State Profile
Code Type: | Commercial | Residential |
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Current State Code | None Statewide; see AHFC Building Energy Efficiency Standard 2018 | None Statewide; see AHFC Building Energy Efficiency Standard 2018 |
Effective Date | ||
Adoption Date | ||
State Amendments | Yes | Yes |
State Code Analysis* | ||
Enforcement | Voluntary | Voluntary |
Can use COM/REScheck |
Certifications
Model Code Savings Potential
Statewide Savings Potential (2010-2030) | |
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Cost | |
Energy (primary) |
Consumer Cost Savings
Consumer Cost Savings | Residential per Home |
Commercial per 1,000 ft2 |
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Annual ($) | $1129 | $231 |
Annual (%) | 26.5% | |
Life-cycle (30 year) | $12870 | $6730 |
Simple Payback | 4.4 years | 0.0 years |
Positive Cash Flow | 1.0 years |
Compliance
Code Type: | Residential | Commercial |
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Field Study | No | No |
Training Program | No | No |
Resources
Code Type | Residential | Commercial |
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Code Cost-Effectiveness Analysis | 2021 IECC, 2018 IECC, 2015 IECC | ASHRAE 90.1-2019, ASHRAE 90.1-2016, ASHRAE 90.1-2013 |
Training | ||
Energy Code Impacts | Energy Code Impacts, State Fact Sheet | Energy Code Impacts, State Fact Sheet |
EIA State Energy Profile | EIA State Energy Profile | EIA State Energy Profile |
Additional Information
Alaska
Background
The first BEES for the state of Alaska was introduced in 1985. Alaskan home builders filed an injunction to stop implementation; however, claiming that they did not have adequate opportunity to testify. The courts halted the implementation date pending a review. As part of that review, the state and home builders agreed to include the Home Energy Rating Method as a way to show compliance with the standard. BEES became effective on January 1, 1992. Residential buildings are now required to comply with BEES, which equates to a 4-plus star energy rating. Local jurisdictions are permitted to adopt other standards that meet or exceed the BEES requirements.
A home constructed after 1991 must comply with the Alaska BEES that was in effect at the time the home was constructed in order to qualify for AHFC financing. To certify existing homes to BEES use the following timeline:
BEES 1991
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994 Standards
Minimum energy rating of 4 Star
- BEES booklet
BEES 1995
January 1, 1995 - March 31, 2007 Standards
Minimum energy rating of 4 Star Plus
- BEES Booklet
BEES 2006
April 1, 2007 - March 8, 2011 Standards
Minimum energy rating of 4 Star Plus
- IECC 2006
- ASHRAE 62.2, 2004
- Alaska Specific Amendments
BEES 2009
March 9, 2011 – June 30, 2013
Minimum energy rating of 4 Star Plus
- IECC 2009
- ASHRAE 62.2, 2010
- Alaska Specific Amendments
BEES 2012
July 1, 2013 – December 31, 2018
Minimum energy rating of 5 Star, maximum 4 ACH50
- IECC 2012
- ASHRAE 62.2, 2010
- Alaska Specific Amendments
BEES 2018
July 1, 2013 – December 31, 2018
Minimum energy rating of 5 Star, maximum 4 ACH50
- IECC 2018
- ASHRAE 62.2, 2016
- Alaska Specific Amendments
State-Owned/Funded Buildings
State-financed residential housing must meet the BEES. BEES consists of the 2012 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2010, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, as well as Alaska-specific amendments to both. BEES was adopted June 18, 2014, by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
All public facilities must be designed to comply with the thermal and lighting energy standards adopted by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities under AS44.42.020(a)(14).
Adoption Process
Proposed changes to the standards for residential buildings can be submitted to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, which reviews and acts on the proposals. Public hearings are required before changes are adopted.
Enforcement Process
Builders demonstrate compliance with the BEES requirements by completing a standardized compliance form that is furnished with the mortgage package. The builder may choose one of the following methods to show compliance:
1) Inspection and certification by a registered architect, engineer, or International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) certified building inspector
2) State-approved home energy rating methods
3) Certification by a local building code official when the local energy code is at least as energy efficient as the BEES requirements
4 ) Certification by a builder who has taken the appropriate Building Science Training.
Compliance Process
Depending on the method used, compliance may be certified by an energy rater, licensed architect, engineer, State of Alaska licensed new home inspector, contractor, building owner, or mechanical contractor (ventilation only) that meets the BEES Compliance Certification requirements.