Keeping Up With Energy Building Codes

What are energy building codes and why should we keep up with them? Building energy codes are requirements for minimum energy efficiency for new construction and renovations. Examples include increased levels of insulation, better windows, and other ways to deliver energy and dollar savings from year to year throughout the lifetime of a building. The public can also be protected by energy codes because it ensures that energy features are installed at the correct levels. While energy building codes may seem like a hassle, they offer many benefits.

1. Lower Utility Bills

While the startup costs of keeping up with building codes may be higher, it is important to keep up with the latest technology. If you happen to have the latest technology in heating and cooling, your monthly and yearly maintenance costs will actually decrease greatly. You can also save energy and reduce water usage in your home with hot water piping insulation.

2. Increased Comfort

Energy codes can help to increase one’s comfort within a building. These codes make sure that buildings are well insulated and not leaky. The same thing is true for homeowners. Energy codes keep their homes safe during power outages from heat waves or winter storms.

3. Safe and Clean Home

Energy codes are a good way to prevent potential moisture, mold, and rot problems by complying with air sealing requirements. They also can prevent air leaks that could potentially bring contaminants and pollutants outside, into the home. Energy code compliance can help to save you from financial and health issues in the future.

4. Leaves A Positive Impact

Complying with energy codes can have many positive impacts for people within the building and the environment. Non-compliance with energy code requirements can lead to defects within the construction.

Rely On The Experts at IECC

Education and communication are essential when it comes to keeping up with energy building codes. International Energy Conservation Consultants offers a number of services and tools designed to provide our clients with the most contemporary in home performance, building science, Duct & Envelope Tightness (DET), code development, plan review, LEED® facilitation, commercial and residential loads and equipment selection. If you are looking for home builder energy code training, we can help. Contact us today to learn more information about energy building codes, education, or other services we provide. We look forward to hearing from you!