The International Code Council, the developer of “International” family of model building codes, is accepting code change proposals through Oct. 12 for the update of the ICC’s 2024 International ...

The International Code Council is proposing a drastic and controversial change that would streamline the development process for its model International Energy Conservation Code, basing it instead on ...

The Longmont Sustainability Advisory Board of Commissioners has thrown its support behind a regional approach to updating the city’s energy codes. At a remote meeting held Wednesday evening, the board ...

The N.C. General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill pausing efforts to update North Carolina’s energy efficiency codes. Home builders argue the updates are too expensive, while advocates argue they ...

The six witnesses asked a legislative rules committee to delay updates meant to help Vermont reach its climate goals, contending that they could be disastrous without additional training and ...

At Deerfield’s Annual Town Meeting on May 11, residents will chose the future standard of building construction in town. Three options lie before us: Maintain the current “Stretch Energy Code,” adopt ...

Minnesota laws passed this year created accelerated updates to the residential energy code and ended fluorescent light bulb sales in the state. Lawmakers passed just a handful of clean-energy-related ...

Framingham city councilors are split on adopting a stricter and more energy-efficient building code. Proponents argue the policy will lower energy costs, improve health and reduce greenhouse gas ...

Colorado has officially adopted a new building code designed to make homes and offices more climate-friendly without further inflating the state's high cost of living. The Colorado Energy Office ...

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