# Presentation: 757347

## Energy Codes in the Midwest and Regionally Coordinated Efforts to Train Beyond CodePresented to:National Conference on Building Energy CodesAtlanta, GAJune 25th, 2002

## Who is MEEA?
What is the status of energy codes in the Midwest?
What is the status of code training and/or beyond code training in the Midwest?
What is the “value proposition” of regionally coordinated beyond code training programs?
What are the benefits and to whom do the benefits accrue?
What can we do to increase their influence in the region?

- What is the status of energy codes in the Midwest?
- What is the status of code training and/or beyond code training in the Midwest?
- What is the “value proposition” of regionally coordinated beyond code training programs?
- What are the benefits and to whom do the benefits accrue?
- What can we do to increase their influence in the region?

**WHO IS MEEA?**

## MEEA HISTORY

- MEEA is a regional network of organizations collaborating to promote energy efficiency
- Formed in 1999 with early support from the Energy Foundation, U.S. EPA, U.S. Department of Energy, and our founding members
- MEEA has become a strong organization with diverse support from various stakeholders in the region and nationally over the past three years
- This broad portfolio of support has allowed MEEA to create entrepreneurial programs that combine private-sector interests and contributions with public sector priorities.

## MEEA Members

- Academic and Research Institutions
- Manufacturers and Retailers
- Utilities (IOUs, Munis and Coops)
- State and Local Governments
- Energy and Environmental Non-profits
- Energy Service Companies, Contractors and Consultants
***This diversity is critical to the coordinated success of regional efficiency programs***

**WHAT IS THE STATUS OF ENERGY CODES IN THE MW?**

**Status of Commercial Building Codes in the MEEA Midwest States**

**Status of Residential Energy Codes in the MEEA Midwest States**

## Illinois

- Residential State Wide Energy Code: None
- Commercial State Wide Energy Code: State-owned and City of Chicago-owned buildings must comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989
- No set review schedule, but codes are reviewed annually for possible revisions
- Some communities (12) have adopted the 2000 IECC requirements
- Legislation introduced in 2003 to adopt the 2000 IECC failed, but Illinois Building Commission is organizing a round-table discussion to try to facilitate adoption of an energy code.
- Limited Code Compliance Training programs for the City of Chicago and those communities that have adopted IECC 2000.

## Indiana

- Residential State Wide Energy Code: Indiana Energy Conservation Code based on 1992 MEC
- Commercial State Wide Energy Code: State-developed code that _does_ _not_ meet ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989
- Codes are revised as necessary-last update was December 31, 1992
- The Office of the State Building Commissioner offers one and two-day seminars on the entire building code, no energy specific offerings

## Iowa

- Residential State Wide Energy Code: 1992 Model Energy Codes
- Commercial State Wide Energy Code: ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989
- No set review schedule-Most recent update was April 2002
- Jurisdictions can adopt more stringent residential and commercial codes and several (12) have already adopted IECC 2000.
- Comprehensive Energy Plan 2002 Recommends:
- Establish Public Benefits Fund
- Adopt 2000 IECC for residential and commercial buildings
- Division of State Fire Marshall’s Building Code Bureau is forming a group to make recommendations for updating the Codes. Their recommendations should be complete by September 2003. Codes update is a legislative process, so accepting the recommendations is up to the legislature.
- Iowa Energy Center offers HVAC digital controls training

## Kentucky

- Residential State Wide Energy Code: 2000 IECC external envelope requirements only
- Commercial State Wide Energy Code: 2000 IECC external envelope requirements only
- Three year review/update cycle by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction-Last update August 15, 2001

## Michigan

- Residential Energy Code: Michigan Uniform Energy Code Part 10 Rules are less stringent than 1992 MEC
- Building Codes committee has issued a matrix detailing the proposed rules and set a Public Forum for July 23, 2003
- New rules do not meet IECC 1998 or MEC 1995
- Commercial Energy Code: ASHRAE 90.1-1999
- Three-year review cycle-Commercial code was updated in April 2003
- The Bureau of Construction Codes offers ongoing training to codes officials
- The Bureau is developing online codes training tools available to the public

## Minnesota

- Residential Energy Code: MN State Energy Code based on the 1995 MEC
- Commercial Energy Code: MN State Energy Code exceeds ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989
- No set review schedule-last residential update was April 15, 2000 and last commercial update was July 20, 1999
- The Department of Administration, Building Codes and Standards Division is in the process of reviewing the current codes
- The Commerce Department offers ongoing codes training classes throughout the year

## Missouri

- Residential State Wide Energy Code: No statewide code. State-owned residential buildings must comply with the latest edition of the MEC or ANSI/ASHRAE standard 90.2-1993.
- Commercial State Wide Energy Code: No statewide code. State-owned buildings must comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989.
- No set review cycle-most recent was January 26, 1996

## Ohio

- Residential Energy Code: 2000 IECC with 2001 update
- Commercial Energy Code: ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999
- Most recent update was January 1, 2002
- Whole House Energy Performance Training Program
- Ohio Department of Development is designing a web-based training guide

