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Passive House

September 20, 2022January 6, 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, 2022December 1, 2022

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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Building a Successful Energy Code Training Program

May 31, 2019January 10, 2022

In May 2019, SEDAC presented lessons learned from our Energy Code Training and Support Program at the 2019 National Energy […]

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Energy Code: Low-income Housing

January 29, 2020January 10, 2022

Nowhere is there a greater need for energy efficiency than in low-income housing. Low-income households have a higher energy burden. […]

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An Introduction to COMcheck & REScheck

January 29, 2020January 10, 2022

The Department of Energy developed COMcheck and REScheck to improve consistency in code compliance. These free, easy-to-use tools help verify […]

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Duct Leakage Testing

March 20, 2020January 10, 2022

Duct leakage testing helps to make sure that ducts are properly sealed to create an energy efficient, comfortable, and healthy […]

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Energy Rating Index

June 11, 2020January 10, 2022

Newly constructed residential buildings in Illinois have three paths for compliance. This energy code smart tip explores the basics of […]

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Slab Insulation

September 28, 2020January 10, 2022

Slabs can be big culprits for energy loss from heat that is conducted outward and through the perimeter of the […]

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