Alabama

Alabama received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is administering multiple training, technical assistance, and consumer outreach projects:

The Southface Institute is providing energy code training across the state that will cover the 2006 IECC, 2009 IECC, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007.

Additionally, BCAP and the International Codes Council are working together to launch the Energy Code Ambassadors Program (ECAP) in Alabama. The project will provide specific energy code enforcement training to selected code officials, which will equip them to assist other code officials in the state on a one-on-one basis and mentor construction industry participants on energy code compliance. Training is scheduled for May 2011.

Finally, BCAP is working with a number of local stakeholders to develop state-specific, easy-to-understand guides to help consumers and construction professionals understand the goals of energy codes and the energy performance they should expect from the homes they purchase or build and design.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Alabama, please visit our Alabama code status page and check out the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's (SEEA) Regional Energy Codes Needs Assessment.

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Alaska

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in Alaska. Please check back soon for updates.

If the state is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

 For information on the status of energy codes in Alaska, please visit our Alaska code status page.

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Arizona

Arizona has been awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for code training efforts. Arizona is a home rule state and has no statewide energy code, but has many local municipalities who have adopted the 2006 IECC and by reference the ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Standard. The funding will be used to design an Arizona-specific training curriculum that may be a model for other southwestern states. The state expects to train over 1,000 individuals on the 2009 IECC for both residential and commercial construction. As part of this grant, the state is also conducting a train-the-trainer project for 20+ Arizona professionals from the design and enforcement communities, as well as from community colleges and local government in order to to sustain these efforts after the grant period ends in summer 2011. The state is also funding individuals to receive ICC certification on the energy code.

Various utilities are also carrying out additional implementation efforts as part of their energy efficiency portfolio standard mandate. They can receive credit for up to one-third of the energy savings in buildings when jurisdictions adopt the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or more efficient codes. Two organizations in the state are actively working with utilities and building code officials on this endeavor: the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) and Project Resource Origins.

For information on the status of energy codes in Arizona, please visit our Arizona code status page.

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Arkansas

Working with the Arkansas Energy Office, BCAP has completed the Arkansas Gap Analysis Report. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code. Please visit the CPA Program Page to learn more about BCAP's implementation work.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Arkansas, please visit our Arkansas code status page and check out the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's (SEEA) Regional Energy Codes Needs Assessment.

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California

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in California. Please check back soon for updates.

If the state is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

For information on the status of energy codes in California, please visit our California code status page.

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Colorado

With support from the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) and the Dept. of Local Affairs (DOLA), BCAP has completed the Colorado Gap Analysis Report and Strategic Compliance Plan. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code. The Plan maps out a realistic path forward. Please visit the CPA Program Page to learn more about BCAP's implementation work.

Additionally, Colorado received a DOE grant to support model code adoption, training, and compliance. GEO and DOLA launched the Energy Code Support Program to provide workshops and site visits within Colorado’s 329 code jurisdictions. The training workshop series builds off the state's previous efforts. Additionally, a Colorado-specific 2009 IECC tool kit and energy code support line are available.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Colorado, please visit our Colorado code status page.

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Connecticut

The State of Connecticut is cooperating with Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) to adopt and implement the 2009 IECC. NEEP has developed a set of resources and model policy to assist with implementation.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Connecticut, please visit our Connecticut code status page.

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Delaware

Working with the Delaware Energy Office, BCAP has completed the Delaware Gap Analysis Report and Strategic Compliance Plan. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code. The Plan maps out a realistic path forward. Please visit the CPA Program Page to learn more about BCAP's implementation work.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Delaware, please visit our Delaware code status page.

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District of Columbia

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in the District of Columbia. Please check back soon for updates.

If the District of Columbia is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

For information on the status of energy codes in the District of Columbia, please visit our  District of Columbia code status page.

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Florida

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in Florida. Please check back soon for updates.

If the state is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Florida, please visit our Florida code status page and check out the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's (SEEA) Regional Energy Codes Needs Assessment.

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Georgia

Georgia is taking part in the Department of Energy's Compliance Pilot Study, which will track and evaluate compliance in the state and set up a model for other states to achieve 90%+ compliance with the 2009 IECC. The state has completed the BECP survey and all of the evaluations of 44 commercial buildings. A final report will be relased by June 2011.

Please visit the DOE State Compliance Evaluation page for more information. 

