Building Codes Assistance Project

The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) is preparing to roll out numerous new opportunities for residents, businesses, local governments, non-profits and other organizations to save money and energy, spark job creation and increase energy independence thanks to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars.

Join over 700 of energy efficiency's most notable leaders, representing 40+ countries, at the Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition (EE Global), being held May 10-12, 2010 at the Washington DC Convention Center. With over 80% of 2009 participants self-identifying as executives or managers, EE Global 2010 will provide access to decision makers and offer executive-level insight and dialogue. Focusing solely on energy efficiency from the perspective of all energy end-use sectors (buildings, industrial and transportation) and with coverage of all cross-cutting issues (finance, policy, technology, and market transformation), EE Global serves as an exchange of best practices and policies for global implementation of energy efficiency. Visit www.eeglobalforum.org for detailed information about this exciting event!

The International Code Council (ICC) is partnering with the Colorado Governor's Energy Office (GEO) to host a series of 2009 International Energy Conservation Code trainings in locations throughout the state. The ICC will deliver the trainings at no cost for local code officials, home builders, developers, architects, engineers and other building industry professionals. All attendees receive official code books, work book resources and continuing technical assistance from ICC.

The city of Boulder, Colorado held public hearings on October 1 and 2 concerning amendments for increasing energy efficiency in new commercial construction and residential remodels and additions. The City Council is expected to vote on the code changes on October 21.

Governor Ritter announced $10 million in funding for Colorado under the New Energy Communities Initiative. Greening Homes, one of three focus areas, includes activity to "adopt model building codes to ensure that new housing units meet higher energy efficiency standards."

Read the full story from the CO Governor's Energy Office:

On May 3, 2007, the state legislature passed HB 07-1146, improving the energy performance of the state's new buildings as part of a comprehensive energy strategy that begins with energy efficiency and incorporates renewable energy technologies. HB 07-1146 calls for all Colorado jurisdictions that have a building code in place to adopt a minimum energy code standard of the 2003 IECC or 2006 IECC by July 1, 2008. Jurisdictions without building codes will be exempt.

A copy of HB 07-1146 is available for download.

The Office of the Attorney General drafted a memo specifying the requirments of adoption of the residential and commercial energy codes as required by House Bill 07-1146.  House Bill 07-1146 requires all cities and counties with building codes to adopt and enforce a relatively up-to-date building energy code (2003 IECC).