http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/2009/07/21/energy-codes-local-building-code-strategy/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:22:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/2009/07/21/energy-codes-local-building-code-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Bob Knight Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:21:01 +0000 http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/?p=110#comment-220 Stringent building codes really work; California proves it. The additional cost of construction under those codes is minor compared to the long term utility bill savings...and it's important to the national interest that we import less oil and gas as well as reduce carbon emissions...AND those homes are healthier and more comfortable to live in. Comprehensive home retrofits offer the same benefits--to far more homes-- and do even better under stronger codes. We don't have to wait for a mandatory national code. Efficiency First members have great opportunities to get active in starting and leading state chapters that can then provide more influence in getting local and state codes upgraded much faster. Even builders can become supporters with increased understanding of the many benefits and value of better codes. So don't wait; be a leader and start organizing the other Efficiency First members in your state! Stringent building codes really work; California proves it. The additional cost of construction under those codes is minor compared to the long term utility bill savings…and it’s important to the national interest that we import less oil and gas as well as reduce carbon emissions…AND those homes are healthier and more comfortable to live in. Comprehensive home retrofits offer the same benefits–to far more homes– and do even better under stronger codes.
We don’t have to wait for a mandatory national code. Efficiency First members have great opportunities to get active in starting and leading state chapters that can then provide more influence in getting local and state codes upgraded much faster. Even builders can become supporters with increased understanding of the many benefits and value of better codes. So don’t wait; be a leader and start organizing the other Efficiency First members in your state!

]]> http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/2009/07/21/energy-codes-local-building-code-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-219 Ammen Jordan Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:05:33 +0000 http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/?p=110#comment-219 This is a great example of why we as proponents of residential energy efficiency need to work together to inform the national debate that is effecting our industry. Please take a moment to contact Efficiency First to see how you can help be part of the solution! -- Ammen Jordan, Membership Chair Home Performance Washington This is a great example of why we as proponents of residential energy efficiency need to work together to inform the national debate that is effecting our industry. Please take a moment to contact Efficiency First to see how you can help be part of the solution! — Ammen Jordan, Membership Chair Home Performance Washington

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