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March 2008 -- PDF 1.3 MB
Raising the Standard of Energy Efficiency New AEDGs Available Here to Help ICC Code Change Proposals Ask an Expert Training Events Software Updates Released and on the Way
November 2007 -- PDF 1.2 MB
Highlights: Energy Codes 2007 John Hogan Receives Jeffrey A. Johnson Award Raising the Standard of Energy Efficiency Economizer Requirements in IECC 2006 - Code Notes New Residential Code Requirements for Unvented Attic Assemblies Software Updates Ask an Expert Training Events
July 2007 -- PDF 1.2 MB
Attend Energy Codes 2007! New Code Pushes Envelope Residential Compliance for the 2006 IECC Raising the Standard of Energy Efficiency Training Ask an Expert Software Updates Advocacy for States
January 2007 -- PDF 1.2 MB
Code Notes Help Building Professionals Updated ANSI/ASHRAE Standard for Commercial Ventilation Rate Procedure Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Training for the Energy Codes Community Podcasts are Coming! New Self-Paced Training Tool Online Upcoming Training Events Software Updates Released and on the Way How to Get Involved in ICC How to Get Involved in ASHRAE Popular Resources in 2006
October 2006 -- PDF 942 KB
Selecting Appropriate Building Energy Simulation Software Can Energy Code Compliance Tools Be Used To Determine EPAct 2005 Tax Incentives? U.S. DOE Provides Technical Assistance for States Considering New Codes 2006/2007 ICC Code Development Hearings New This Year -- Online Self-paced Training Tools Upcoming Software Updates Reflect User Preferences First Annual Jeffrey A. Johnson Award Winner Announced Building Energy Codes Training Progresses at an Astounding Pace
June 2006 -- PDF 794 KB
Lighting Control Requirements in the Newest Energy Codes Relationship Between Standard 90.1 and the IECC Software Tools for LEED Certification and Energy Credits Webcasts Now Offer AIA Learning Units Alterations and Additions in COMcheck Software Updates Building Energy Codes Training Excellence in the Advancement of Building Energy Codes and Performance Award
February 2006 -- PDF 540 KB
Energy Policy Act 2005 and Tax Credits New Codes on Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio Impact Central ACs and HPs Are Duct Sealing Requirements in Codes Working? Update on 2006 IECC Vestibules: Understanding Requirements for Air Locks in Commercial Settings for the IECC WEB Tools, REScheck and COMcheck Updates In the Field: Code Notes
October 2005 -- PDF 438 KB
Cavity and Continuous Insulation in REScheck What's Coming up in the Next Major Releases of REScheck and COMcheck, Scheduled for October 2005 In The Field: Code Notes Highlights from the 2005 National Workshop onState Building Energy Codes Building Energy Codes Training Want To Become a Beta Tester?
March 2005 -- PDF 625 KB
Basements: Advantages and Disadvantages of Finishing Basements During Initial Construction of the Home Special Code Requirements for Sunrooms and Additions Exterior Lighting Requirement Changes New online Energy Coes Resource Center COMcheck-Web - New Web-Based Compliance Tool REScheck-Web and REScheck Package Generator Desktop Tools Now offer Electronic Submittal Upcoming Training
January 2004 -- PDF 373 KB
ICC Residential Code Change Update Big Lighting Changes are on the Way
July 2004 -- PDF 783 KB
Revised International Energy Code: Easier to Use and Enforce
Summer 2003 -- PDF 508 KB
REScheck-Web New Web-Based Compliance Tool 2003 International Energy Conservation Code Crawlspace Ventilation Building Energy Codes Workshop Suspended Ceilings and the Energy Code Site-Built and Curtain Wall Glazing Systems Calendar
Fall 2002 -- PDF 307 KB
Deadline is Near for Residential Code Determination Certification MECcheck™ Gets New Name U.S. Department of Energy Determines the Effectiveness of Model Commercial Building Energy Code IECC Final Action Hearings Held in Ft. Worth, Texas 2002 National Workshop on State Building Energy Codes Held in America's Heartland Newsletter Receives an Award of Excellence Status of State Energy Codes State Energy Offices Receive Grant Awards
Spring 2002 -- PDF 221 KB
