Lead Performer: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) – Richland, WA
FY16 DOE Funding: $429,082
Project Term: Current – December 31, 2016
Funding Type: Direct Lab Funding

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The DOE Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) supports energy efficiency in buildings through the development and implementation of national model codes. DOE is directed by statute to review updated editions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and Standard 90.1, which are adopted by U.S. states and localities to establish minimum energy conservation requirements for residential and commercial buidings. PNNL supports BECP goals to increase energy savings through the fulfillment of assigned statutory directives, assisting DOE in evaluating the savings associated with updated model codes, and in issuing assigned regulatory actions. PNNL also assists DOE in evaluating the expected long-term savings impacts of updated editions of the IECC and Standard 90.1, including associated energy and cost savings, as well as avoided greenhouse gas emissions.

PROJECT IMPACT

Building energy codes establish energy conservation requirements for residential and commercial buildings, and represent an opportunity to incorporate proven energy-efficient technologies into standard design and construction practices. The United States has realized significant energy savings through building energy codes, with today’s model codes enabling new buildings to use 30% less energy than codes that were in place just 10 years ago. Since program conception (1992–2012), DOE Building Energy Codes Program activities have contributed to an estimated 4 quads of cumulative primary energy savings and cost savings to consumers of more than $44 billion. This project aims to continue this success by helping DOE fulfillt statutory directives surrounding building energy codes. 

CONTACTS

DOE Technology Manager: Jeremy Williams
Lead Performer: Bing Liu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

https://www.energycodes.gov/regulations