taken. BCAP provides sample legislation of individual state code reform to assist in code development.
States and local jurisdictions that are interested in adopting new (or updating existing) code legislation can benefit by reviewing actions others have taken. BCAP provides sample legislation of individual state code reform to assist in code development.
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