Energy Codes

EPA Energy StarNew Homes program changes from Version 2.5 to Version 3

 

On January 1, 2012 Version 3.0 of the EPA Energy Star New Homes program takes effect.  It’s time now to become aware of this new updated version.  Here are a few links that will help you become more knowledgeable on Version 3.0:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.nh_history
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/EstimatedCostandSavings.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/NationalProgramRequirements_v3.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/InspectionChecklists.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/ExecutiveSummary.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/V3HERS_IndexTargetProcedure.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/Energy_Star_v3_TERC_Guidebook_02.21.11.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/ENERGY_STAR_V3_HVAC_Quality_Installation_Guidebook_2.21.2011.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/Energy_Star_V3_Water_Management_Guidebook_02.21.2011.pdf

Another great source of information is Utah Clean Energy.

 

Residential

Commercial
Statewide Residential Code:
2006 IECC		 Statewide Commercial Code:
2006 IECC
State Amendments:
No		 State Amendments:
No
State Certification:
None		 State Certification:
None
Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory		 Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory
Can use REScheck to show compliance:
Yes		 Can use COMcheck to show compliance:
Yes
Notes on the State’s Residential Code: Notes on the State’s Commercial Code:
with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2004
Approximate Stringency:
As stringent as the 2006 IECC		 Approximate Stringency:
As stringent as the 2006 IECC
Current Status Comments:
Utah is currently in the process of adopting the 2009 IECC for commercial buildings. Residential adoption is delayed until further studies have been developed (approximately an additional six- twelve months).
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Information:
Governor’s Letter: http://www.energy.gov/media/3275HuntsmanUtah.pdf“Residential report augmented with additional cost savings data” http://www.energycodes.gov/implement/state_codes/reports/Utah_custom_report.pdf