(CIE) Guide - Building Energy Codes

State ActionSheet 3 (SAS 3)Compliance ApproachesThe State Level Compliance ApproachARRA has placed the responsibility on states thathave received stimulus monies, after providing writtenassurances to DOE. They have until the year 2017 toshow that the state as a whole is 90% compliant withthe 2009 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007.ARRA, Title IV, HR1-33(2) The State, or the applicable units of local governmentthat have authority to adopt building codes, willimplement the following:(A) A building energy code (or codes) forresidential buildings that meets or exceeds themost recently published International EnergyConservation Code, or achieves equivalent orgreater energy savings.(B) A building energy code (or codes) forcommercial buildings throughout the State thatmeets or exceeds the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNAStandard 90.1–2007, or achieves equivalent orgreater energy savings.(C) A plan for the jurisdiction achievingcompliance with the building energy code orcodes described in subparagraphs (A) and (B)within 8 years of the date of enactment of thisAct in at least 90 percent of new and renovatedresidential and commercial building space. Suchplan shall include active training and enforcementprograms and measurement of the rate ofcompliance each year.What role should states playin 90% compliance? At aminimum the state needs toact as a statewide facilitatorof compliance.Table 3-1 examines three possible approaches, alongwith process and challenges, that could be utilizedwithin a state for demonstrating 90% compliance tothe 2009 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007.As you can see, every approach has challenges thatmust be addressed. Remember, ARRA requires onlya plan for achieving compliance. There are manymore approaches. This will make a great topic foryour collaborative.22COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION (CIE) GUIDE