Electrification and Energy Codes Primer
Buildings make up almost 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Technologies that decarbonize our
building stock can provide a massive opportunity to mitigate the impact of climate change and curb future
emissions. There are large opportunities for emissions reductions and cost…
Enhancing Building Energy Resiliency Through Building Performance Standards and Energy Codes
Buildings are confronting heightened vulnerabilities due to the shifting climate, resulting in amplified risks such as extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and energy…
Energy Code Triggers for Existing Buildings
As states advance their commitments to building decarbonization and electrification, it is important to reevaluate our perception of existing buildings and their corresponding energy consumption. Building energy codes can be used as regulatory instruments that define the minimum…
Advancing Virtual Power Plants Through Energy Codes
This brief will look at the components of a VPP, explore national model code provisions that advance VPP technology, and provide examples of states that have adopted VPP provisions in their energy code. It will also lay out the challenges associated with VPPs and discuss future…