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2009 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (MUEC)
2009 IECC, ASHRAE 90.1-2007
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Date Passed:
Monday, November 8, 2010 Expand AllAdditional Code Information
Code Change Process: The Michigan Uniform Energy Code (MUEC) is promulgated by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA, formerly DELEG) Bureau of Construction Codes and is evaluated for revisions or modifications every three years. Code Change Cycle: The Bureau of Construction Codes in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA, formerly DELEG) reviews the MUEC every three years in concurrence with the national model code cycle. Next Code Update: The 2009 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (MUEC), Part 10 (Residential) and Part 10a (Commercial) became effective March 9, 2011. History
Prior to June 22, 1977, the state of Michigan had no building energy efficiency requirements. As of that date, the state adopted ASHRAE/IES Standard 90-1975 statewide. On July 27, 1985, the state adopted ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90A-1980 statewide.
SB 719, signed in early January 1996, repealed the 1995 adoption of the 1993 MEC. The legislation directed the state construction code commission to, by April 1, 1997, provide cost-effective standards and establish a program to provide home buyers with energy rating information. A 10-member ad hoc committee was established to assist with these efforts.
The Michigan Uniform Energy Code Part 10 Rules were updated March 31, 1999.
In 2002, the Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) established a committee to review and update Michigan's Uniform Energy Code. After review and promulgation of the code, the Ingham County Circuit Court issued an injunction to halt the February 28, 2005 effective date of the rules in response to a lawsuit by the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB). The new code was not implemented between 2005 and 2008 while litigation was before the courts.
The 2009 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (MUEC), Part 10 (Residential) and Part 10a (Commercial) were filed with the Secretary of State on November 8, 2010 became effective March 9, 2011. The rules adopted the 2009 IECC with Michigan amendments and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. The new codes were originally approved on July 20, 2010 by the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) Bureau of Construction Codes.
As of July 1, 2011, the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) has become the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Basic Facts
Climate Zone: 6A, 7A (zones based on DOE's most recent zoning: zone numbers based on a spectrum, zone 1 represents very hot weather and zone 8 represents subarctic weather. Letters indicate climate type, A-Humid, B-Dry, C-Marine) Population: 9,969,727 (2009, U.S. Census Bureau) Construction Activity: New Housing Units Authorized by Permit: Total units: 10,911
Number of Housing Units by Structure Type: 1 unit: 8,984
2 units: 142
3 and 4 units: 233 5 or more units: 1,552
(2008, Real Estate Center) Projected Construction Rate: Single family dwelling: 8,984 (-41% less than previous year), and with an avarage value of $181,500 per unit
(2008, Real Estate Center) CO2 Emissions: 182.98 MMT CO2 (2007) Energy Data
Primary Energy Source: Petroleum: 32.6% (2007, EIA) Energy Consumption: Total Annual Energy Consumption of 3,026.9 Trillion BTU (2007, EIA) Energy Expenditures: 36,882.2 Million Nominal Dollars (2007, EIA) Energy Snapshot: 78% of the state’s natural gas supply is used for heating the home. Natural gas is the largest consumed source of energy for the state’s residential sector
Residential use of natural gas in Michigan costs up to $10.75/thousand cu ft.
Regional Issues & State Action: According to the United States Global Change Research Program, the Midwest has experienced rising average temperatures with the largest warming seen in the winter months. The growing season has been extended by one week because of earlier last spring frosts and precipitation has become more frequent including increased instances of heavy downpours. Since the 1980s, large heat waves have become more frequent than any time in the last century. In addition, there has been a decrease in lake ice, including on the Great Lakes. These effects of climate change are predicted to continue, threatening the region’s economy, landscape, character, and quality of life.
The Michigan Climate Action Council (Council) was formed on November 14, 2007 by an executive order sign by Governor Granholm. The Council was charged with producing an inventory and forecast of greenhouse gas emissions and creating a climate action plan with recommendations for mitigating the effects of climate change completed in March 2009. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment currently houses a Climate Change webpage with current activities, tools, and resources. In addition, Michiagan signed on to be a member of the Midwest Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord which was signed by nine governors and two Canadian premiers in 2007 in recognition of the impacts that the Midwest has on climate change. Resources
Peter Djuric
RockyStyer
Bureau of Energy Systems
Department of Labor, Energy, and Economic Growth
Email: johnsonV6@michigan.gov
Tel: 517-241-8235
Fax: 517-241-6229
Irvin J. Poke
Director Bureau of Construction Codes
Tel: (517) 241-9302
Department of Energy Labor and Economic Growth
Tel: (517) 241-6280
Email: jhsarve@michigan.gov
Roger Doherty Email: dohertyr1@michigan.gov
Midwest Energy Efficiency 20 N Wacker Drive Ste 1301
Tel: (312) 587-8390
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