Missouri
Kansas City poised to adopt the most efficient building code in the country
Supporters are optimistic that the City Council will adopt a 2021 code expected to increase efficiency by 10%.
efficiency
How a suburban Chicago mayor helped inspire the biggest jump in building energy code improvements in a decade
Greater participation by cities tipped the balance toward more ambitious efficiency measures in the latest model code.
efficiency
On opposite ends of state, Missouri cities go different directions on building energy use
As St. Louis adopts a major building energy policy, Kansas City’s code update appears stuck in homebuilder politics.
Minnesota
Minnesota’s new building safety code will squeeze residential solar installers
In Minnesota, an industry group says the rules will shrink available space for solar panels by at least 20%.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts considers net-zero standard for new buildings
Some builders question whether the standard is the best one for reducing emissions from the state’s buildings.