2021 IECC Significant Changes
Updates to the International Energy Conservation Code (2018 to 2021) aim to improve building energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases. […]
Passive House
Do you know Passive House certified homes use about 90% less energy than the average home? Passive House building standards […]
Zero Code
In 2018, the non-profit organization Architecture 2030 created the Zero Code with the goal of reducing overall building sector emissions […]
Energy Code Benefits for Communities
How do energy codes benefit communities? Energy codes lower utility costs, increase resilience to climate events, reduce pollution, place less […]
Blower Door Testing
Energy code requirements have been a large driver for the increase in blower door testing. Blower door testing became a […]
Building a Successful Energy Code Training Program
In May 2019, SEDAC presented lessons learned from our Energy Code Training and Support Program at the 2019 National Energy […]
Energy Code: Low-income Housing
Nowhere is there a greater need for energy efficiency than in low-income housing. Low-income households have a higher energy burden. […]
An Introduction to COMcheck & REScheck
The Department of Energy developed COMcheck and REScheck to improve consistency in code compliance. These free, easy-to-use tools help verify […]
Duct Leakage Testing
Duct leakage testing helps to make sure that ducts are properly sealed to create an energy efficient, comfortable, and healthy […]
Energy Rating Index
Newly constructed residential buildings in Illinois have three paths for compliance. This energy code smart tip explores the basics of […]