Additionally, Georgia received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. The target audience for the subsequent energy code training will be code officials, based on BCAP materials. Georgia is looking at potential partnerships with technical colleges and plans to provide online materials and training. The ultimate goal is to track compliance results and tie them back to training curriculum.

In addition, the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) is working to establish a training network in the state. SEEA just hosted a Train-the-Trainer program through BECP in Atlanta and should be holding an additional training in August 2011. 

For more information on the status of energy codes in Georgia, please visit our Georgia code status page and check out the SEEA Regional Energy Codes Needs Assessment.

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Hawai'i

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in Hawai'i. Please check back soon for updates.

If the state is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

 For information on the status of energy codes in Hawai'i, please visit our Hawai'i code status page.

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Idaho

Idaho is taking part in the Department of Energy's Compliance Pilot Study, which will track and evaluate compliance in the state and set up a model for other states to achieve 90%+ compliance with the 2009 IECC. Researchers will conduct on-site interviews in local jurisdictions to determine current data collection and storage practices and review five residential and five non-residential plan sets. The relevant state building code administrative agencies will verify the data collection and plan retention requirements that already exist to determine how the current situation can be improved. Furthermore, the Lighting Design Lab (LDL) will study several building types (office, retail and warehouse) with the goal of identifying consistent problem areas which can be addressed with education, changes to code language or definitions, or both.

Please visit the DOE Northwest Pilot Studies page to learn more about the study. Additional resources are also available.

Moreover, Idaho has conducted multiple well-received energy code training sessions around the state. The state is also participating in the ICC/BCAP Code Ambassadors Program. Finally, Idaho has received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. Please check back soon for updates.

 For more information on the status of energy codes in Idaho, please visit our Idaho code status page.

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Illinois

BCAP has completed the Illinois Gap Analysis Report and Strategic Compliance Plan. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code. The Plan maps out a realistic path forward. Please visit the CPA Program Page to learn more about BCAP's implementation work.

Additionally, Illinois received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. Currently, the state is conducting a companion gap analysis (through the Metro Mayors Caucus – does not include Chicago) to collaborate closely with BCAP’s statewide effort. Illinois will provide ½ day coaching sessions on plan review, and also creating a job shadow program with code inspectors and plans to provide real-time feedback and training.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Illinois, please visit our Illinois code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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Indiana

Indiana will be completing its own implementation project. The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) posted an RFP for an entity to administer a Building Code Compliance Program for the energy conservation provisions of the Indiana Residential Code and the Indiana Energy Conservation Code. The chosen administrator will create a road map to achieve at least 90 percent enforcement of both the residential and commercial energy codes by 2017.

Please check back soon for updates to the progress of their project, as well as potential collaborations between their project and others going on throughout the country. Visit the DOE page on the grant to learn more.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Indiana, please visit our Indiana code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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Iowa

Iowa is taking part in the Department of Energy's Compliance Pilot Study, which will track and evaluate compliance in the state and set up a model for other states to achieve 90%+ compliance with the 2009 IECC. In Iowa, the pilot study will evaluate a sample of 44 new residential buildings. The evaluation will utilize a mix of private third party energy raters, state building inspectors, city and county building inspectors, and investor-owned utility rebate programs. Training for the pilot study evaluators will begin in December 2010.

Click on the logo below to learn more about the Compliance Pilot Program, or here for additional resources.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Iowa, please visit our Iowa code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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Kansas

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in Kansas. Please check back soon for updates.

If the state is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Kansas, please visit our Kansas code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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Kentucky

BCAP has completed the Kentucky Gap Analysis Report and Strategic Compliance Plan. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code. The Plan maps out a realistic path forward. Please visit the CPA Program Page to learn more about BCAP's implementation work.

Additionally, Kentucky received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. Currently, the state estimates that it is at 30% compliance with the energy code. The DOE/PNNL funding will be used to support code inspectors who will later be sustained via permit fees.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Kentucky, please visit our Kentucky code status page and check out the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's (SEEA) Regional Energy Codes Needs Assessment.

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Louisiana

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in Louisiana. Please check back soon for updates.

If the state is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Louisiana, please visit our Louisiana code status page and check out the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's (SEEA) Regional Energy Codes Needs Assessment.

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Maine

The State of Maine has been awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to be used toward code adoption, training, and compliance. The state is currently using 3rd party inspectors to enforce the code and partnering with community colleges to provide training (a full week). The ultimate goal is to create long-term sustainable infrastructure for on-going training through colleges.

For information on the status of energy codes in Maine, please visit our Maine code status page.

