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National green building code is in the works
When it comes to building projects, this one's a monster. The construction zone is essentially the entire country. The builders are a variety of specialists, including architects, plumbers, masons, and lighting, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning experts. The goal: a code to guide all development of green commercial buildings in the United States.
U.S.-China Clean Energy Announcements
President Barack Obama and President Hu Jintao announced a far-reaching package of measures to strengthen cooperation between the United States and China on clean energy. U.S. and Chinese officials will work together and with the private sector to develop energy efficient building codes and rating systems; benchmark industrial energy efficiency; train building inspectors and energy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities; harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products; exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems; and, convene a new U.S.-China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two countries.
Bipartisan Agreement on Lighting Standards Would Boost Efficiency in Climate Bill
Key members of the House and Senate today are set to announce a lighting standards agreement that would significantly boost efficiency provisions in the Senate climate and energy bill, efficiency advocates and lighting manufacturers said yesterday.
Indiana Commission Approves Rule Adopting ASHRAE 90.1-2007
In late 2009, a proposal was adopted to amend the Indiana Energy Conservation Code by adopting ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 for commercial and residential buildings. This would be the first substantial commercial code update in two decades. An effective date is expected in early May.
Green Has Arrived as New Standard for Constructing Buildings
Updated building energy-efficiency standards were adopted by the California Energy Commission last month.
West Virginia Considers Early Code Update
Although West Virginia's code update schedule would normally require code updates only a few years after new code versions are published, the state is presently considering an early update to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code.
Colorado Attorney General Offers Energy Code Guidance
The Office of the Attorney General drafted a memo specifying the requirements of adoption of the residential and commercial energy codes. All cities and counties with building codes will be required to adopt and enforce a relatively up-to-date building energy code (2003 International Energy Conservation Code).
Energy Conservation and Power Planning in the Northwest U.S.
The states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington were authorized to form the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council. The Act directed the Council to draw up a plan for meeting the electrical needs of the region at the lowest possible cost. The plan called on Bonneville and region's utilities to develop and implement a wide array of conservation programs, and to adopt more energy-efficient building codes.
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