An international organization that develops model codes and standards for new construction is quietly preparing an energy conservation code that opponents argue is a backdoor climate initiative and will lead to higher home prices. The International Code Council — a Washington, D.C.
As long-standing supporters of the ICC codes and standards, we are concerned that this version of the IECC misses the mark,' Paula Cino, particularly criticized the IECC's electric vehicle charging provision and another provision requiring new homes to have so-called demand responsive controls for water heating equipment, allowing a third party to reduce a home's energy consumption in times of high demand.
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