+1 City Decarbonizing Building Codes

What is happening? Chicago passed building codes that will require new buildings have stronger energy efficiency standards and electrification standards to advance decarbonization.

Why is this important? The Code will apply to building permit starting Nov 1st and will include energy-efficient lighting; designing certain commercial building roofs to support future solar panel installations; constructing residential buildings with infrastructure that enables a future switch to electric-powered appliances; and incentives for smart HVAC and water appliances that integrate with the power grid to reduce demand during peak use.

How will this be important? Chicago joins Austin, Texas, and Louisville, Kentucky, and Kansas City, Missouri in adopting all or parts of the  2021 IECC standards.

Utility Dive | Chicago passes updated building energy code to support decarbonization