NEWS & ARTICLES

Each of us is laying a foundation, framing a wall, or shingling a roof in the construction of something much bigger than ourselves.

Amy Schmidt 3/21/25 Amy Schmidt 3/21/25

Don’t Throw the Baby out with the Bath Water... 4 Critical Roles of the DOE Energy Codes Program

The 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) development process has left the stable, but the road is muddy.

Amy Schmidt 2/13/25 Amy Schmidt 2/13/25

Muddy Road Ahead

The 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) development process has left the stable, but the road is muddy.

Amy Schmidt 1/21/25 Amy Schmidt 1/21/25

The Energy Efficient Codes Coalition: Same Mission... New Leadership

The Energy Efficient Codes Coalition (EECC) was founded in 2007 with the goal of advancing the energy efficiency of homes and buildings. Now, as we begin the code development cycle for the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) the EECC mission continues under new leadership.

Amy Schmidt 1/10/25 Amy Schmidt 1/10/25

DOE Determination of the 2024 IECC Energy Cost Savings

While we recognize that the 2024 IECC determination shows a total energy cost savings of 6.6%, the 2024 IECC was published with weakened efficiency measures compared to the 2021 IECC that jeopardize the long-term benefits to homeowners.