P&P 6 - Energy Codes: Strengths, Limitations & Future Role

Thursday, February 05, 2009  ·  1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

Explore how codes, incentives, and programs can be integrated as a comprehensive policy. What problems arise for utility incentive programs when codes are made more stringent? How reliable are savings from codes and what can we learn from compliance study results? What are the implications for education and training? Hear views on the future of energy codes including expansion of scope, testing for actual consumption, and performance paths for all buildings. Is there anything that should not be put into code?

By attending this session, participants will

1. Appreciate the role that codes has and can play as part of a broader policy to achieve enhanced building performance
2. Recognize the broader system of training and enforcement that is needed to support effective code changes
3. Discuss trade offs between codes and incentives such as tax credits and utility rebates

Keyword(s):

codes, code enforcement, code update process, policy, programs, training

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Policy & Program Issues
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Tom Eckman
• Brady Peeks
• David Cohan
• Jeff Harris