EnergyCodes.gov offers the government codes to identify building energies
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DOE: Building Energy Codes - Home
Description
About the Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working to improve the energy efficiency of the Nation's buildings through new technologies and better building practices. Energy-efficient buildings improve the lives of Americans by saving consumers money, lessening our demand for fossil fuels, decreasing the need for new power generation, and reducing environmental emissions.
DOE's Building Energy Codes Program is an information resource on national model energy codes. We work with other government agencies, state and local jurisdictions, national code organizations, and industry to promote stronger building energy codes and help states adopt, implement, and enforce those codes.
How We Do It
Strengthening energy codes increases the likelihood of energy and cost savings in new construction and renovations to existing buildings. New buildings can be designed to be both more comfortable and more efficient, cutting heating and cooling costs by close to 50%. The most cost-effective time to improve the envelope, equipment, and lighting efficiency of existing buildings is when those elements must be replaced or upgraded for new owners or tenants or due to normal wear and tear.
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- Alexa: EnergyCodes.gov
