The International Code Council, the developer of “International” family of model building codes, is accepting code change proposals through Oct. 12 for the update of the ICC’s 2024 International ...

The International Code Council is proposing a drastic and controversial change that would streamline the development process for its model International Energy Conservation Code, basing it instead on ...

The N.C. General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill pausing efforts to update North Carolina’s energy efficiency codes. Home builders argue the updates are too expensive, while advocates argue they ...

An international organization that develops model codes and standards for new construction is quietly preparing an energy conservation code that opponents argue is a backdoor climate initiative and ...

The Framingham City Council voted 9-2 on Dec. 2 to adopt a specialized energy code for new construction. The new code requires new buildings to be fossil fuel-free or be pre-wired for future electric ...

Minnesota laws passed this year created accelerated updates to the residential energy code and ended fluorescent light bulb sales in the state. Lawmakers passed just a handful of clean-energy-related ...

Framingham city councilors are split on adopting a stricter and more energy-efficient building code. Proponents argue the policy will lower energy costs, improve health and reduce greenhouse gas ...

The Longmont Sustainability Advisory Board of Commissioners has thrown its support behind a regional approach to updating the city’s energy codes. At a remote meeting held Wednesday evening, the board ...

Builders in South Sound and throughout the state are struggling to understand the new Washington state energy code. The new energy code, which emphasizes energy efficiency, took effect this month and ...

WORCESTER – Some say it’s time to take a break. Others want to keep moving forward. The two schools of thought were on display Tuesday, March 10, when the City Council voted 8-2 for City Manager Eric ...