DOE Tries to Preserve Water Efficiency for Showerheads, Clothes Washers
In response to the Trump Administration’s attempt to dial back water efficiency standards, the...
Mike Collignon
Mike Collignon, author of our Code Watch and Housing 2.0 Program Manager, is Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Green Builder Coalition, a not-for-profit association dedicated to amplifying the voice of green builders and professionals to drive advocacy and education for more sustainable homebuilding practices.
Vancouver, B.C., Tries Zero Emissions Space and Water Heating
Vancouver’s city council approved recommended amendments/updates to building bylaws titled “Climate...
Building Code Changes Around the Nation
Colorado, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C., enact new codes. Here are some code changes that...
Stalled Bills Encourage Solar, Self-Sufficiency
Despite the coronavirus, Illinois lawmakers still have work to do. Due to COVID-19, a large number...
Kansas Building Code Update: Johnson County
Johnson County, following the lead of surrounding communities, adopted the 2018 suite of I-Codes...
Utah Passes Two Bills Impacting Energy Efficiency
Among other things, legislation will allow home builders to use energy-efficiency rebates. While...
Call for Interest: Code Development Process Committee
Get involved in the building code development process. The International Code Council (ICC) posted...
Neighborhood SolarShares Program Launches in Sacramento
New controversial shared solar program aims to help homes comply with new California energy code....
North Carolina Studies Repetitive Flooding Risk
The Tar Heel state decides to stop relying on FEMA maps and identify flood zones itself. Officials...
The IECC - Onward With Online Voting
Is e-voting helpful or harmful to code development? Eight ICC shareholders offer their views. In...
Building Code Changes: Florida, Delaware, New Jersey
Here are some notable building code changes happening around the country. Florida In mid-January,...
Omaha Makes Big Code Update
Omaha, Neb., finally updates from the 2006 IRC. The city adopted an updated version of their...
Comments Sought to Support Net Metering
June 15 deadline to support renewable rights and net metering. In mid-April, The New England...