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(A) a building energy code for residential buildings throughout a State that meets or exceeds the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code;

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And it adds new commitments for electric vehicle charging, regional clean energy cooperation, and the nuts - and - bolts work of writing climate regulations and strengthening building codes.

The 2017 budget pulled out $ 2.8 billion from the fund and earmarked some of that for clean energy priorities, including innovation in smart grids and energy storage, electric vehicle charging and adopting stronger building codes.

Enhanced building codes and standards, combined with incentives for «green retrofits» and new approaches to land - use planning, can significantly enhance energy efficiency.

He added that in 2006 Babylon became the first Long Island town to adopt Energy Star standards for new home construction and also enacted the nation's most comprehensive green building code.

In her bid for Congress, Ms. Throne - Holst, formerly a registered Independent, said that as Southampton supervisor she cut spending, reduced debt and upgraded the town's bond rating, while preserving «thousands of acres of open space» and introducing new energy - efficient building codes.

Todd Howe, a fixture in Cuomo's life since the mid-1980s, said he funneled «ziti» — a code name they used for alleged bribes — to Joseph Percoco as part of an alleged plan to use Percoco's influence with the Cuomo administration help a firm building a downstate energy plant and a Syracuse development company.

Light bulb regulations, LEED and Energy Star ratings for homes and appliances, stricter construction codes, and government incentives are all parts of a national effort to cut energy waste in the building sEnergy Star ratings for homes and appliances, stricter construction codes, and government incentives are all parts of a national effort to cut energy waste in the building senergy waste in the building sector.

So when the state set out to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, regulators did all the right things - stringent tailpipe standards for cars, tighter codes for buildings, higher renewable energy standards for utilities.

There is also broad support for needed R&D funds and important scope for energy efficiency through weatherproofing and green building codes.

State grants created under the federal stimulus law require the governor's office to agree on adopting the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code for residential buildings and the ASHRAE 90.1 standards for commercial buildings, she noted.

-- Effective on January 1, 2033, and once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall determine, after notice and opportunity for comment, whether further energy efficiency building code improvements for residential or commercial buildings, respectively, are life cycle cost - justified and technically feasible, and shall establish updated national building code energy efficiency targets that meet such criteria.

--(A) To support the development of consensus standards that may provide the basis for national energy efficiency building codes, minimize duplication of effort, encourage progress through consensus, and facilitate the development of greater building efficiency, the Secretary shall provide assistance to recognized developers of national energy codes and standards to develop, and where the relevant code has been adopted as the national code, disseminate consensus based energy efficiency building codes as provided in this paragraph.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in residential buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards; and

One step in the right direction that Indian leaders could take today is to adopt mandatory energy efficiency codes for new buildings and major retrofits.

U.S. and Chinese officials will work together and with the private sector to develop energy efficient building codes and rating systems, benchmark industrial energy efficiency, train building inspectors and energy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities, harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two counenergy efficient building codes and rating systems, benchmark industrial energy efficiency, train building inspectors and energy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities, harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two counenergy efficiency, train building inspectors and energy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities, harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two counenergy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities, harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two counenergy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two counenergy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two counEnergy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two countries.

As Parties to Montreal Protocol negotiate a global agreement for an HFC phase - down this year, several safety standards and building codes are threatening to limit the climate ambition and effectiveness of this agreement by blocking the uptake of low global warming potential (GWP), energy efficient alternatives to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)- based cooling around the world.

Several states (California, for example) adopted stricter energy codes for commercial buildings that were partly responsible for the development of markets for these more - efficient lighting products.

It is clear that the building energy code targets set in Section 201 are not only essential for achieving the energy consumption and GHG emissions reductions needed, but that they also are the most cost effective approach for doing so.

For these buildings, the policies require an annual benchmarking of energy and water use with public disclosure; an energy audit and retro - commissioning every ten years; for non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovatioFor these buildings, the policies require an annual benchmarking of energy and water use with public disclosure; an energy audit and retro - commissioning every ten years; for non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaenergy and water use with public disclosure; an energy audit and retro - commissioning every ten years; for non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaenergy audit and retro - commissioning every ten years; for non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovatiofor non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovatiofor lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaenergy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaticode, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovatiofor large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaEnergy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovatiCode that applies to all new building and renovations.

Policies are being implemented to encourage development of net zero buildings, including: increased energy requirements in the BC Building Code, the development of Stretch Codes, and creating innovation opportunities and financial incentives for advanced, energy efficient buildings.

Japan is also adopting gradually stricter building codes and introducing Net Zero Energy requirements for buildings.

** Conquering the Energy Code qualifies for 7 AIA Health, Safety and Welfare learning units (HSW / LUs), 7 Green Building Certification Institute credits (GBCI), 7 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and 7 Code Enforcement Official credits (CEO).

There is even a screen for determining each designs Zero Net Energy Rating and Zero Net Carbon Rating as a percentage of the reference Code Compliant building.

Authorizes sums as may be necessary to provide enforcement of a national energy efficiency building code for FY2010 - FY 2020.

Requires the EPA Administrator, for each vintage year from 2012 - 2050, to distribute allowances allocated to the SEED account for costs associated with energy efficiency building codes.

