Building Codes Assistance Project

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On April 9, the Vermont Energy Act of 2009 (H.446) was introduced in the Vermont Legislature that would direct the Commissioner of the Department of Public Service to adopt the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 as well as develop a plan to achieve compliance with these codes in 90% of new building space within eight years (as directed by the federal stimulus legislation ARRA, or the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act).

Senate Bill 209 passed both the House and Senate. On March 19, 2008, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signed into law the Energy Efficiency and Affordability Act of 2008. It ensures that appropriate revisions are made promptly after the issuance of updated standards for residential and commercial construction under the IECC. It requires the commissioner of public service to amend and update the code at least every three years.