Energy efficiency improvements through energy codes have traditionally focused on new building construction. While the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code庐 (IECC) continues to drive advancements in this area, it places…
Energy, Solar, Green, Sustainability
Improving the Energy Efficiency of Existing Buildings
As an introductory approach to improving the efficiency of our existing building stock, the 2024 IECC has placed additional energy efficiency requirements on larger scale alterations and additions, or those considered substantial improvements.
ReMo Homes is On a Mission to Build Modular, Net-Zero Operational Dwellings
2024 Code Council Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings attendees can partake in a building tour to ReMo Homes, which designs and manufactures modular, net-zero operational dwellings.
The American Dream is often associated with home ownership, but rising prices and limited supply continue to keep this dream out of reach for many consumers. ReMo Homes, a minority-…
International Code Council Initiatives Highlighted in 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report
The 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report assesses progress made from the previous year and provides recommendations for additional progress that is needed and opportunities for tangible and collective action.
On September 26, 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the third annual Breakthrough Agenda Report. The report provides an annual update on progress against the Breakthrough Agenda, which is…
