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Last chance to weigh in on energy choice for Washington homebuyers

Don’t miss your last chance to weigh in on energy choice! The Washington State Building Code Council is on the…

News Release: Builders urge balance and energy choice in building code proposals

Hearings come to Yakima Sept. 29 and 30 OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council is holding public hearings in…

Protect energy choice: Take action to protect Washington homebuyers

Take action to protect energy choice! The Washington State Building Code Council is on the verge of passing the country’s…

News Release: Increasing rent, rising cost of living push homeownership further out of reach

Increasing rent prices and the rising cost of living drive homeownership further and further out of reach for renters in…

Tell the Energy Code TAG to just say “no” to costly new proposals

The Energy Code TAG—or technical advisory group—will be considering a number of costly new proposals on all-electric homes and increased…

BIAW energy code proposal clears first hurdle

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Residential Energy Code Technical Advisory Group (TAG) approved BIAW’s performance pathway proposal Friday.…