(Sec. 213) Amends the EPCA to: (1) revise the definition of «energy conservation standard» to include energy efficiency for certain covered equipment, water efficiency for certain covered equipment, and both energy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy conservation standard» to include energy efficiency for certain covered equipment, water efficiency for certain covered equipment, and both energy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy efficiency for certain covered equipment, water efficiency for certain covered equipment, and both energy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanEnergy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanEnergy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal standards.

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To deliver on the new target the company has pledged to build on existing initiatives, which have seen it purchase 100 per cent renewable power certificates for its facilities and datacentres and boost its energy efficiency through a program to encourage efficient coding of new software applications.

Yesterday's landmark decision by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to mandate solar on all new homes * through the building code may in the long run be the biggest deal for the global solar industry since Germany passed its feed - in tariff in 2003.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in commercial buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards.

Dynamic efficiency gains in the nation's model energy code can mean billions of dollars in utility bill savings for home and commercial building owners / occupants, more stable electricity grids, reduced reliance on energy imports and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

-- The Secretary of Agriculture may, by regulation, provide for the applicability of the energy efficiency standards under subsection (a) or the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards and green building standards under subsection (b), or both, with respect to any covered federally assisted housing described in paragraph (3)(B) or any assistance provided with respect to rural housing by the Rural Housing Service of the Department of Agriculture, subject to minimum Federal codes or standards then in effect.

--(A) To support the development of consensus standards that may provide the basis for national energy efficiency building codes, minimize duplication of effort, encourage progress through consensus, and facilitate the development of greater building efficiency, the Secretary shall provide assistance to recognized developers of national energy codes and standards to develop, and where the relevant code has been adopted as the national code, disseminate consensus based energy efficiency building codes as provided in this paragraph.

Whether for a Passive House construction, high - performance home or a new home subject to stricter building codes, Zehnder's Comfosystems provide the highest standard for quiet operation, energy - efficiency, indoor air quality and performance.

Financial mechanisms and recognition programs can provide a strong incentive for builders to go above and beyond the minimum energy efficiency requirements adopted in building codes.

-- The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may, by regulation, provide for the applicability of the energy efficiency standards under subsection (a) or the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards and green building standards under subsection (b), or both, with respect to any covered federally assisted housing described in paragraph (3)(A) or any HUD assistance, subject to minimum Federal codes or standards then in effect.

This brief explores several policies that leading cities are adopting: energy use benchmarking and disclosure mandates, retro - commissioning and retrofitting policies, and requirements for building upgrades to meet current codes.

«Experiences gained by Switzerland in India on guidelines for energy - efficient residential buildings for different climatic zones or in India and Latin America for low carbon cement could be replicated by the Clean Energy Transition Programme e.g. for building codes.&energy - efficient residential buildings for different climatic zones or in India and Latin America for low carbon cement could be replicated by the Clean Energy Transition Programme e.g. for building codes.&Energy Transition Programme e.g. for building codes.»

RESOLVED, Community Board Five supports the investigation of the implementation of the Passive House Classic, Passive House Plus (net zero) and Premium (net positive) Standards for application to new construction and renovation in our community; and... supports working towards the adoption of a zero net energy standard, such as Passive House, into the New York City building code by adjusting existing regulations...»

To receive Green Community designation, communities must develop and implement a plan to reduce energy use by 20 percent within five years and meet additional criteria including allowing for permitting and siting of renewable energy, purchasing fuel - efficient and alternative fuel vehicles, and adopting more stringent building codes.

The measures include a cap and trade program covering 85 percent of the state's emissions, incentives for utilities to generate electricity from renewable sources, funding for a high - speed rail, deployment of a massive solar power initiative, and new building codes to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency.

IEA BEEP database is honoured with Energy Efficiency Innovator Award Sustainable Building Centre tool provides analysis of building energy codes, labelling schemes and incentive programmes for 34 countries 8 NovembeEnergy Efficiency Innovator Award Sustainable Building Centre tool provides analysis of building energy codes, labelling schemes and incentive programmes for 34 countries 8 NovemBuilding Centre tool provides analysis of building energy codes, labelling schemes and incentive programmes for 34 countries 8 Novembuilding energy codes, labelling schemes and incentive programmes for 34 countries 8 Novembeenergy codes, labelling schemes and incentive programmes for 34 countries 8 November 2012

While the ZERO Code incorporates the latest ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - 2016 requirements for minimum building efficiency, other existing or new prescriptive and performance standards can also be accommodated, such as the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), ASHRAE Standard 189.1 - 2017, or any building energy efficiency standards that are more stringent than ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - 2016.

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As code bodies reach for increasing levels of building energy efficiency, the success of future performance - based code will depend on the same comprehensive energy modeling borrowed from Passive House that LEED projects can benefit from.

With simple steps like reducing air leaks and more stringent requirements for demand control ventilation, DASNY employees can conquer the energy code and do their part to build a healthier, more resilient and sustainable future for New York State.»

Brewer, Manhattan Borough Board call on City to erect zero net - energy building in Manhattan, endorse «passive house» green building standards for incorporation in building code

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that 33 DASNY employees have been trained to implement New York State's new, stricter Energy Conservation Construction Code for buildings, which goes into effect October 3.

Building codes and other government policies that, where appropriate, can promote substitution of use of sustainably harvested forest products wood for more energy - intensive construction materials may have substantial potential to reduce net emissions (Murphy, 2004).