Category Archives: Energy Code
THE 2018 IECC & STATE ADOPTION
Within the home performance community, 2018 marks the exciting introduction of the newest residential energy code – the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Like a celebrity, the 2018 IECC is something to admire but may seem out of reach … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 IECC, Energy Efficiency, IECC State Adoption
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE 2018 IECC?
The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®) is code establishing a baseline for energy efficiency by setting performance standards for the building envelope (defined as the boundary that separates heated/cooled air from unconditioned, outside air), mechanical systems, lighting systems, and … Continue reading
BUILDING ENERGY CODE SERIES – PART 4: BUILDING ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE
After previously discussing what building codes are, how they are developed, and how they are adopted, we now explore the final, and perhaps most important, stage of the building energy code cycle: compliance. Compliance is where “the rubber meets the road” for energy codes. Without … Continue reading
BUILDING ENERGY CODES SERIES – PART 3: HOW ARE BUILDING ENERGY CODES ADOPTED?
Building energy codes set minimum energy efficiency levels, but those savings are never realized unless states and localities actually adopt them. State adoption usually occurs through either legislative action or through regulatory agency actions. In some states, codes are adopted by local … Continue reading
BUILDING ENERGY CODES SERIES – PART 2: HOW ARE BUILDING ENERGY CODES DEVELOPED?
Continuing with our 4 part series on Building Codes, we are now going to take a deeper dive into the three main steps in the codes process: how they are developed, adopted, and complied with. This post focuses on the … Continue reading
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Tagged ASHRAE, Building Energy Codes, IECC
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BUILDING ENERGY CODES SERIES – PART 1: WHAT ARE THEY?
While the people who participate in the development process know energy codes inside and out, I know they are not as clear to the broader public. So let’s take a step back. Here’s a primer on what energy codes are, … Continue reading
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Tagged Building Energy Codes, Code Adoption, Code Compliance, Code Development
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ENERGY RETROFIT OF ORTLIEB’S BOTTLING HOUSE
The Henry F. Ortlieb Bottling House built in 1948, was once part of the Ortlieb’s Brewing Company complex, a dense residential and commercial district north of Center City Philadelphia. © MICHAEL MORAN/OTTO When architecture and research firm KieranTimberlake began the search … Continue reading
NEWPORT IN ACTION
Newport Ventures hosted a Plan Review for Residential Buildings and a Plan Review for Commercial Buildings in Syracuse, NY on March 14th, 2018. Matt Evans and David Brignati were the trainers for these sessions. The Residential and Commercial Plan Review … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Homes, Plan Review
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ENERGY CODES ARE LIFE SAFETY CODES
Energy codes do much more than just help builders construct tighter houses Building codes ensure and protect the safety of the houses and buildings where we live and work. The International Energy Conservation Code, or IECC, is one of a … Continue reading
BLOWER DOOR TESTING AND WHY YOU NEED ONE?
Many people look forward to selecting paint colors, countertops and appliances when designing their new homes. One other item that they may want to add to the list is how tightly the home is built. AIR LEAKAGE AND CODE A … Continue reading
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