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Residential Building Energy Standards

 

The Vermont Residential Building Energy Standard (RBES) affects all new homes (and additions over 500 square feet) built after July 1, 1998.

 

The Vermont Legislature passed RBES into law in 1997 (21 V.S.A. § 266). The RBES was revised in 2004 and revisions took effect January, 2005. See the updated Vermont Residential Energy Code Handbook for revisions.

Energy Code Resources:

 

• Energy Code Assistance Center: 1-888-373-2255
• Vermont Residential Building Energy Code Handbook
• Energy Code Training Schedule
• REScheck
  • Software-for Windows
  • Software-for Macintosh
  • User Manual (PDF file)
• RBES
  • RBES Certificate (PDF File)
  • Instructions for completing RBES certificate (PDF File)
• Other Related Resources
• Alliance to Save Energy Home Energy Checkup
  A guide to saving money and increasing comfort in your home while reducing energy use and pollution at the same time! You can select from among 14 kinds of energy efficiency choices, see how much money and pollution you can save, find out where to get energy efficient products, and get tips on how to act on your choices.
• American Lung Association Health House Web Site
  Health House, a project developed by the American Lung Association of Minnesota, is a national education program designed to help you make informed choices to improve your home's indoor environment.
• The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
  For helpful information on home energy rating systems and energy efficient mortgages.
• Building Environmental Science and Technology (BEST)
  BEST provides an array of technical and information services as well as some unique perspectives on building practices, development, energy policy and the environment.
• Consumer Research Council (CRC)
  CRC was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit research and education organization. It provides information to the public on consumer issues, assists over 200 affiliated state and local organizations representing 50 million consumers and conducts research projects.
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  A comprehensive resource for energy efficiency and renewable energy information.
• Energy Efficient Builders Association
  EEBA promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
• ENERGY STAR Homes Program
  Voluntary partnerships with home builders to construct residences that are 30 percent more energy-efficient than the current Model Energy Code (MEC).
• Building Green
  Articles, reviews, and news stories on energy-efficient, resource-efficient, and healthy building practices. EBN addresses material selection, siting, indoor air quality, day lighting, and other subjects relating to green building practices.
• Home Energy Magazine
• National Association of Home Builders
• OIKOS Green Building Resource
  Information on green building products and materials along with techniques for sustainable design and construction.

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For more information please contact Kelly Launder, Vermont Dept. of Public Service at (802) 828-4039