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

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/u-s-department-of-energy-funds-a-new-energy-efficiency-study-led-by-the-international-code-council-university-of-central-florida-and-resnet/
- Published: 2019-03-12T01:37:23-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

#### 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](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/01/next-move-on-energy-efficiency-going-toward-elevators-2/)
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](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/06/celebrating-40-years-of-saving-energy-and-training-students-in-industrial-efficiency/)
    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](https://www.iccsafe.org/)

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