The Massachusetts Voters Guide to the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code
The requirements outlined in this document are in addition to those in the “regular” stretch code that jurisdictions follow as part of the Green Communities Program. As of January 1, 2023, the stretch code has been automatically updated for all Green Communities. Most of the…
2023 Updated MA Commercial Stretch Code Summary
Massachusetts has recently revamped its energy stretch code to make it more energy efficient. 300 cities and towns in Massachusetts currently follow the stretch code through their Green Community designation by the Department of Energy Resources.…
2023 Updated MA Residential Stretch Code Summary
Massachusetts has recently revamped its energy stretch code to make it more energy efficient. 300 cities and towns in Massachusetts currently follow the stretch code through their Green Community designation by the Department of Energy Resources.…
Emissions Factors for REED 2011-2021 Supporting Info Doc
Emissions factors used in REED for program years 2011 - 2021. This was linked to in the 2023 Supporting Info Document
Centering Equity in the Rules and Regulations of a Building Performance Standard
Building performance standards are relatively new in practice and there is no uniform standard for how they are designed or operated. This document is meant to guide policymakers, regulators, and others…
Operational Carbon in Building Energy Codes
Operational carbon is the term used to describe emissions that are associated with the “operations” of a building, specifically the energy used to power, heat, cool…
ICC/MBI Standards 1200 & 1205-2021 for Off-site Construction
This brief discusses the new model language of the 1200 and 1205 Standards, which covers the roles of code officials and third-party inspectors, and clarifies how the new standards apply in the context of existing state and local enforcement programs. The 1205 Standard further offers guidance to…
