Advanced Energy Codes
Advanced energy codes that are 30% more energy efficient than current national model standards are possible today. NBI has developed an approach to improved energy performance through advanced commercial building codes at the local and state level that is practical, achievable and affordable. Based on Core Performance and working with key national partners, NBI’s work in advanced codes seeks to further develop and implement better energy codes at national and local levels.
2012 IECC Proposals
NBI, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have proposed comprehensive changes to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), a national model energy code for new commercial buildings, which would create buildings that are about 25% more energy efficient. In addition, NBI and AIA are proposing additional revisions to requirements for fenestration, and building envelope.
2012 IECC Commercial Proposals & Comments
ICC Final Action Hearing Information
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The Case For Better Energy Codes
Advanced Code Adoptions and Proposals
In addition to the national process for updating the International Energy Conservation Code, a number of states and local jurisdictions that offer model energy codes have been working to improve the requirements for energy efficiency in commercial buildings. Read More
The Future of Energy Codes
NBI continues to support and contribute proposals for more aggressive national and local energy codes, including participation in the development of an International Green Construction Code (IGCC) in collaboration with the International Code Council, ASHRAE and others. NBI’s leading research in the energy performance of advanced buildings will contribute to bringing new types of building performance measurement into the next generation of energy codes.
International Green Construction Code (IGCC)
ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1
Online Code Environment & Advocacy Network (OCEAN)
The Future of Energy Codes (101.22 KB PDF)
