The model energy codes, in their various forms, have been at the forefront of the discussion regarding building design in recent years. These codes include the International Energy Conservation Code ...

Builders have had to wrestle with ever-increasing energy code requirements for almost two decades. Even though the national model energy code, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), has ...

What looks good on paper can quickly turn into a compliance nightmare when local energy codes enter the picture. Recent shifts in building regulations across the country have created a maze of climate ...

New Hampshire is poised to update its building codes, the laws meant to keep homes and commercial buildings safe and comfortable. But in the bill approaching Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk, the code that ...

California’s 2025 Energy Code took effect at the start of 2026, requiring new buildings and major renovations to meet higher energy efficiency standards. The code emphasizes heat pumps, off-peak ...