Top 5 Reasons For Building Energy Codes
In today’s world, energy, economic, and environmental challenges make creating building energy codes an important part of creating a sustainable future. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 40% of the nation’s energy is consumed by buildings. It is important to add new or update older building codes for the future. Check out the top five reasons for energy codes.
#1: Save Money 
Energy codes save money by reducing the needless consumption of energy used to heat, cool, light, ventilate, and provide hot water for buildings. Consumers can use the money saved to put back into the economy.
#2: Reduce Emissions
Buildings use a large amount of energy. As a result, they create emissions. Energy codes help to protect the natural environment from unnecessary emissions. Some examples include pollution and gas house emissions. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, by 2030, 800 million metric tons of Co2 will be saved as a result of codes.
#3: Create Jobs
In the future, more job opportunities will be created due to advanced technology in buildings and the need for energy code experts. Jobs such as technical experts, duct and building leakage professionals, quality control assessors, building and system commissioning agents, and energy auditors and compliance offers will be needed as new codes become created.
#4: Protect Consumers
Not only do energy codes reduce heating and cooling costs and make living conditions more comfortable, but they also help to put money back into the pockets of the consumers. They can reduce pollution and gas house emissions as well. As a result, homes, and businesses have improved indoor air quality. This allows consumers to be comfortable and healthy.
#5: Design and Construction
Energy codes provide a common basis to educate experts in building design and construction in energy efficiency. Requirements are made to affect the overall energy efficiency of buildings. They can help to keep a healthy, comfortable, and functioning indoor environment.
Codes affect areas such as:
- Floors, walls, and ceilings
- Doors and windows
- Heating, ventilating, and cooling systems and equipment
- Water-heating systems and equipment
- Lighting systems and equipment
- Hot water consuming fixtures and appliances
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International Energy Conservation Consultants is an energy codes & standards development, education, and whole building energy simulation services group with design professionals located in Chicago, Champaign and Tinley Park, Illinois. Our team is composed of a select group of nimble energy engineers, architects, home-performance and regulatory practitioners with an unprecedented combination of code development, design, and compliance assessment experience. If you are in need of any of our services, contact us today!
