By Tasneem Osman |
Massachusetts has emerged as a national leader in high-performance residential construction. The Commonwealth uses a unique three-tiered energy code framework that allows communities to advance building performance significantly beyond the minimum state standard. For residential projects, the technical requirements of the Stretch and Specialized code are rigorous. This technical complexity…
By Tasneem Osman |
In this blog post, we'll delve into three new NEEP resources, each dedicated to a specific facet of building performance, energy efficiency, and resilience. These resources uncover the intersection between building performance standards (BPS) and building energy codes, aimed at guiding state energy offices, policymakers, and communities. We'll highlight the crucial importance of boosting energy…