Adoption and Enforcement Best Practices: Lessons from the Midwest Presented to: National Conference

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Adoption and Enforcement Best Practices Lessons
from the MidwestPresented toNational
Conference on Building Energy CodesAustin,
TXJune 29th, 2005
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• Who is MEEA?
• What is the status of energy codes in the
  Midwest Focus on IL, IN, IA, MI
• What is the Michigan story?
• What is the status of code training and/or beyond
  code training in the Midwest?
• What can we do to increase the adoption,
  enforcement and influence of codes in the region?

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• WHO IS MEEA?

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• MEEA is a collaborative network whose purpose is
  to advance energy efficiency in the Midwest in
  order to support sustainable economic development
  and environmental preservation

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MEEA Members

• Academic and Research Institutions
• Manufacturers and Retailers
• Utilities (IOUs, Munis and Coops)
• State and Local Governments
• Energy and Environmental Non-profits
• Energy Service Companies, Contractors and
  Consultants
• This diversity is critical to the coordinated
  success of regional efficiency programs

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• WHAT IS THE STATUS OF ENERGY CODES IN THE MW?

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Iowa

• Residential Code State energy code minimum based
  on 1992 MEC, mandatory statewide.
• Commercial Code ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989,
  mandatory statewide.
• Code Change Cycle The state energy code is
  reviewed on a three-year code cycle corresponding
  to publication of the MEC.
• The states Building Code Advisory Council is
  reviewing the 2004 IECC for residential and
  commercial construction. They intend to have the
  new code go into effect on January 1, 2006.

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Indiana

• Residential Code 92 MEC can use REScheck to
  show compliance.
• Commercial Code State-developed code that does
  not meet ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989 mandatory
  statewide.
• The Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety
  Commission intends to adopt and amend the IECC
  2004 Supplement to replace the current Indiana
  Energy Conservation Code.
• The proposed rules will be published on July 1,
  2005, and the first of two public hearings will
  be held on September 16, 2005.
• Code Change Cycle State codes are revised as
  necessary. Most recent update adopted May 21,
  2003

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The Linkadoption, implementation incentives

• We believe that increased training of building
  professionals will help to overcome initial
  reflex barriers to code adoption.
• Get more efficient codes adopted
• Train builders how to build beyond code and
  fast-track code compliance with easy tools
• Secure additional investments in the form of
  rebates and utility programs to help them
  overcome any financial barriers to improved
  technologies or system thinking

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Illinois

• Code Change Cycle No set schedule.
• Some communities have adopted the 2000 IECC
  requirements
• Residential Code None mandated statewide.
  Legislation to adopt a state-wide residential
  code failed in 2004. May be brought forward in
  2006 again.
• Commercial Code IECC 2000 adopted, including
  reference to ASHRAE 90.1-1999, to be mandatory
  statewide.
• Awaiting JCAR approval
• Effective date March 1, 2006
• Commercial Code success occurred because of
  excellent coalition building between two groups
  Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) and
  MEEA.
• MEEA is working to provide code and beyond-code
  training to builders in communities that have
  codes in place or that are considering code
  adoption.

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WHAT IS THE MICHIGAN STORY?
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Michigan

• Commercial Code ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999 mandatory
  statewide, effective April, 2003 can use
  COMcheck-EZ to show compliance.
• Code Change Cycle Three-year review
  cycle-Commercial code was updated in April 2003.
• Residential Energy Code 2004 Michigan Uniform
  Energy Code (MUEC) Part 10 Rules are less
  stringent than 1992 MEC
• Recently updated to 2005 MUEC, more details to
  follow

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Michigan

• In 1996 Michigan adopted 92MEC as state-wide
  energy code
• Powerful MAHB convinced the MI Legislature
  repealed and MI became the first state ever to
  roll-back
• In 2002, state formed Energy Code Ad Hoc
  Committee to recommend upgrades to the
  residential energy code
• Their recommendations were reviewed at a public
  hearing in December 2003
• More than 20 organizations and individuals
  testified to the benefit of upgrading to the IECC
  2000
• These included academics, environmentalists,
  builders, low-income/affordable housing
  advocates, architects, home builders
• State revised proposed code to include Ch 11 of
  the IRC and references to the IECC, but with
  several significant state-specific compliance
  modifications
• States updated proposal received overwhelming
  support at a 2nd public hearing in June 2004
  only 2 speakers opposed the adoption

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Michigan

• In December 2004, state adopted upgrades to the
  MUEC, which incorporated Chapter 11 of the IRC
  with an effective date of February 28th, 2005
• The Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB)
  filed a lawsuit seeking to block the state from
  enforcing the new code. Their main arguments are
• The state does not have the authority to adopt a
  national code in place of the MUEC.
• The new code will increase the cost of a new home
  and is not cost effective as defined by Michigan
  law.
• On February 24th, a temporary injunction against
  the state was granted.

