Flagstaff, Arizona, proposes building, energy and fire code updates
The Flagstaff City Council is considering a first read of the proposed 2024 Suite of Building and Fire Codes updates,
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Building Codes
What changes are coming to the ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301 Standard
The ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301 Standard acts as the guiding principle of the HERS® Index, a measure of energy performance. Like many
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Denver adopts updated energy rules
The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency adopted updated rules to the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy. The new
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Builders turn to NGBS for code compliance
Builders, as well as local jurisdictions, are increasingly turning to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) for an alternative code
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ICC finalizes 2027 building codes
The International Code Council (ICC) released the final results of the Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote, marking
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California expands solar options for homes
California legislature recently passed SB 868, a bill that would allow homeowners to install plug-in solar panels. The bill passed
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Hawai’i county makes strides in wildfire resilience
Kaua’i County in Hawai’i is considering the adoption of Wildfire and Wildland Urban Interface (WWUI) standards for the island-wide building
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HUD releases new home energy standards
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just rolled back its energy efficiency requirements for HOME Investment Partnerships Program
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Portland records over 50,000 home energy scores
In 2018, the City of Portland’s Home Energy Score Ordinance went into effect. This required all homes publicly advertised for
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Senate advances key building codes bill
On Aug. 6, 2026, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act, which
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DOE seeks feedback on building energy codes
The Department of Energy (DOE) asks for public input on its methodology for assessing consumer impacts associated with residential and
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USGBC advocacy mid-summer highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal levels for green building initiatives
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How the ROAD to Housing Act accelerates sustainable innovation
The recent passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act marks one of the biggest federal investments in residential
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Building codes tighten in response to severe storms
Building codes are tightening in U.S. regions vulnerable to severe storms as coastal wind design standards continue to evolve and
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Sustainability trends in modern home building
The industry is seeing a rise in sustainability trends in modern home building, as a direct response to energy and
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Fairfax City, Virginia, approves new green building policy
The Fairfax City Council unanimously adopted a new green building policy on June 29, 2026, setting new environmental standards for
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NAHB updates its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) updated its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems. The system is a tool
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Green building policies to watch this summer
Home Innovation Research Labs, the administrator of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS), noted top green building policies to look
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New Colorado wildfire resiliency code will take effect July 1
New Colorado wildfire mitigation standards will take effect in Steamboat Springs on July 1, 2026. The Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
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2026 Florida Construction Laws and Updates
In Florida, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for residential construction and the state’s overall dedication to
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Officials vote on building code changes
Last week, local officials began voting on proposed changes to building codes. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) urged
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Craig adopts new Colorado wildfire code
The city of Craig’s adoption of Colorado’s new wildfire resiliency standards, which stem from the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code,
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New energy code overlay introduced in six states
On April 30, 2026, the Next Generation Codes Coalition, an ACEEE-led group of six states and several nonprofit organizations, released
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HUD rescinds modern energy mandate
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that they are rolling back
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Bend introduces new building requirement for wildfire resilience
The City of Bend, Ore., adopted a new building requirement, Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. This new code
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Charlottesville adopts new high performance building resolution
On April 7, 2026, the City of Charlottesville, Va., announced the adoption of a High-Performance Building Resolution for City buildings.
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Colorado announces Wildfire-Ready Building Codes
As of April 1, 2026, Colorado cities, counties and fire protection districts in high-risk wildfire areas were instructed to adopt
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California’s Zone Zero Defensible Space Law In Effect
New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply with state-mandated Zone Zero wildfire
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Colorado town and county adopt new wildfire codes
Pitkin County and Aspen, Colo., adopted new wildfire resilient building codes in respective meetings last week. For both the county
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New Oregon building code prioritizes energy-efficient heat pumps
A new building code in Oregon would require new homes to be built with energy-efficient heat pumps instead of ducted
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California Aims to Simplify Plug-In Balcony Solar
On March 20, 2026, the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee approved a new bill that could significantly expand
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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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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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