Energy Codes and Best Practices
Building codes offer a cost-effective way to achieve energy savings in new
residential and commercial construction. SWEEP actively promotes the adoption
of state-of-the-art building energy codes in the Southwest that will increase
energy efficiency in new buildings by 30% or more. SWEEP's activities include:
- Advocating for the adoption of energy codes legislation at the state and
local levels
- Conducting and disseminating reports and analyses on the cost
effectiveness and savings potential from updating residential and commercial
energy codes
- Evaluating code implementation and promoting efforts to improve code
adoption, compliance and enforcement through training and increased funding.
- Providing direct technical assistance to state and local governments
that are developing and implementing efficient codes.
- 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.
- Residential Energy Codes
Describes residential energy code programs adopted in the Southwest
that achieve a 30% or greater improvement in the energy efficiency of new
homes, and outlines the steps and best practices for implementing an
efficient building code.
- Commercial
Energy Codes
Provides information on commercial above-code programs, policies and
technical assistance resources and best practices for implementing energy
codes.
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Information and
Training Resources
See this section for links to additional information on code development, training and other
technical assistance resources available to state and local officials.
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