Partnering for progress: Building energy codes
Energy codes may not be in the news every day, but they play a huge role in the future of our homes and climate. Buildings are responsible for 55% of Wisconsin’s energy-related carbon emissions.
Author: Matt Ouren, Stakeholder Engagement Manager
From energy crisis to climate crisis: The origin of energy codes and why we must move forward
Most homes and other buildings in Wisconsin were built before laws required insulation or efficient heating and cooling systems. In the absence of regulation, builders and developers constructed inefficient buildings, leaving us to deal with the consequences.
Wisconsinisms: Good for Old Fashioneds, bad for your energy bills
When you hear the word ‘Wisconsinisms,’ you might think of local quirks like calling water fountains “bubblers,” eating cheese curds, or telling people to watch for deer. However, in the world of building energy codes, a Wisconsinism refers to state-specific amendments that often weaken our building requirements. Building energy codes save Wisconsinites money by ensuring
