C&S 4 - ENERGY STAR® Homes as Code

Wednesday, April 29, 2009  ·  8:30 AM - 10:10 AM

In order to more rapidly implement energy efficiency requirements in new home construction, some localities have been adopting the ENERGY STAR® Home program requirements as the minimum code for all builders.  For example, ten of the thirteen Long Island, NY townships have already written ENERGY STAR standards into their local construction codes. In this session, David Beaulieu of CSG will explain and discuss what is happening on Long Island regarding this code adoption strategy by communities. In addition, a representative from the national ENERGY STAR Home program will present the broader perspective of this trend.

 

By attending this session, participants will

 

1. Get a brief overview of what is happening regarding adoption of ENERGY STAR Homes requirements as code in local jurisdictions
2. Get an overview of the issues and benefits of this trend in one location, Long Island, NY
3. Gain an understanding of concerns and issues that the national ENERGY STAR Program has with this trend

 

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Codes & Standards
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Dave Beaulieu
• Sam Rashkin

Course Document(s):

• C&S4_Rashkin1
• C&S4_Rashkin2