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Vermont DOE Status of State Energy Codes
Residential |
Commercial |
Statewide Residential Code:
 State Specific Code |
Statewide Commercial Code:
State Specific Code |
| State Amendments:
Yes |
State Amendments:
Yes |
| State Certification:
None |
State Certification:
None |
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Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
| Can use REScheck to show compliance:
Yes |
Can use COMcheck to show compliance:
Yes |
| Notes on the State's Residential Code:
Based upon the 2000 IECC and Vermont's amendments. |
Notes on the State's Commercial Code:
Based on 2004 IECC with amendments to include ASHRAE 90.1-2004 |
| Approximate Stringency:
More stringent than the 2000 IECC |
Approximate Stringency:
More stringent than the 2004 IECC |
| Current Status Comments:
Effective Jan. 1, 2007, updated commercial energy code. The Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) was enacted into law in 2006 (21 V.S.A. Section 268). The CBES is the energy code for all commercial buildings and residential building 4 stories or greater above grade in Vermont. This code shall not apply to farm structures as defined in 24 V.S.A. Section 4413. The 2005 Vermont Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction is a stand alone document for the State of Vermont based upon amendments to the International Energy Conservation CodeŽ 2004 Supplement. In addition the energy code allows an alternative path of ASHRAE 90.1-2004 with some Vermont specific requirements that are outlined in the energy code handbook. |
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| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Information:
Governor's Letter: http://www.energy.gov/media/Douglas_Vermont.pdf BECP Nationwide Reports:Residential Commercial |
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State Website(s):
Energy Efficiency Division: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy-efficiency/ee_energyefficiency.html
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partner: http://www.neep.org
Primary Technical Contact:
David O'Brien
Commissioner
Vermont Department of Public Service
Energy Efficiency Division
112 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2601
PH: (802) 828-2321
FX: (802) 828-2342
Email: david.o'brien@state.vt.us
State Agency/Office Head:
Kelly Launder
Energy Program Manager
Vermont Department of Public Service
PH: (802) 828-4039
Email: kelly.launder@state.vt.us
Other Contact(s):
TJ Poor
Energy Program Manager
PH: (802) 828-0544
EMAIL: walter.poor@state.vt.us
Technical Assistance Hotline: 1-888-373-2255 (in-state calls only)
Additional State Information (certification, adoption, compliance, enforcement, history, grants)