# Presentation: 231022

## Adoption and Enforcement Best Practices: Lessons from the MidwestPresented to:National Conference on Building Energy CodesAustin, TXJune 29th, 2005

## Who is MEEA?
What is the status of energy codes in the Midwest: Focus on IL, IN, IA, MI
What is the Michigan story?
What is the status of code training and/or beyond code training in the Midwest?
What can we do to increase the adoption, enforcement and influence of codes in the region?

- What is the status of energy codes in the Midwest: Focus on IL, IN, IA, MI
- What is the Michigan story?
- What is the status of code training and/or beyond code training in the Midwest?
- What can we do to increase the adoption, enforcement and influence of codes in the region?

## WHO IS MEEA?

## MEEA is a collaborative network whose purpose is to advance energy efficiency in the Midwest in order to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation

## 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?

## Iowa

- _Residential Code_: State energy code minimum based on 1992 MEC, mandatory statewide.
- _Commercial Code_: ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989, mandatory statewide.
- _Code Change Cycle_: The state energy code is reviewed on a three-year code cycle corresponding to publication of the MEC.
- The state’s Building Code Advisory Council is reviewing the 2004 IECC for residential and commercial construction. They intend to have the new code go into effect on January 1, 2006.

**Notes:**
The state would like to hear from parties in favor of the code upgrade (letters should be sent to Stuart Crine).

## Indiana

- _Residential Code_: 92 MEC; can use REScheck to show compliance.
- _Commercial Code_: State-developed code that does not meet ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989; mandatory statewide.
- The Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission intends to adopt and amend the IECC 2004 Supplement to replace the current Indiana Energy Conservation Code.
- The proposed rules will be published on July 1, 2005, and the first of two public hearings will be held on September 16, 2005.
- _Code Change Cycle_: State codes are revised as necessary. Most recent update adopted: May 21, 2003

## The Link...adoption,  implementation & incentives

- We believe that increased training of building professionals will help to overcome initial reflex barriers to code adoption.
***Get more efficient codes adopted***
***Train builders how to build beyond code and fast-track code compliance with easy tools***
***Secure additional investments in the form of rebates and utility programs to help them overcome any financial barriers to improved technologies or system thinking***

## Illinois

- _Code Change Cycle_: No set schedule.
- Some communities have adopted the 2000 IECC requirements
- _Residential Code_: None mandated statewide. Legislation to adopt a state-wide residential code failed in 2004. May be brought forward in 2006 again.
- _Commercial Code_: IECC 2000 adopted, including reference to ASHRAE 90.1-1999, to be mandatory statewide.
- Awaiting JCAR approval
- Effective date: March 1, 2006
*Commercial Code success occurred because of **	**excellent coalition building between two groups: Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) and MEEA.*
*MEEA is working to provide code and beyond-code training to builders in communities that have codes in place or that are considering code adoption.*

## WHAT IS THE  MICHIGAN STORY?

## Michigan

- _Commercial Code_: ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999 mandatory statewide, effective April, 2003; can use COMcheck-EZ to show compliance.
- _Code Change Cycle_: Three-year review cycle-Commercial code was updated in April 2003.
- _Residential Energy Code_: 2004 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (MUEC) Part 10 Rules are less stringent than 1992 MEC
- Recently updated to 2005 MUEC, more details to follow

## Michigan

- In 1996 Michigan adopted 92MEC as state-wide energy code
- Powerful MAHB convinced the MI Legislature repealed and MI became the first state ever to roll-back
- In 2002, state formed Energy Code Ad Hoc Committee to recommend upgrades to the residential energy code
- Their recommendations were reviewed at a public hearing in December 2003
- More than 20 organizations and individuals testified to the benefit of upgrading to the IECC 2000
- These included: academics, environmentalists, builders, low-income/affordable housing advocates, architects, home builders
- State revised proposed code to include Ch 11 of the IRC and references to the IECC, but with several significant state-specific compliance modifications
- State’s updated proposal received overwhelming support at a 2nd public hearing in June 2004; only 2 speakers opposed the adoption

## Michigan

- In December 2004, state adopted upgrades to the MUEC, which incorporated Chapter 11 of the IRC with an effective date of February 28th, 2005
- The Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB) filed a lawsuit seeking to block the state from enforcing the new code. Their main arguments are:
- The state does not have the authority to adopt a national code in place of the MUEC.
- The new code will increase the cost of a new home and is not cost effective as defined by Michigan law.
- On February 24th, a temporary injunction against the state was granted.

