Washington Pursuing More Stringent Energy Code

In November 2009, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted to move forward with code changes designed to make homes in the state more energy efficient.

The package of changes includes requirements for lighting and HVAC control systems, better metering, greater use of commissioning and inspection, and increased energy efficiency standards. According to SBCC, the changes represent a 30% improvement over the 2006 energy code, and bring the state in line with the International Energy Conservation Code. The code changes will go into effect in July 2010. More information is available at www.sbcc.wa.gov/.

In November 2009, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted to move forward with code changes designed to make homes in the state more energy efficient.

The package of changes includes requirements for lighting and HVAC control systems, better metering, greater use of commissioning and inspection, and increased energy efficiency standards. According to SBCC, the changes represent a 30% improvement over the 2006 energy code, and bring the state in line with the International Energy Conservation Code. The code changes will go into effect in July 2010.

More information is available at www.sbcc.wa.gov/.