How Energy Codes Affect You
This graphic shows how a space built to a more efficient energy code increases comfort and results in lower energy bills for your home and business.
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.
The Latest
Massachusetts Adopts Statewide Building Benchmarking and Transparency Law
IMT insight into the buildings benchmarking portion of Massachusetts’ 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill
Code Adoption Toolkit: Part 1
The Code Adoption Toolkit provides information to support adoption of energy efficienct building codes.
Are Energy Codes Exacerbating the Housing Affordability Crisis?
Cherylyn Kelly explains misconceptions around the costs of more efficient building codes.
Effective Building Policies Need to Align Codes and BPS
Amy Boyce explains why codes matter to effective building performance policy for existing buildings.
ICC Eliminates Governmental Voting in Model Energy Code
An overview of the International Codes Council’s decision to end governmental voting on the model energy code.
Infographic: 10 Ways Energy Code Optimizes Office Building Savings
Visual explanation of the top 10 ways energy code reduces operating costs for office buildings.
Infographic: 10 Ways Energy Code Optimizes Retail Building Savings
Visual explanation of the top 10 ways energy code reduces operating costs for retail buildings.
Resilient Electrification: Writing Rules for a Flexible, Renewable and Equitable Grid
Electrification and clean energy require smart, strategic changes in how we regulate buildings.
A Lifecycle Approach to Building Performance Regulation
This document examines the missing link between energy codes and building performance standards. It offers cities clear actions for smart regulation.