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Building Energy Standards

Vermont's Building Energy Standards were established to set minimum efficiency requirements for new and renovated buildings. The standards are designed to provide more reductions in energy use and emissions over the life of a building, when compared with a similar building constructed prior to the standards going into effect.

Buildings that comply with the standards are generally more comfortable and cost-effective to heat and cool. They also help to advance the state's goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

On July 1, 2024, RBES & CBES codes updated to the 2024 RBES and 2024 CBES

 

The following pages provide more detailed information about the Building Energy Standards

Upcoming RBES & CBES 2024 Training Opportunities

RBES 2024 In-Person Trainings

The following in-person trainings will focus on substantial changes and compliance options for the 2024 RBES, which will go into effect on July 1, 20204. Each of the below in-person sessions run from 9am to 11:30am. Click on each link below to register:

RBES 2024 Online Trainings

Attend any of the three upcoming online-only trainings to learn about RBES updates for this most recent code cycle, with special focus areas as listed. Each of the below online sessions run from 7:30am to 8:30am. Click on each link below to register:

CBES 2024 In-Person Trainings

Attend any of the five upcoming in-person trainings to learn about Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) updates for this most recent code cycle, with a focus on substantial changes and compliance options.  Each of the below in-person sessions run from 9am to 11:30am. Click on each link below to register:

CBES 2024 Online Trainings

Attend any of the three upcoming online-only trainings to learn about Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) updates for this most recent code cycle, with special focus areas as listed. Each of the below online sessions run from 7:30am to 8:30am. Click on each link below to register:

 

Market Assessments

In 2020 the PSD undertook a market baseline assessment of Vermont’s residential and commercial building stock. This assessment characterizes Vermont’s current existing and new construction business (commercial/industrial) and residential (multifamily/single family) markets by documenting current equipment, lighting, HVAC, heating, process and hot water heating systems and building shell characteristics; as well as assesses adherence to Vermont’s Commercial and Residential Building Energy Standards (CBES & RBES) in the new construction market.

The latest Residential and Commercial Market Assessment Reports are available on the PSD website. The Appendices are available on request.