Gov. Meyer signs executive order streamlining permit regulations
On Feb. 26, 2026, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across the state, making
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Building Codes
Denver launches public process to update energy code
On Feb. 26, 2026, Denver, Colo. launched a public process to update its energy code for new and renovated small
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Oregon approves new building codes
New building code changes are coming to Oregon specifying the use of heat pumps instead of ducted air conditioning. The
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The debate over Colorado’s energy mandate
Colorado’s new energy mandate for residential construction is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. However, some in the
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California’s State-Mandated ‘Zone Zero’ Requirements
On Feb. 12, 2026, the City of San Diego notified residents of state-mandated “Zone Zero” wildfire safety requirements for all
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Can you build better than Title 24?
Certainly, one of the hottest topics of conversation in the building industry is the update of California’s building code, the
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Sen. Wiener announces new clean energy legislation
On Jan. 29, 2026, Senator Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco) announced the Clean Homes and Energy Affordability Package (CHEAP), consisting of
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NorCal cities contend with lawsuit over energy codes
On Jan. 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against two Bay Area cities, Petaluma in Sonoma County
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Zone Barriers in Solar Installation
Communities are eager to begin installing solar panels on homes and businesses, offering energy resilience and easing financial burdens. However,
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Legislation aims to modernize heat pump permitting
On Jan. 15, 2025, SB 222, the Heat Pump Access Act passed through the Senate Committee on Local Government, after
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House passes rollback of energy efficient regulations
On Jan. 16, 2026, the House of Representatives passed The Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act (HR 5184).
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California builds to the highest efficiency standard nationwide
The 2025 California Energy Code, also known as Title 24 went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, implementing new efficiency
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LEED v5 Standards
The U.S. Green Building Council’s (UGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program is regarded as one of the
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New Colorado law requires efficient technology
Taking into effect on January 1, new residential furnaces and water heaters sold in Colorado are required to emit lower
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Oakland aligns with Title 24
Effective January 1, 2026, the new 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) is the most efficient and ambitious code
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DOE rescinds definition of “zero emissions” buildings
A statement from The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation announced the rescission of
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