Proposed Model Building Code Could Slash Energy Use in New Commercial Buildings

A draft model energy code for commercial buildings released Tuesday could reduce net energy use in new buildings by a quarter, which would be a major step toward zero-net-energy and carbon-neutral new buildings. The proposed 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is now open for public comment through mid-October, giving stakeholders a brief window to advocate for a strong final version that can be adopted by states and cities around the country.