E-12-(i)NSUARB IR-17 Attachment 2_ACEEE’s Entire State Database - Excel
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ams under which ESCO and/or non-residential building owners can access State capital to make efficiency improvements. This type of contracting is a still relatively new but growing industry in Alaska. Last Reviewed: July 2020 ","The Cold C...
AI summary Alaska's energy efficiency initiatives include ESPC financing for non-residential buildings, research by CCHRC on cold-climate building technologies, and adoption of BEES (based on IECC) for state-financed housing. Compliance with BEES is reported at 68% for new residential construction.
ing research into solid state lighting as a way to reduce energy costs as well as behavioral interaction with energy efficiency technology. The Center is funded in part by the US Department of Energy. Last Updated: July 2017 ",5 out of 9,"...
AI summary Arizona, a home-rule state, sees most new construction in jurisdictions adopting IECC 2012 or 2018. State-funded buildings post-2005 must meet LEED Silver and ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standards via Executive Order 2005-05. Utilities support code compliance, and the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project tracks adoption trends.
e licensed, including training and exams related to the ICC building codes. The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) performs all credentialing responsibilities - including training, testing and records maintenance - for the Offi...
AI summary Connecticut requires building code officials to be licensed and provides training and exams related to the ICC building codes. The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) is responsible for credentialing and training. Additionally, Connecticut has policies in place to encourage Combined Heat and Power (CHP) development, including interconnection standards and financing programs. A state statute from 2007 establishes interconnection standards for distributed generation, including CHP systems up to 20MW.
uals, including architects, engineers, contractors, property managers, real estate developers and government regulators, contributed their time, through Technical Advisory Group meetings, to ensure the most appropriate codes possible. Othe...
AI summary The Green Building Act of 2006 mandates green building compliance, enforced by the Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). Training and outreach initiatives, including seminars and compliance tools, support project teams. The Urban Sustainability Administration (USA) provides grants for early design assistance in net-zero energy buildings, aligned with the Clean Energy DC plan aiming for net-zero energy building codes by 2026.
eer exploration through interactive hands-on activities and engaging discussions designed to expose young people to careers in electric utility industries and related fields. Last Updated: July 2021 ","There is no disclosure policy in plac...
AI summary The 2006 Florida Energy Plan mandates that new state government buildings meet LEED standards and reduce energy consumption by 25% from 2002 levels by 2007. Executive Order 07-126 and House Bill 7135 further expand green building requirements for state-owned buildings, including the use of ENERGY STAR-rated buildings and energy saving performance contracts.
rogram is identifying a small subset of companies that have products ready to go to market and will work closely with state partners to identify potential host sites for both pilots and installations. Massachusetts also supports an extensi...
AI summary Massachusetts is supporting clean energy R&D and market development through various incubators and programs like the Clean Energy Extension (CEE). The state has adopted updated energy codes, including the 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016, and continues to expand the stretch energy code. The Next Generation Roadmap for Climate Policy legislation aims to develop an opt-in net-zero stretch code.
Roadmap for Climate Policy legislation signed in March 2021 also calls for development of an opt-in net-zero stretch code that defines a net-zero building and net-zero building performance standards. Last reviewed: July 2021 ","The Board o...
AI summary The Roadmap for Climate Policy legislation signed in March 2021 requires the development of an opt-in net-zero stretch code. The Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) has updated the Massachusetts state building code to include the IECC 2018 with amendments, introducing stronger energy standards such as a lower HERS rating and solar readiness requirements.
Roadmap for Climate Policy legislation signed in March 2021 also calls for development of an opt-in net-zero stretch code that defines a net-zero building and net-zero building performance standards. Last reviewed: July 2021 ","The Board o...
AI summary The Roadmap for Climate Policy legislation, signed in March 2021, mandates the development of an opt-in net-zero stretch code. The Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) has adopted the IECC 2018 with Massachusetts amendments, including strengthening provisions such as solar-ready appendix CA, updated lighting requirements, and EV-ready parking spaces, with the 2015 code's expiration delayed due to the pandemic.
nd was approved by the Missouri Real Estate Commission. Presentations of the course are planned. Division of Energy staff is working toward updating the course so that it is available online for free. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","In 1993, M...
AI summary Missouri has implemented various energy efficiency initiatives, including legislation requiring life-cycle cost analysis for state buildings and executive orders mandating annual energy consumption reductions. The state also adopted a building energy efficiency design standard, which is currently being updated.
project financing. The 2019 Legislature amended statute to better define “cost-effectiveness” of EPC projects. Last Updated: July 2020 ","No public research centers have a focus on energy efficiency. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ",5.5 out of 9...
AI summary The 2019 legislature amended statutes to better define the cost-effectiveness of Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) projects. Montana's building energy codes are mandatory statewide, with residential and commercial codes based on the 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016, with some amendments. Outside city limits, residential home builders are required to self-certify compliance with energy codes, and it is estimated that two-thirds of new homes are built in these areas.
