U.S. Department of Energy funds a new energy efficiency study led by the International Code Council, University of Central Florida and RESNET

The energy efficiency study will focus on energy-efficient construction. In addition, create tools for an enhanced plan review and inspection.

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.1 million grant for a three-year energy efficiency study. Specifically on energy efficient building industry standard practices. The study is between University of Central Florida’s Florida Solar Energy Center in partnership with the International Code Council and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). They will lead the study. The study team will focus on driving home buyer awareness and expectations of efficient construction. As well as offer solutions-based support to users. Finally and create tools for enhanced plan review and inspection.

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In addition and specifically, the Code Council will focus on:

  1. Leading the effort to investigate how labeling for energy code compliance correlates to energy efficiency. It may impact consumer expectations in new home purchases.
  2. Convening a Technical Advisory Committee to find code official requirements for quality assurance. All with respect to third-party code inspection and verification entities. The Code Council will produce a set of minimum requirements and specifications. Ones that can be used by code authorities such as states or municipalities for creating uniform systems.
  3. Leading a comprehensive effort to show code issues which impact or impede energy efficiency implementation. Or perceived to limit effectiveness of each compliance path. It’s gathering information from membership submitted code interpretation requests. Then plan review issues, membership and the DOE Building Energy Codes Program help desk. The Code Council will synthesis the findings and offer technical solutions.

Finally and In conclusion, more about the project. It’s called “Transitioning to Market Driven Residential Energy Codes: Model Residential Building Energy Code Effectiveness in a Changing Technological Environment.”

Source: International Code Council, For Immediate Release March 6, 2019 www.iccsafe.org

The PB&J Campaign Celebrates Earth Day (April 22nd) and the Positive Environmental Impact of a PB&J.
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The Los Angeles City Council approved moving forward with the Los Angeles Green Business Certification Program. The City of Los Angeles’ initiative, to be administered by the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will provide information on how to identify a green business and how businesses can adopt sustainable practices. One of the aims is to enable consumers to support firms that strive to protect the environment. The program was announced at a news conference at Ciudad restaurant. Green Seal, Inc., the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Green Globe and dineLA, a part of LA INC, The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau will join the LACCD in its work on this effort.
Joe Veilleux doesn’t view himself as an environmentalist, but he understands how his actions might paint him with that brush. “I’m not an environmentalist,” said Veilleux, general manager of the U.S. operations of natural health ingredient manufacturer Euromed. “I’m a pragmatist. There’s a difference. A lot of environmentalists have characterized their cause as one that pits them directly against corporate America. I’m part of corporate America, but I also recognize the debt I owe to the environment and want to do my fair share to protect it. In the long run, it’s just good for business and there are plenty of examples throughout history of how our environment is one of our most valuable natural resources.” Veilleux’s company is partner with the Everglades Foundation in a campaign dubbed Glade-iator (www.glade-iator.org), which is a model of the public-private partnership Veilleux believes is good for business.

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