DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ISSUES NOTICE: UPDATING AND IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING AFFORDABILITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF BUILDING ENERGY CODES

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Department Of Energy has issued a notice called: Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 4 by Jennifer Hartzell, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.

Summary: Building energy codes have significantly increased the costs of building a home and extended average consumer payback periods. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has prioritized affordability in housing and new construction across the U.S, including taking swift action via building codes to lower construction costs and deliver greater value to American households and businesses. As part of this eff...