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Impacts of Model Building Energy Codes

Document Number: PNNL-33251
Document Type: Analysis
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The Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) periodically evaluates national and state-level impacts associated with energy codes in residential and commercial buildings. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), funded by DOE, conducted an assessment of the prospective impacts of national model building energy codes from 2010 through 2040. 

Technical Support Document to Facilitate Adoption of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Performance Rating Method

Document Number: PNNL-35248
Document Type: Technical Support Document
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This report describes solutions to the common PRM adoption challenges, including calculating energy savings by fuel type and electricity demand savings relative to current code and avoiding “fuel switching” when reporting savings of the proposed design relative to the current code. The calculations described in this technical support document are automated in the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Performance Based Compliance Form and the Compliance Form Companion Tool

New York Certification and Extension: ASHRAE 90.1-2019 and 2021 IECC

Document Type: State Certification
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This is to certify that the State of New York intends to adopt an updated version of the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the “NYS Energy Code”) and the State of New York is seeking an extension from the Secretary pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §6833(c) in light of the fact that the State has made a good faith effort to comply with such requirements and has made significant progress in doing so. The updated version of the NYS Energy Code is anticipated to become effective in 2025.

With regard to commercial buildings, the Department of State has reviewed the provisions of the State’s commercial building code regarding energy efficiency and seeks an extension of time to update the NYS Energy Code’s provisions to meet or exceed the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2019 for eighteen (18) months or until January 28, 2025.

Oregon Residential Model Code Certification 2021 IECC

Document Type: State Certification
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This letter hereby to certifies that the State of Oregon has adopted the 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC with energy efficiency provisions exceeding those of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code ( I C C ) for low-rise residential buildings. 

Minnesota State Certification for ASHRAE 90.1-2019 and 2021 IECC

Document Type: State Certification
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This letter certifies that Minnesota has reviewed the provisions of its residential building code regarding energy efficiency and made a determination as to whether it is appropriate for Minnesota to revise its residential energy code. The letter further certifies that Minnesota has reviewed and updated the provisions of its commercial energy code.

End-Use Opportunity Analysis Data Results Based on Standard 90.1-2013

Document Type: Analysis
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This spreadsheet contains detailed end use data results from the Progress Indicator analysis of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013 conducted by PNNL.

Oregon Certification of Commercial Building Energy Codes - Standard 90.1-2019

Document Type: State-specific, State Certification
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Vermont Certification of Commercial Building Energy Codes - 2018 IECC

Document Type: State-specific, State Certification
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Cost-effectiveness Analysis for ASHRAE 90.1-2016 - Wisconsin

Document Number: PNNL-30346
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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The purpose of this analysis is to examine the cost-effectiveness of the 2016 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES2 Standard 90.1(ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 2016). PNNL analyzed the cost-effectiveness of changes in Standard 90.1-2016, compared to the previous 90.1-2013 edition, as applied in commercial buildings across the United States.  

End-Use Opportunity Analysis Data Results Based on Standard 90.1-2016

Document Type: Analysis
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This spreadsheet contains detailed end use data results from the Progress Indicator analysis of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 conducted by PNNL.

End-Use Opportunity Analysis Based on Standard 90.1-2016

Document Number: PNNL-28569
Document Type: Analysis, Reports and Studies
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This report summarizes technical analysis conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), assessing expected end-use energy consumption in commercial buildings, based on recent editions of the model energy code for the commercial sector, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. An accompanying spreadsheet is available containing detailed end use data results from the Progress Indicator analysis.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Wyoming

Document Number: PNNL-31294
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Wisconsin

Document Number: PNNL-31292
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - West Virginia

Document Number: PNNL-31292
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - District of Columbia

Document Number: PNNL-31255
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Virginia

Document Number: PNNL-31291
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Vermont

Document Number: PNNL-31290
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Utah

Document Number: PNNL-31289
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Texas

Document Number: PNNL-31288
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Tennessee

Document Number: PNNL-31287
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - South Dakota

Document Number: PNNL-31286
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - South Carolina

Document Number: PNNL-31285
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Rhode Island

Document Number: PNNL-31283
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Pennsylvania

Document Number: PNNL-31283
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2018 IECC - Oklahoma

Document Number: PNNL-31282
Document Type: Analysis, Cost-effectiveness
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These analyses evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the prescriptive path of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), relative to the 2015 IECC with amendments for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis covers one- and two-family dwelling units, townhouses, and low-rise multifamily residential buildings covered by the residential provisions of the 2018 IECC.