## Michigan

- In May 2005, MEEA, Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) and Michigan Community Action Agency Association (MCAAA) successfully intervened in the case in support of the State’s position
- All parties are in the midst of discovery
- Court hearing in October will determine if permanent injunction is appropriate or if state is allowed to implement the new code

## Michigan

- State received DOE grant to develop training program for new residential energy code
- Michigan Energy Office supported a series of trainings in Spring 2005 which offered homebuilders an opportunity to learn about the newly adopted code
- Training for builders available from EEBA and other organizations
- 	*MEEA will seek opportunities to offer code and beyond-code training for builders, but this may be difficult given the circumstances*

## WHAT IS THE STATUS OF CODE AND BEYOND CODE TRAINING?

## Midwest Building Solutions

- Lowering Building Costs,
- Raising Comfort and Quality
- MEEA’s Newest Training Program

##  What is Midwest Building Solutions?

- For Builders
- offered as a 1⁄2-day training
- focused on topics of high interest
- presents code, compliance paths
- promotes _beyond_ code building

## What is the training’s goal?

- Cost-effective, resource-efficient building practices resulting in homes that _exceed_ the 2003 IECC

## Address builder problems

- Dozens of subs
- Hundreds of materials
- Thousands of building joints and connections

- _One_ builder responsible for them all...

**Notes:**
Trainers:
The message here is one of respecting the builder.  
Builders have to handle an increasingly complex set of people and parts.
How can a builder be an expert in every joint and every connection and every building subsystem?
We want the builder to get his TEAM all working together!

## Using a SYSTEMS approach

**Continuous Air Barriers**

**Advanced Windows**

**Properly Installed Insulation**

**Tight, Well-insulated Ducts**

**Air Sealing**

**Framing**

**Water Management**

**Right Sized and Efficient HVAC**

**Notes:**
Trainers:
We’ve talked about Water Management, now lets talk about the many other system elements involved in OHIO SOLUTIONS...

## A Few Systems Connections...

- Windows & HVAC
- Insulation & HVAC
- HVAC & water management
- Framing & windows
- Framing & water management

- Framing & HVAC
- Air tightness & water management
- Framing & ducts
- Insulation & ducts

**Notes:**
Trainer Notes:
ALL of these pieces (and more) interact to influence the HVAC decisions and ultimate home performance.
Many of the pieces are controlled by different parties – “trades”
Make sure they are communicating!

## Training Topics?

- How to save money, build better and increase energy efficiency with:

- framing
- insulation
- air tightness
- HVAC equipment
- windows and ducts and more!

## Proper insulation installation....

**Proper insulation installation....**

**Notes:**
Trainers:
Installation beauty shots
But we all know that it is NOT this easy.

## Sealed Ducts

**Notes:**
Trainers:
The primary message here (again) is that MASTIC is the best way to go. 
UL 181 approved tapes can work nearly as well.
How long are you interested in this performance?
The code requires sealed ducts!

Anecdote: Peter Yost (BSC) - And I have found that a kitchen spatula is the best (and cheapest!) tool for applying this stuff.

Photo: IBACOS, provided by Duncan Prahl, 2004.

## Windows in the 21st century...

- Windows in the 21st century...

**Notes:**
Trainers:
We take a perfectly good wall and DESIGN holes in it!
We’d better fill those holes right...
We’ve talked in two previous modules about eliminating holes, so the audience should be predisposed to thinking about “filling the holes” by now.

##  What about codes?

- Code requirements and compliance
- systems analysis approach
- component performance approach
- prescriptive approach

## Basic Compliance Process

- Determine if the Building Must Comply

**Meet Basic Code Requirements **

- Select Compliance Approach

**Systems Approach (Chapter 4) **

**Component Approach (Chapter 5) **

**Prescriptive Approach (Chapter 6)  **

- Submit Plans and Forms for Review

- Ensure Building is Constructed According to Plans

**Notes:**
Trainers:
The flow chart describes the general process.
We will address each of the compliance options in later slides.

