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Energy Code Benefits for Homeowners and Realtors

February 15, 2022September 29, 2023

For over 25 years, building energy codes have played a significant role in saving American homeowners money on utilities while […]

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Energy Code Benefits for Architects & Engineers

February 22, 2022September 29, 2023

Energy codes provide an opportunity for architects and engineers to serve the public good by creating buildings with low environmental […]

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Illinois Stretch Energy Code

June 22, 2023September 29, 2023

On September 15, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2408, enacting the Illinois Energy Transition Act (formerly known as the […]

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Building Electrification

September 26, 2023September 29, 2023

Building electrification describes the shift to using electricity rather than burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal for heating […]

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2021 IECC Significant Changes

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Updates to the International Energy Conservation Code (2018 to 2021) aim to improve building energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases. […]

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Passive House

September 20, 2022February 20, 2023

Do you know Passive House certified homes use about 90% less energy than the average home? Passive House building standards […]

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Zero Code

December 1, 2022February 20, 2023

In 2018, the non-profit organization Architecture 2030 created the Zero Code with the goal of reducing overall building sector emissions […]

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Energy Code Benefits for Communities

December 9, 2021January 11, 2022

How do energy codes benefit communities? Energy codes lower utility costs, increase resilience to climate events, reduce pollution, place less […]

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Blower Door Testing

January 29, 2020January 10, 2022

Energy code requirements have been a large driver for the increase in blower door testing. Blower door testing became a […]

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Thermal Comfort

January 29, 2020January 10, 2022

Why should designers and building professionals make the extra effort to comply with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code? Following the […]

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