The World Bank has recently released its latest energy efficiency report, Unlocking Efficiency: The Global Landscape of Building Energy Regulations and Their Enforcement, which provides a comprehensive analysis of building…
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Building a Better Future: World Bank’s Latest Report on Global Energy Codes
The World Bank has recently released its latest energy efficiency report which provides a comprehensive analysis of building energy codes across 88 countries. The report highlights the urgency of improving the energy efficiency of buildings to reduce global emissions.
Strong Homes Scale: Connecting Consumers to Building Codes
FLASH's Strong Homes Scale indicates how close a home is to meeting or exceeding the resilience features included in the International Code Council’s 2024 International Residential Code.
A 2024 behavior-focused study confirmed what most code officials already know: many homeowners do not understand the critical role that building codes play in creating a disaster-resistant home. This finding…
A2L Refrigerants: Latest Challenges and Opportunities
To facilitate a smooth transition to A2Ls, jurisdictions across the country have already begun adopting the approved 2027 IMC code language addressing these issues. It is highly recommended that all jurisdictions review these sections of code and determine the best method for addressing them in their area.
As the first half of 2025 wraps up, the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry wrestles with some of the new updates surrounding A2L refrigerants. To comply with regulations…
