Building Energy Codes
Grant: SEP ARRA
Laws, Regulations and Rulemaking
Stakeholder Meetings
Training Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful Resources on Energy Codes
Residential and Commercial Compliance Checklists
$1,190,000 was budgeted to secure the adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”) in cities and counties within Nevada. The IECC is a code adopted by many state and municipal governments in the United States for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency. The funds may also be used to promote and train personnel on the codes and assist in its implementation. This project requires development of a project-specific budget that outlines all proposed activities.
Consumer Information
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Laws, Regulations and Rulemaking
The NSOE director has completed three regulation hearings to solicit public comments on the draft regulations (LCB File No. R024-11) to adopt the 2009 IECC effective July 1, 2012. Exhibit A: Proposed Amendments to LCB File No. R024-11 was adopted at the final hearing in Elko, Nevada on November 10, 2011. All notices and documents pertaining to the rulemaking are posted below.
Adoption of 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) – NRS 701.220.
- NOTICE of Request for Comments (pdf)
- Comments and Reply Information (word)
- Revised Notice of Regulation Workshop 1 (May 26, 2011; 1pm) (pdf)
- Proposed Draft Regulation (May 26, 2011) (pdf)
- Determination of Small Business Impact Statement (pdf)
- Minutes of the Regulation Workshop (May 26, 2011) (pdf)
- Notice of Regulation Hearing, October 7, 2011, 1:00 P.M (pdf)
- Revised Draft Regulation (September 1, 2011) LCB File No. R024-11 (pdf)
- Notice of Regulation Hearing, October 18, 2011, 8:30 A.M. (pdf)
- Notice of Regulation Hearing, November 10, 2011, 1:00 P.M. (pdf)
- Instructions for Submitting Written Comments (pdf)
- Minutes of the Regulation Hearing, October 7, 2011 (pdf)
- Exhibit A: Proposed Amendments to LCB File No. R024-11 (pdf)
- Minutes of the Regulation Hearing, October 18, 2011 (pdf)
- Minutes of the Regulation Hearing, November 10, 2011 (pdf)
Comments and reply comments received throughout the rulemaking process can be reviewed in the following table:
Thank you to everyone who submitted verbal and written comments throughout the rulemaking process to adopt the 2009 IECC. We have reviewed and considered all comments received and could not have succeeded as planned without your valued input and support. Stacey Crowley, Director
Stakeholder Meetings
The NSOE conducted ten stakeholder meetings throughout the rulemaking process. Thank you to all who participated at these meetings and for providing your expertise in the development of the state Building Energy Codes program. We hope you will continue to contact our office with any questions or concerns, continue to visit this website for updates to the codes, and take advantage of the free trainings as listed below.
Stakeholder Meetings
| Northern Nevada - Climate Zone 5 | Southern Nevada - Climate Zone 3 | |||
| November 15, 2010 (pdf) | Evaluation Summary (pdf) | November 22, 2010 (pdf) | Evaluation Summary (pdf) | |
| December 3, 2010 (pdf) | Evaluation Summary (pdf) | December 2, 2010 (pdf) | Evaluation Summary (pdf) | |
| January 11, 2011(pdf) | January 12, 2011 (pdf) | |||
| May 12, 2011(pdf) | May 9, 2011 (pdf) | |||
| September 28, 2011 (pdf) | September 27, 2011 (pdf) | |||
Training Opportunities
There are currently no training sessions available. If you would like to schedule a future training session in your area on the 2009 IECC, please contact Emily at (775) 687-1850 ext. 7324.
Past training presentations and webinars on the 2009 IECC can be found at http://www.kenergy.us/code.html.
Code books and training DVDs on the 2009 IECC may be available for review in your area. Click here to review a list of locations.
Other training resources worth visiting:
- Energy Insight, Inc. - Duct Leakage Powerpoint
- Building Energy Codes University (BECU) at http://www.energycodes.gov/becu/
- Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance videos on building night walks http://www.youtube.com/user/BetterBricks#p/c/0/ILggbRyeh-Y
- Energy videos provided by the California Energy Commission: http://www.energyvideos.com/crs_MM.php?S=1&L=20&C=205&M1=441&M2=791
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 2009 IECC Frequently Asked Questions (pdf).
- U.S. Department of Energy, Building Energy Codes Program FAQs
- If you have a technical question, please contact Ken Baker at (208) 861-5736 or
e-mail kbaker1@mindspring.com - If you are a local building code official, the NSOE will also contact the U.S. DOE if you should require further technical assistance.
Helpful Resources on Energy Codes
- PNNL: http://resourcecenter.pnl.gov/cocoon/morf/ResourceCenter
- BCAP: http://bcap-ocean.org/
- K-Energy: http://www.kenergy.us
- UNR-BEP: http://unrbep.org/
- U.S. DOE: http://www.energycodes.gov/
- SNICC: http://www.snicc.org/
Residential and Commercial Compliance Checklists
Contact: Emily Nunez
For the current status of each program, visit the NSOE Milestone Minder