2026 Energy Codes Outlook
Rylyn Kelley explains what’s happening with building energy codes in 2026
Energy Codes
Energy codes allow for energy efficiency improvements in buildings and homes in our communities. Check out our collection of energy codes resources below.
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2025 Energy Codes Outlook: Lawsuits, IECC, BPS Alignment
There’s nothing like a fresh new year to get me excited for goal setting and making progress. I’m not talking about starting an exercise regime or a whole foods diet, I’m talking about energy codes. Can a bench press help save carbon emissions from buildings? No, but energy codes can. Can legumes reduce energy utility … Continued
IECC: Barriers to Climate Action in the 2027 Model Energy Code
We need strong efficiency and electrification proponents in the IECC development process! Make your comments on the draft Scope and Intent by August 19, 2024.
Missed Connections: Building Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards
At what point do buildings exit the realm of energy codes and enter the realm of BPS? Marshall and Louise detail why we need alignment between the two to effectively decarbonize buildings.
HUD Decision Helps Residents Save on Energy
IMT celebrates the decision by HUD and USDA to update their minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes.
Code Adoption Toolkit: Part 2
This resource explains how to play a role in advocating for adoption of the strongest, most efficient energy codes.
What defines a building performance standard (BPS)?
Learn how BPS complements traditional building energy code approaches, but works quite differently.
Energy Codes Forecast 2024: Money, Politics, and a New Model Code
Cherylyn Kelley gives an overview of the state of U.S. energy codes: federal funding, the 2024 IECC, and legislative updates.
Analysis of Equipment Trade-offs in Residential Energy Codes
This report examines the homeowner energy cost impacts of reinstating equipment trade-offs, as proposed by the National Association of Homebuilders for the 2015 IECC.
Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability White Paper
This white paper addresses two issues that opponents to improved energy codes typically raise.