Entities include counties, cities, school districts, state colleges and universities, and state agencies. GOE is also active in both national and local chapters of the Energy Services Coalition (ESC). Nye County was issued a PCAAP award in...
AI summary Nye County and Washoe County School District are engaged in energy efficiency projects, including audits and performance contracting. The University of Nevada-Las Vegas conducts energy research, and Nevada has adopted the 2021 IECC for commercial and residential buildings, though enforcement is handled locally.
ion (OUBCC) reviews and recommends building codes for residential and commercial construction. Residential buildings must comply with the 2015 IRC; however, the energy chapter references the 2009 IRC. While Oklahoma does not currently requ...
AI summary Oklahoma has mandatory statewide building codes for residential and commercial buildings, enforced by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC). Although not all jurisdictions are required to adopt a statewide energy code, counties can participate in PACE programs for energy efficiency through the Oklahoma Energy Independence Act, expanded by SB 1592 in 2020. Approximately 40% of Oklahoma's population resides in jurisdictions that have adopted their own building codes.
he 2011 Puerto Rico Building Code requires compliance with the 2009 IECC for commercial new construction. Municipalities are permitted to adopt stretch codes if more stringent than the statewide code. Last Updated: August 2017 "," Gap Anal...
AI summary Puerto Rico's building code requires compliance with the 2009 IECC for commercial new construction, with municipalities allowed to adopt stricter codes. The 2011 Puerto Rico Building Code was developed with input from various stakeholders. Puerto Rico has limited policies to encourage CHP, with only four new CHP systems installed in 2017. PREPA has interconnection rules for distributed generation up to 1 MW, but not for CHP.
“15% more energy efficiency than buildings constructed according to the prevailing path.” This effort was pursued in conjunction with the RI Building Code Commission and the RI Builder’s Association. Issued in December, 2015, Executive Ord...
AI summary Rhode Island has adopted the 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2010 for commercial buildings with state-specific amendments. The state also maintains a voluntary stretch code aiming for 15% more energy efficiency than the prevailing code, supported by the RI Building Code Commission and RI Builder’s Association.
al or stretch building code based on the International Green Construction Code or equivalent by 2017. Rhode Island currently has a voluntary stretch code for both commercial and residential buildings.
AI summary Rhode Island has implemented a voluntary stretch building code based on the International Green Construction Code or equivalent, applicable to both commercial and residential buildings, with the goal of enforcing it by 2017.
s currently researching several energy topics supported by funding awards from the National Science Foundation and U.S. DOE, totaling around $3 million. Learn more about the University’s efforts here. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ",3.5 out of...
AI summary Tennessee has adopted the 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC codes with amendments for residential construction, effective July 16, 2020. The Department of Commerce and Insurance conducted a rulemaking hearing to adopt these codes, with some weakening amendments. The rulemaking process involved the State Fire Marshal’s Office and included provisions such as retaining 2009 IRC and IECC requirements and allowing local governments to request less stringent building standards.
the State Fire Marshal’s Office are required to obtain a State building code permit prior to commencing construction. The Department verifies contractors' licensure as part of the permitting process. Last Reviewed: September 2020 ","State...
AI summary The State Fire Marshal’s Office, under the Department of Commerce and Insurance (C&I), is responsible for adopting and enforcing state building codes. The 2012 IECC was adopted for commercial and state-owned buildings in 2016, though some buildings still use the 2006 IECC. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent codes voluntarily, but cannot be required to do so.
are required to obtain a State building code permit prior to commencing construction. The Department verifies contractors' licensure as part of the permitting process. Last Reviewed: September 2020
AI summary The text outlines that obtaining a State building code permit is required before construction begins, with the Department verifying contractors' licensure as part of the permitting process. The information was last reviewed in September 2020.
e State may wish to consider conducting additional education, outreach, and/or training. Data was collected from 15 counties spread out across Tennessee, with Davidson County having the highest number of homes tested (27 homes) and Sevier...
AI summary A study conducted in Tennessee in 2018 collected data from 15 counties to assess building energy efficiency. The final report is awaiting approval from the DOE. The State Fire Marshal’s Office collaborates with the Southeastern Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) on building energy codes and provides training to codes inspectors through the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFSCEA).
e access for underserved customers, nor do they include specific measures to prioritize clean energy workforce development. Last Updated: September 2020 ","There is no disclosure policy in place. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","In March 2012,...
AI summary The text discusses West Virginia's Green Buildings Act, which requires compliance with energy conservation codes for public buildings. It also mentions the benchmarking of state facilities and a 2020 study resolution to manage utility costs and deferred maintenance. The Purchasing Division includes alternative fueling mechanisms and considers federal mpg ratings in vendor bids.