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Maryland

The State of Maryland is currently working with BCAP to complete a State Gap Analysis and Implementation Toolkit. Included in their efforts is the update to a new training curriculum for stakehloders for the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Maryland, please visit our Maryland code status page.

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts is taking part in the Department of Energy's Compliance Pilot Study, which will track and evaluate compliance in the state and set up a model for other states to achieve 90%+ compliance with the 2009 IECC. Massachusetts will evaluate at least 44 new residential buildings. The pilot will leverage existing survey work currently in the design phase to provide BECP with the following: 1) feedback on BECP materials, tools, and methodologies, 2) information on the logistics and time involved to evaluate buildings, and 3) data from the evaluation checklists.

Click on the logo below to learn more about the Compliance Pilot Program, or here for additional resources available.

Additionally, Massachusetts received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. Please check back soon for updates.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Massachusetts, please visit our Massachusetts code status page.

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Michigan

BCAP has completed the Michigan Gap Analysis Report and Strategic Compliance Plan. The result of research and stakeholder interviews, the Report analyzes the current code implementation efforts in the state and makes recommendations for achieving 90 percent compliance with the model energy code. The Plan maps out a realistic path forward. Please visit the CPA Program Page to learn more about BCAP's implementation work.

Additionally, Michigan received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. Please check back soon for updates.

Currently, Michigan State University is under contract to do a training blitz using BECP materials and tools. The training will target specific audiences (e.g., code officials vs. bldrs) in each session. The state also plans to provide circuit rider training.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Michigan, please visit our Michigan code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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Minnesota

BCAP is unaware of an implementation project underway in Minnesota. Please check back soon for updates.

If the state is participating in an implementation project, please contact us.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Minnesota, please visit our Minnesota code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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Mississippi

The Southface Institute received a grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for training, compliance, advocacy, and economic impact research. Their goals are to assess needs and gaps in the state, measure the economic impact of compliance, develop supporting tools, identify key organizations to provide training, develop curriculum, and develop a train-the-trainer program.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Mississippi, please visit our Mississippi code status page and check out the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's (SEEA) Regional Energy Codes Needs Assessment.

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Missouri

The State of Missouri received a grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to be used toward code adoption, training, and compliance. BCAP completed in-person adoption advocacy trips to a handful of municipalities throughout the state. This hands-on assistance also included developing the Missouri Gap Analysis Report and Local Energy Code Action Kit for the selected municipalities, similar to work BCAP conducted for Alabama in 2010 and through the Compliance Planning Assistance Program (CPA).

For more information on the status of energy codes in Missouri, please visit our Missouri code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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Montana

Montana is taking part in the Department of Energy's Compliance Pilot Study, which will track and evaluate compliance in the state and set up a model for other states to achieve 90%+ compliance with the 2009 IECC. In Montana, the study will compare compliance levels between homes built inside jurisdictions where building officials enforce the code and those built outside jurisdictions (more than 50%) where builders self-certify. A minimum of 50 homes inside the jurisdictions and 50 homes outside will be evaluated. 

Researchers will also conduct on-site interviews in local jurisdictions to determine current data collection and storage practices and review five residential and five non-residential plan sets. The relevant state building code administrative agencies will verify the data collection and plan retention requirements that already exist to determine how the current situation can be improved. Furthermore, the Lighting Design Lab (LDL) will study several building types (office, retail and warehouse) with the goal of identifying consistent problem areas which can be addressed with education, changes to code language or definitions, or both.

Please visit the DOE Northwest Pilot Studies page to learn more about the study. Additional resources are also available.

Additionally, Montana received a DOE grant to be used toward model code adoption, training, and compliance. Currently, the state is providing ICC training, using hundreds of pictures to help convey key concepts/issues and highlight the consequences of not following code. The state has also developed factsheets for residential energy code requirements – with Montana-specific amendments. As of right now, the only building permits required/issued are electrical permits.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Montana, please visit our Montana code status page.

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Nebraska

The State of Nebraska received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to be used toward code adoption, training, and compliance. The state awarded BCAP funding to conduct a gap analysis report similar to the Compliance Planning Assistance Program (CPA). BCAP staff have begun the process of interviewing state energy office officials and stakeholders on the ground. BCAP will also complete a cost/benefit analysis detailing the economic value of improved energy code compliance.

For more information on the status of energy codes in Nebraska, please visit our Nebraska code status page and check out the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2010 Energy Code Needs Analysis Report.

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