2002 National Workshop on State Building Energy Codes Satellite Broadcasts on Standard 90.1-1999 Now Available on Video energycodes.gov - New Address and New Look New COMcheck-EZ™ 2.3 Release 1 Mac® version of MECcheck™ is Now Available MECcheck Prescriptive Package Field Guides - Simple and Easy 2000 IECC Fenestration Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Requirements for New Residential Construction States Continue to Adopt Energy Codes Submission of IECC Code Proposals
Fall 2001 -- PDF 386 KB
Be Sure to Watch the Standard 90.1-1999 Satellite Broadcasts! New Hawaiian Home Has 30 Energy-Efficient Features Highlights from the 2001 National Workshop on State Building Energy Codes New Web-Based MECcheck™ Software Tool - Coming Soon Metal Buildings and the Energy Code States Continue to Adopt Energy Codes State Energy Offices Receive Grant Awards
Spring 2001 -- PDF 615 KB
Strengthening the Foundation of Energy Efficiency Alternative Implementation Strategies Guideline DOE Status of State Codes Database Code Comparison Documents Software Tip Massachusetts Leads the Way in Energy Code Implementation COMcheck-Plus™ 1.1 Available for Download IECC Development Hearings Held in Portland, Oregon Great Strides Expected in 2001
Winter 2000 -- PDF 545 KB
DOE Signs Residential Determination Video Available for Standard 90.1-1999 Satellite Broadcast New MECcheck Training Tool Available Code Comparison Documents "In the Field" -- Perimeter Slab Insulation Energy Codes Adoption Moved Forward in 2000 2001 National Workshop Set for July MECcheck 3.2 to Include AreaCalc Tool Free MECcheck Training at NAHB 2001
Fall 2000 -- PDF 442 KB
Grant Awards Funded to States Hot Times in New Orleans New CheckMate CD Now Available Depressurization Addressed in New Minnesota Energy Code www.energycodes.org To Get New Address and New Look State Customized Versions of MECcheck Coming Soon State Acceptance Growing for IECC Technical Assistance to States
Spring 2000 -- PDF 231 KB
MECcheck 3.0 Coming Soon! 2000 National Workshop on State Building Energy Codes What's New in 2000 IECC IESNA Announces New Lighting Power Limits Oklahoma Energy Partners and BOCA Team Up State Energy Codes Update IECC Residential Workbooks Available
Fall 1999 -- PDF 31 KB
New ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Approved for Publication Letters to the Editor Second National Conference on State Building Energy Codes Two New Tools for Commercial Code Compliance Nevada Launches Effort to Improve Building Energy Code Implementation Next-Generation FEDCOM Ready for "Prime Time" Update on the Status of State Energy Codes
Spring 1999
Proposed ICC Code Changes Reviewed at Spring Hearings Letters to the Editor New Exams Developed for Energy Code Certification Review of New Requirements for Energy Efficiency in Residential Codes and Standards National Conference on State Building Energy Codes Planned for July Update on the Status of State Energy Codes MEC and ASHRAE Interpretations: Code Experts Answer More Questions Customized Versions of Energy Compliance Products Available to States
Winter 1998
Update on the Status of State Energy Codes Letters to the Editor New CD Set Trains COMcheck-EZ™ Users Changes to ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Reviewed Code Experts Answer Common Questions Multimedia Sources Provide Compliance Help
Fall 1998
State Grants Form Energy Partnerships and Save Millions in Energy Costs Letters to the Editor New Release of COMcheck-EZ Our Readers Reply… Update on the Status of State Energy Codes Model Building Code Updates
Spring 1998
International Code Council Gears Up for 1998 Code Change Cycle Update on the International Residential Code DOE Submits Change Proposals for 1998 International Energy Conservation Code Accepted Practice Chapter for Commercial Buildings Added to the Model Energy Code ASHRAE Releases Updated Energy Code for Commercial and High-Rise Residential Buildings Update on the Status of State Energy Codes 1998 Building Energy Codes Program Conference Planned for April
Winter 1997
ICC Developing New International Codes CABO Model Energy Code is Now the ICC Model Energy Code Standard 90.1 to Have Second Public Review Calendar DOE Incentive Funding Supports States Actions "New" Standard 90.1 Draft Available Soon DOE Hosts Training via HUD Satellite Network
Spring 1997
Spotlight On: ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Energy Efficiency Wins In… ASHRAE Standard 152 to Determine Energy-Efficiency of Thermal Distribution Systems Update on Code Hearings