Under Title II Sec 201 of ACES, energy efficiency in building codes is addressed. It essentially says that for new building construction, there will be a phase-in of energy efficiency. That means buildings must reduce the use of fossil fuel based electricity and heat water through solar energy.
Somewhere in other laws and regulations there is a baseline of allowable energy usage. I cannot find that number. According to ACES that amount must be reduced by 30% in the year of enactment. Well, since ACES is not enacted and the prez is committed to doing this, the various Federal departments and agencies must get it done through regulations. By 2030, the baseline must be reduced by 100%. I’m no wizard, but no matter what the baseline is, if you reduce any amount by 100%, I think you get zero. That means that no multistory building built in 2030 will be allowed to use fossil-fueled energy.
The phase-in is less stringent for residential construction. There is a five year delay before such construction must be reduced by 50%. Then it catches up so that by 2030 the reduction is at 100%.
Sec 213 of Title II changes the energy conservation standards for washers, dishwashers, showerheads, faucets, water closets and urinals. It also addresses energy consumption of televisions.
Just thought you would want to know.
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