Building Codes & Emissions

What is happening? A wave of building code reforms have included electrification. Then last week the gas stove issue emerged raising the issue of emissions from gas stoves. Supporters of adopting model building codes say that the 2021 model code for residential buildings is 27% more efficient than the 2009 version.

Why is this important? U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia slammed gas stove issues and also was the architect of a new federal law packed with climate programs that could help states update their building codes and increase energy efficiency.

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