Energy Codes and Best Practices
Building energy codes offer a cost-effective way to
achieve energy savings in new residential and commercial
construction. SWEEP participates in energy code
advancements by:
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Advocating for the adoption of energy
codes legislation at the state and local
levels
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Conducting and disseminating reports and
analyses on the cost effectiveness and
savings potential from updating
residential and commercial energy codes
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Promoting efforts to improve code
adoption, compliance and enforcement
through measurement and process
documentation
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Providing technical assistance to state
and local governments that are
developing and implementing efficient
codes
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Supporting training programs for
building code officials, general
contractors, engineers, architects and
others on residential and commercial
energy codes requirements and compliance
This section of the site provides information on the status of building codes
in the Southwest, describes leading examples of programs and best practices for
efficient residential and commercial building energy codes, and provides links
to code-related information resources for organizations interested in pursuing
efficient building codes.
- Status
of Building Energy Codes in the Southwest
This section provides updated information on the status of building
energy codes adopted at the state and local levels in the Southwest:
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Residential Energy Codes
Describes progressive residential energy code policies and programs in the
Southwest, outlines the steps and
best practices for implementing an efficient building code, and explains the
cost-effectiveness of residential energy codes
- Commercial
Energy Codes
Describes progressive commercial energy code policies and programs in the
Southwest, outlines the steps and
best practices for implementing an efficient building code, and explains the
cost-effectiveness of commercial energy codes
- Information and
Training Resources
Provides links to key resources and agencies
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