The region with the largest variation in codes is the Midwest, ranging from current model codes in some states to no code in others. In this group you can find other Midwest stakeholders, share resources, and ask question to help bring all Midwest states up to speed on adoption and compliance of the model energy codes.
Midwest Region
- Resource by Ryan M on December 16, 2011
- Resource by Ryan M on December 16, 2011
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- Resource by John Miller on January 25, 2011
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- Resource by Eric Plunkett on December 30, 2010
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In December 2010, MEEA completed an Energy Codes Needs Analysis Report as part of a grant with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Covering 13 Midwest states, this report highlights key state specific issues and barriers as they relate to code adoption, enforcement, and compliance. Specific topics covered include the state’s current energy code status, code barriers, definitive needs, and possible recommendations. In addition to each state, the report broadly summarizes the regional needs of the Midwest and includes an Appendix which identifies current Statutes and relevant regulations for each of the 13 states.
For more information on energy code issues in the Midwest, please visit MEEA's website.
This code compliance case study looks at the Wisconsin practice requiring design professionals to sign a statement of compliance at the completion of a building project. This practice requires that a design professional be involved not only with the plan review, but also during the construction process.
As part of BCAP's Compliance Planning Assistance Program (CPA), this gap analysis report analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of energy code adoption and implementation in the state of Michigan. The report also recommends potential actions state agencies, local jurisdictions, and other stakeholders can take to achieve 100% compliance with the model energy codes. This report was prepared by BCAP and the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth for the United States Department of Energy.
This document breaks down the associated costs for important state-led activities which support energy code compliance over a 3 year period, distinuishing between small, medium, and large states.
This document takes a look at valuable state-led activities which support energy code compliance and identifies average associated costs over a 3 year period.
In the City of Austin, Texas, which had grown to nearly 800,000 residents by 2010, the adoption and implementation of a requirement for third-party testing to verify compliance with energy codes in new residential buildings has bolstered energy efficient residential construction. The process of designing and adopting a third-party testing requirement has generated awareness among developers, homebuilders, and contractors of the need to achieve minimum energy efficiency standards. Implementation of a code-required testing program has held these stakeholders more accountable for seeing that these standards are met. The end result: higher energy code compliance rates in newly constructed homes.
This code compliance case study looks at the role of third-party plan review as a way to improve compliance with building energy codes.
Residential-type ENERGY STAR windows are a good choice for saving energy in single family and many multifamily buildings. However, structural, safety and façade design considerations in mid- and high-rise buildings often call for commercial-type windows which are not part of the ENERGY STAR program. This fact sheet summarizes the issues of specifying energy efficient windows in mid- and high-rise residential buildings, and provides recommended U-factor and SHGC values for a few design scenarios.
Full Report: Windows for Mid- and High-rise Residential Building
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