Vermont

Summary:

Vermont's Residential Building Energy Standard (RBES) is a statewide code based on the 2000 IECC (with state-specific amendments) that is mandatory for residential buildings. The 2005 Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction is based on the IECC 2004 Supplement and an alternative path of ASHRAE 90.1-2004 with amendments. State-wide Commercial Building Energy Standards, establishing energy codes for all commercial buildings and residential structures of 4 or more stories was enacted in 2006, and effective as of January 1, 2007.

Links:

• EERE Building Energy Codes Program

• Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)

• Energy Efficiency Division

Contact:

Kelly Launder, Energy Program Manager
Department of Public Service, Energy Efficiency Division

Phone: 802-828-4039
Email: kelly.launder@state.vt.us

Last Updated 06/26/2009

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