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Michigan

• In May 2005, MEEA, Michigan Environmental Council
  (MEC) and Michigan Community Action Agency
  Association (MCAAA) successfully intervened in
  the case in support of the States position
• All parties are in the midst of discovery
• Court hearing in October will determine if
  permanent injunction is appropriate or if state
  is allowed to implement the new code

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Michigan

• State received DOE grant to develop training
  program for new residential energy code
• Michigan Energy Office supported a series of
  trainings in Spring 2005 which offered
  homebuilders an opportunity to learn about the
  newly adopted code
• Training for builders available from EEBA and
  other organizations
• MEEA will seek opportunities to offer code and
  beyond-code training for builders, but this may
  be difficult given the circumstances

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• WHAT IS THE STATUS OF CODE AND BEYOND CODE
  TRAINING?

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Midwest Building Solutions

• Lowering Building Costs,
• Raising Comfort and Quality
• MEEAs Newest Training Program

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What is Midwest Building Solutions?

• For Builders
• offered as a ½-day training
• focused on topics of high interest
• presents code, compliance paths
• promotes beyond code building

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What is the trainings goal?

• Cost-effective, resource-efficient building
  practices resulting in homes that exceed the 2003
  IECC

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Address builder problems

• Dozens of subs
• Hundreds of materials
• Thousands of building joints and connections

One builder responsible for them all
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Using a SYSTEMS approach
Properly Installed Insulation
Water Management
Framing
Right Sized and Efficient HVAC
Advanced Windows
Continuous Air Barriers
Tight, Well-insulated Ducts
Air Sealing
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A Few Systems Connections

• Windows HVAC
• Insulation HVAC
• HVAC water management
• Framing windows
• Framing water management

• Framing HVAC
• Air tightness water management
• Framing ducts
• Insulation ducts

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Training Topics?

• How to save money, build better and increase
  energy efficiency with

• framing
• insulation
• air tightness
• HVAC equipment
• windows and ducts and more!

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Proper insulation installation.
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Sealed Ducts
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Windows in the 21st century
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What about codes?

• Code requirements and compliance
• systems analysis approach
• component performance approach
• prescriptive approach

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Basic Compliance Process
Determine if the Building Must Comply
Meet Basic Code Requirements
Select Compliance Approach
Systems Approach (Chapter 4)
Component Approach (Chapter 5)
Prescriptive Approach (Chapter 6)
Submit Plans and Forms for Review
Ensure Building is Constructed According to Plans
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What else does the training cover?

• Resources and marketing tools
• to help builders sell
• better building practices

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Builder Tools

• Home Energy Raters
• Building Scientists
• Utility Programs
• Industry Programs
• Government Programs
• ENERGY STAR?
• Building America
• Others

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Midwest Building Solutions Highlights

• Training curriculum development
• Review of existing training programs, materials
• Analysis of challenges and opportunities
• Team approach
• Training implementation
• Training in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus
• Training planned for Illilnois
• Program promotion
• Electronic and web-based
• Print materials
• Presentations

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Midwest Building Solutions Training Results

• Participant Satisfaction
• Participants ranked training as good or
  excellent (97)
• Training useful to business or work (96)
• Potential for Program Growth
• HBA interest in providing training to members

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Midwest Building Solutions Planning

• Program Development
• Create turn-key training program
• Secure continuing education credit
• Program Expansion
• Introduce the program to other states

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Midwest Building Solutions sponsors and expert
contributors

• North American Insulation Manufacturers
  Association (NAIMA)
• Ohio Dept of Development, Office of Energy
  Efficiency (OEE)
• R. Christopher Mathis, MC Squared
• (lead curriculum developer)
• Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)

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Benefits

• Regionally coordinated programs attract
  significant interest because they allow
  organizations like MEEA to spread the
  development, design and implementation costs over
  several sponsors.
• Weve learned from our BOC program that regional
  marketing of the value of the training also helps
  to fill seats, engage participation, and
  encourage continuous education among those who
  attend

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Midwest Funding
WI Lost at least 18M 2004 WI Lost approx 29M
2005 WI Lost approx 28M 2006
OH Lost 2.5 M 2003 OH Lost 10M 2004 loan to
PIP OH Potential loss of 5M 2005 and
reauthorization language is in jeopardy
Stable
IL Lost 4M PBF 2004 IL Lost 12M RE/EE 2005
Stable
MI through efforts on the part of the utilities
this may decline
IN 2003, ROUGHLY 230M WAS INVESTED IN
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMING IN THE MIDWEST IN
2004, THAT NUMBER DECLINE D BY 1/3RD 2005 DOES
NOT BODE WELL
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Natural Gas Funding

• Minnesota
• Gas - 12.2 million
• Electric - 51.4 million
• Iowa
• Gas - 12 million
• Electric - 36 million
• Wisconsin
• Gas - 13.9 million
• Electric - 47.6 million
• Illinois
• Electric - 3 million
• Michigan
• Electric - 40 million
• Ohio

Stable
Stable
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CHALLENGES ABOUND!BUT WHAT FUN WOULD IT BE
OTHERWISE?
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• ALECIA WARD
• Executive Director
• Phone [phone] x 15
• E-mail award_at_mwalliance.org
• PEGGY REINS
• Midwest Bldg Solutions Program Mgr
• Phone [phone] x 12
• E-mail preins_at_mwalliance.org
• REBECCA WIGG
• Policy Associate
• Phone [phone] x 17
• E-mail rwigg_at_mwalliance.org
• Website www.mwalliance.org