New Report from the WSU Energy Program on Cost Effective Energy Code Compliance
Washington State has set an ambitious path toward a low-carbon future, committing to a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Because residential and commercial structures account for nearly a quarter of the state’s total emissions, transforming the building sector is central to achieving these goals. Meeting these climate targets requires a transition to energy efficiency, renewable integration, and a shift away from fossil fuels in both new builds and existing homes.
Navigating this transition, however, comes with complexity for developers, architects, and builders. While federal tax incentives, state renewable programs, and utility rebates help offset energy efficiency investments, the core hurdle remains lowering initial construction costs. This financial landscape is further complicated by shifting legislative timelines and expiring tax credits, making cost-conscious, reliable design strategies more essential than ever.
The Cost-Effective Energy Code Compliance Using the UA Alternate Path Report serves as a guide for building pros navigating the 2021 Washington State Energy Code-Residential (WSEC-R) and International Residential Code (IRC). Grounded in historical data, peer-reviewed research, and direct input from architects, engineers, and material manufacturers, this document identifies high-performance construction pathways with a primary focus on cost-effectiveness.
Access the report to find:
- Economic and market analysis, including information on home size trends, material pricing and volatility, and alternative prefab pathways
- Cost-effective building assemblies (prescriptive vs. U-factor pathways)
- Case studies and energy modeling using the WSU Energy Program’s Code Compliance Calculator (C3) for single-family and multi-family homes
- An appendix with lots of useful examples
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