the private entity that sets the country’s default homebuilding guidelines made this week, which will gut requirements for new houses and offices to include the wiring for electric heaters, EV chargers and solar panels.to the International Code Council, the nonprofit consortium of local governments and industry groups in charge of writing the model building codes used in almost all U.S. states.
Pallone, the ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, told HuffPost on Thursday. “I look forward to getting answers and holding this group accountable” The law also directs federal agencies to assess the ICC’s latest energy codes every three years and determine whether they cut back on wasted electricity and heat, among other things. If the new rules pass muster, the government is supposed to put them in place as part of the criteria for federal housing loans.
While none of the lawmakers endorsed those specific efforts, Tonko said Congress should “advise” the ICC to provide “input and and just share our concern.” Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.