Additional Resources

A Guide for Communities: Getting Involved with Building Energy Codes

Understanding the significance of building energy codes and pathways for engagement empowers communities to participate in the development and implementation of building energy codes, contributing to broader goals of environmental sustainability and public health. Building energy codes offer…

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Equity in the Public Hearing and Comment Period for Building Energy Codes

There are various limitations that restrict community involvement in the code development process, particularly during the public engagement periods. Limited resources, geographical constraints, tight timelines and other barriers significantly hinder community participation, especially among…

Addendum to Building Energy Codes for a Carbon Constrained Era: Regional Progress & Next Steps

The following report serves as an addendum to a previous report published by NEEP, titled Building Energy Codes for a Carbon Constrained Era: A Toolkit of Strategies and Examples (2017). This report provides regional progress updates on the innovative strategies and recommendations outlined in…

User Guide: Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing Support Tools

The cold climate heat pump sizing support tools help users to select cold climate air source heat pump (ccASHP) products that are sized to best match the peak and annual heating needs of a home or heating zone. The tools, functioning within the NEEP ccASHP Product List website, include a search…

The Opportunity of Windows

Windows are an immensely important part of every building, both residential and commercial, shaping our experience of daylight and ventilation. Unfortunately, they can also be the source of huge leaks in the building envelope’s air sealing, which means more energy than necessary is required to…

Off-Site Construction: Meeting Passive House and Zero Energy Ready Home Requirements

Off-site construction is a process that involves manufacturing components or modules of a building in a controlled factory setting, followed by an on-site assembly. This form of construction offers many benefits including energy efficiency, time and material savings, less disruption of project…

Exploring the Health Benefits of Off-site Construction

Off-site construction refers to the process of assembling building components or modules in a factory or off-site location and then transporting them to a construction site for final installation. This method of construction provides excellent value for health benefits, both in terms of…

Emerging Technologies in Off-site Construction

Off-site constructed homes, also known as modular homes, present numerous advantages. They offer cost-effectiveness, shorter construction timelines, and the ability to create homes that prioritize energy efficiency. This approach leads to time and material savings and reduces emissions from…

Communities Using Remote Virtual Inspections

Remote Virtual Inspection (RVI) involves the use of remote visualization technologies and methods to inspect, certify, audit, and diagnose the design, operation, or performance of buildings. While RVIs gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous jurisdictions have since expanded and…

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