The code minimums require more efficient appliances and prewiring for solar panels and electric vehicle charging in new buildings, which state energy officials call one of the five largest categories for greenhouse gas emissions. The Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 1362 in 2022 directing state agencies to create an energy codes board and develop a mandatory set of local codes by June 1. Berry said the codes board has “struck a good balance” on those arguments. The Daily Sun-Up podcast | More episodesColorado has $2 million in grant money available for local governments that want help implementing the new codes, state officials said. While the new energy codes still require pathways for both natural gas and electricity service to buildings, Toor said, the board in 2024 must write “low carbon” codes.

Source: Daily Sun June 08, 2023 09:38 UTC