## Residential State Wide Energy Code: State-developed code meets or exceeds 95 MEC
Commercial State Wide Energy Code: 2000 IECC
Codes are updated on an ongoing basis through various citizen advisory committees and the Wisconsin Building Code Advisory Review Board-Most recent update was July 1, 2002
Safety and Buildings Division and Focus On Energy sponsor ongoing continuing education classes dealing with energy codes

- Residential State Wide Energy Code: State-developed code meets or exceeds 95 MEC
- Commercial State Wide Energy Code: 2000 IECC
- Codes are updated on an ongoing basis through various citizen advisory committees and the Wisconsin Building Code Advisory Review Board-Most recent update was July 1, 2002
- Safety and Buildings Division and Focus On Energy sponsor ongoing continuing education classes dealing with energy codes

- Wisconsin

**WHAT IS THE VALUE PROPOSITION OF REGIONALLY COORDINATED TRAINING?**

## Buildings info – blatantly plagerized from Jeff Johnson’s slides...

- We spend 90% of our time being directly effected by the built environment
- Buildings ...
- Consume over 35% of total energy in US
- Consume over 65% of the total electricity in the US
- Incur energy costs of over $228 billion per year
- Contribute over 35% of US carbon dioxide emissions
- Constitute $450 billion of US GDP

## Value Proposition

- We are all connected through the same grid
- There are diminishing pots of money, so leveraging resources is essential
- The most robust part of the economy right now is housing starts for residential, multi-family, and commercial buildings
- Sharing infrastructure for delivery of programs & materials for curriculum development just makes sense
- Training to Code isn’t sufficient
- Training Beyond Code will require better marketing and promotion in order to make it valuable to the most important constituency – makers of buildings

## CONNECTIONS

**CONNECTIONS**

- MAINMid-American Interconnected Network, Inc.

**BECAUSE WE ARE ALL CONNECTED TO THE SAME TRANSMISSION GRID**

**Notes:**
The grid connects us all 
Surpluses and  shortfalls in power all depend on the same infrastructure to resolve the problem

## REG vs DEREG

_**Regulated States**_:
- Minnesota      Iowa         Missouri     Indiana    Kentucky Wisconsin
_**Deregulated States**_:
- Illinois    Michigan       Ohio

**Notes:**
Across the region, MEEA states are in various stages of deregulation
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## PBFs & OTHER FUNDS IN 2003

_**PBF States**_
- Wisconsin     Michigan              Ohio
_**“**__**Other Funds”**_
- Minnesota          Illinois                   Iowa
_**No Consistent Funding Mechanism**_

**$50M**

**$10M**

**$64M**

**$7M PBF $225M Trust**

**$57M CIP**

- Apx ? – regulated programs

## PBFs & OTHER FUNDS POST-2003

_**PBF States**_
- Wisconsin     Michigan              Ohio
_**“**__**Other Funds”**_
- Minnesota          Illinois                   Iowa
_**No Consistent Funding Mechanism**_

**Stable**

**OH: Lost $3M- 03 Lost $10M - 04**

**WI: Lost $18M 2004 WI: Lost $29M 2005**

**Lost $4M PBF Lost $125M Trust**

**Stable**

**Stable**

**WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?**

## Benefits of Codes

**Building Efficiency has many benefits:**
*ENERGY BENEFITS*
*Avoid building more power plants*
*Reduce current energy usage *
*Help alleviate transmission and distribution issues*
*ENVIRO BENEFITS*
*Thus... reducing the introduction of pollutants into the environment*
*Create a more sustainable future*
*OTHER BENEFITS*
*Create better-informed and more aware consumers*
*Increase productivity and performance*
*Level out the load profiles for the utilities for planning purposes*
*Help revitalize the economy by investing in construction of energy efficient buildings using products and services of those manufacturers and contractors who provide them*

## Benefits Contd...

- Regionally coordinated programs attract significant interest because it allows organizations like MEEA to spread the development, design and implementation costs over several sponsors.
- We’ve learned from our BOC program that regional marketing of the value of the training also helps to fill seats, engage participation, and encourage continuous education among those who attend

## To Whom Do Benefits Accrue?

- Builders/Designers/Architects/Raters etc
- Occupants
- Owners
- Utilities
- States & Municipalities
- Others
- Beyond Code Training can be truly “win-win.”

## Increased Coordination?

- MEEA hosted a meeting with BCAP and the Regional and National Groups
- Umbrella of Funding for coordinated curriculum development, training guidelines, etc
- Sharing of resources is essential/No need to re-create the wheel and it standardizes the materials
- What more can be done?
- Your thoughts ideas and questions?

**ALECIA WARD**
*Executive Director*
**Phone: 312-587-8390**
**E-mail: **_[award@mwalliance.org](mailto:award@mwalliance.org)_
**Website: **_[www.mwalliance.org](http://www.mwalliance.org/)_