The New Buildings Institute has released a model stretch building code that targets 20 percent better efficiency than current national building energy codes. It offers states and cities a set of energy-saving building strategies that cover design aspects such as envelope, mechanical, water heating, lighting and plug loads—in other words, a fast-forward button for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the construction sector.
The stretch code is designed to integrate with existing national model energy codes for residential and commercial construction. Jurisdictions can choose to adopt the entire stretch code or parts of it through their existing code review process. Visit newbuildings.org for more information.
