Energy efficiency is essential for meeting climate goals and studies show that they will save consumers money on heating and electric bills in the long run – so why do standards for energy-efficient housing get so much pushback One big reason is a nationwide coordinated defensive effort by the National Association of Home Builders, the United States housing industry’s largest lobbying group.
“I think there’s a group that’s vocally opposing building code changes from legislators, governors and energy offices. the whole idea is that you update energy codes every three years, so it’s gradual and the market can learn those practices as they go along. But, when there’s a delay, then it feels like a hit,” she said to Facilities Dive during a webinar on USGBC’s efforts to establish a rating system leadership standard associated with LEED v4.1 targets.
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