##  What else does the training cover?

- Resources and marketing tools
- to help builders sell
- _better building practices_

## Builder “Tools”

- Home Energy Raters
- Building Scientists
- Utility Programs
- Industry Programs
- Government Programs
- ENERGY STAR
- Building America
- Others

**Notes:**
Trainers:
We are introducing the builders to tools and people and programs to help them beat the code.
Some of these allies are right in their back yard.

## Midwest Building Solutions Highlights

- Training curriculum development
-  Review of existing training programs, materials
-  Analysis of challenges and opportunities
-  Team approach
- Training implementation
-  Training in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus
-  Training planned for Illilnois
- Program promotion
-  Electronic and web-based
-  Print materials
-  Presentations

## Midwest Building Solutions Training Results

- Participant Satisfaction
-  	Participants ranked training as “good” or 	“excellent” (97%)
-  	Training “useful to business or work” (96%)
- Potential for Program Growth
-  	HBA interest in providing training to members

## Midwest Building Solutions Planning

- Program Development
**	****– ****Create turn-key training program**
**	****– ****Secure continuing education credit**
- Program Expansion
**	****– ****Introduce the program to other states**

## Midwest Building Solutions sponsors and expert contributors:

- North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)
- Ohio Dept of Development, Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)
- R. Christopher Mathis, MC Squared
- 	(lead curriculum developer)
- Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)

## Benefits

- Regionally coordinated programs attract significant interest because they allow 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

## Midwest Funding

**WI: **Lost at least $18M 2004** WI: **Lost approx $29M 2005** WI: **Lost approx $ 28M 2006

**OH: Lost $2.5 M 2003**
**OH: Lost $10M 2004 – loan to PIP**
**OH: Potential loss of $5M 2005 and reauthorization language is in jeopardy**

**IL: **Lost $4M PBF 2004
**IL: **Lost $12M RE/EE 2005

**MI: **through efforts on the part of the utilities this may decline

**Stable**

**Stable**

**IN 2003, ROUGHLY $230M**
**WAS INVESTED IN ENERGY**
**EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMING**
**IN THE MIDWEST**
**IN 2004, THAT NUMBER DECLINE D BY 1/3****RD**
**2005 DOES NOT BODE WELL**

## Natural Gas Funding

**Stable**

**Stable**

_**Minnesota**_
- Gas - $12.2 million
- Electric - $51.4 million
_**Iowa**_
- Gas - $12 million
- Electric - $36 million
_**Wisconsin**_
- Gas - $13.9 million
- Electric - $47.6 million
_**Illinois**_
- Electric - $3 million
_**Michigan**_
- Electric - $40 million
_**Ohio**_
- Electric - $10 million

## CHALLENGES ABOUND!...BUT WHAT FUN WOULD IT BE OTHERWISE?

## ALECIA WARD
Executive Director
Phone: 312-587-8390 x 15
E-mail: award@mwalliance.org
PEGGY REINS
Midwest Bldg Solutions Program Mgr
Phone: 312-587-8390 x 12
E-mail: preins@mwalliance.org
REBECCA WIGG
Policy Associate
Phone: 312-587-8390 x 17
E-mail: rwigg@mwalliance.org
Website: www.mwalliance.org

*Executive Director*
**Phone: 312-587-8390 x 15**
**E-mail:**** **_[award@mwalliance.org](mailto:award@mwalliance.org)_
**PEGGY REINS**
*Midwest Bldg Solutions Program Mgr*
**Phone: 312-587-8390 x 12**
**E-mail: **_[preins@mwalliance.org](mailto:preins@mwalliance.org)_
**REBECCA WIGG**
*Policy Associate*
**Phone: 312-587-8390 x 17**
**E-mail: **_[rwigg@mwalliance.org](mailto:rwigg@mwalliance.org)_
**Website: **_[www.mwalliance.org](http://www.mwalliance.org/)_