Tag: Energy-Efficient Homes

  • Judge offers tepid support for residential energy code adoption

    Administrative Law Judge Eric Lipman issued his non-binding recommendation on the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), recommending opening rulemaking. His comments, issued in October, also noted that the agency could wait until the 2024 model codes are published.  “Accordingly, between the two alternatives presented to the Commissioner today, the Administrative Law… Read More

  • 45L tax credit returns for energy-efficient new home construction

    45L tax credit returns for energy-efficient new home construction

    When Congress approved the climate change bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act in August, it brought back the 45L tax credit for energy-efficient buildings. The tax credit criteria is set by the U.S. Department of Energy. The 45L tax credit, which provided builders a tax credit for energy-efficient new homes, expired in 2021. The… Read More