Building Energy Codes Roundup for 2025: Regional Progress and Pushback
By Cornelia Wu | Thu, December 18, 25
In 2025, the region showed forward progress and frustrating setbacks in building energy codes. Most states in New England and the Mid-Atlantic are reviewing or adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), including appendices and strengthening amendments. We see some momentum behind electric readiness provisions. These prevent costly upgrades for consumers down the line, enabling them to make the choice to adopt modern technologies in the future.
