A research project in the state of Tennessee identified opportunities to reduce homeowner utility bills in residential single-family new construction by increasing compliance with the state energy code. The study was initiated in September 2017 and continued through July 2018. Analysis of the data has led to a better understanding of the energy features present in homes and indicates over $2.5 million in potential annual savings to Tennessee homeowners that could result from increased code compliance.
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Document type: State-specific
Publication Date: April 2021
Page Focus: Compliance
Document type: State-specific
Publication Date: April 2015
Page Focus: Compliance
The State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention, previously sent a letter, dated July 18, 2013, to the U.S., Department of Energy certifying that it had adopted the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for one and two family dwellings and townhouses and non-State owned commercial buildings, and the American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1-2007 for State buildings.
In that letter, the State of Tennessee sought an extension until March 31, 2015, to review and consider adoption of updated editions of the IECC and ASHRAE standards to comply with the certification requirements of Section 304(C) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). However, due to the current political environment and coinciding circumstances, the State of Tennessee requests additional time, specifically December 1, 2015, in which to adopt the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2010.
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