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EE Global Forum on Energy Efficiency in Washington, DC: May 10-12

January 19, 2010 - 4:08pm — Paul.Karrer

Join over 700 of energy efficiency's most notable leaders, representing 40+ countries, at the Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition (EE Global), being held May 10-12, 2010 at the Washington DC Convention Center. With over 80% of 2009 participants self-identifying as executives or managers, EE Global 2010 will provide access to decision makers and offer executive-level insight and dialogue. Focusing solely on energy efficiency from the perspective of all energy end-use sectors (buildings, industrial and transportation) and with coverage of all cross-cutting issues (finance, policy, technology, and market transformation), EE Global serves as an exchange of best practices and policies for global implementation of energy efficiency. Visit www.eeglobalforum.org for detailed information about this exciting event!

Illinois to Review 2009 IECC/90.1-2007 for Adoption by January 9

September 29, 2009 - 2:51pm — Paul.Karrer

After the passage of legislation in August, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) is required to adopt the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007. The legislation removed local home rule jurisdiction over energy codes and now includes new residential and commercial buildings under the purview of the state code (currently, residential buildings are not subject to comply with any state code).

Illinois Governor Signs Law Adopting Statewide Residential Energy Code

April 2, 2009 - 2:09pm — Paul.Karrer

[Updated September 1, 2009]

On May 31, the Illinois General Assembly approved the Energy Efficient Building Act (HB 3987), which now includes residential buildings under the requirements of the state building code, preempting local jurisdiction home rule power over energy codes.  The bill requires the state's Capital Development Board to adopt the most recent version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) within 9 months of its publication and take effect 3 months thereafter (Section 20-a).

Illinois State Legislature Considers Code Update

Senate Bill 2456 would provide that the Code adopted under the Act applies to any new building or structure (rather than any commercial building or structure).

Illinois Energy Conservation Code Updated

February 8, 2008 - 3:53pm — Kym.Willock

On October 9, 2007 Illinois Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings was revised to mandate the latest published edition, excluding supplements, of the International Energy Conservation Code. The Illinois Code is currently the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code.

For more information, consult The Illinois Bureau of Energy and Recycling.

For Illinois code status information, please consult the BCAP Illinois Code Status Page.

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