Building Energy Code Working Group - 2024
Act 151 of 2024 reconstituted the Building Energy Code Working Group to recommend strategies for increasing compliance with the Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) and Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES). The Working Group will have 15 members with expertise in Vermont’s construction industry.
The first meeting of the Working Group was conducted online on June 27th at 1:00 PM.
Additional meetings will be held at the following times.
Tuesday, August 20th – 1:00-3:30
Tuesday, September 10th – 9:30-12:00
Friday, October 11th – 9:30-12:00 Meeting Link - In person meeting location: Vermont Statehouse Room 9
Tuesday, October 22nd – 1:00-3:30 Meeting Link - In person meeting location: Vermont Statehouse Room 9
Friday, November 1st – 9:30-12:00 Meeting Link - In person meeting location: Vermont Statehouse Room 9
Agendas & Meeting Minutes
Agenda Recording Meeting Minutes Supporting Documents
2024.06.27 Agenda June 27, 2024 2024.06.27 Approved Minutes DRAFT BECWG Workplan
2024.08.20 Agenda August 20, 2024 2024.08.20 Approved Minutes DOE Energy Code Admin WG presentation
2024.09.10 Agenda September 10, 2024 2024.09.10 Draft Minutes EFG RECI Grant Presentation
Dept of Fire Safety Presentation
Building Energy Code Study Committee - 2023
As of December 1, 2023, the Building Energy Code Study Committee Report has been submitted to the Vermont State Legislature. The report is linked below;
Act 47 Building Energy Code Study Committee Report
Legislation
Act 47, passed in 2023, required the Public Service Department to set up an Energy Code Compliance Study Committee.
The purpose of the Committee is as follows:
- consider and recommend strategies to increase awareness of and compliance with the RBES and CBES.
- evaluate current cost-effectiveness.
- assess how the building energy codes interact with the fire and building safety codes.
Study Committee Members
- Christopher Bray – VT Senate (Committee Chair)
- Scott Campbell - VT House of Representatives
- Sandra Vitzthum - Sandra Vitzthum Architect LLC
- Craig Peltier - VT Housing and Conservation Board
- Richard Faesy - Energy Futures Group
- Kelly Launder – VT Department of Public Service
- Michael Desrochers – VT Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
- Matt Sharpe – Efficiency Vermont
- Chris Burns – City of Burlington Electric Department
- Timothy Perrin – Vermont Gas Systems
- Bob Duncan – A.I.A. and Duncan Wisniewski Architecture
- Jason Webster - Vermont Builders and Remodelers Association
- Matt Musgrave - Association of General Contractors of Vermont
- Ted Brady - Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- Chris Campany - Windham Regional Planning Commission
Meeting Dates (meeting time, 9:30 AM - noon)
These meetings are scheduled to take place in Giga Conference room located on the 3rd floor of the Public Service Department at 112 State Street, Montpelier and will be held in person with accommodation for remote participation. Entrance to Department of Public Service offices at rear of building (side facing away from State Street).
The meeting schedule is as follows;
- 7/25, Tuesday - This meeting was held entirely remotely.
- 8/8, Tuesday - In Person Participation is Optional
- 8/22, Tuesday - This meeting was held entirely remotely
- 9/5, Tuesday - In Person Participation is Optional
- 9/12, Tuesday - In Person Participation is Optional
- 10/5, Thursday - In Person Participation is Optional
- 10/31, Tuesday - In Person Participation is Optional
- 11/17, Friday - In Person Participation is Optional
- 11/28, Tuesday - Remote meeting
Agendas & Meeting Minutes
Questions regarding upcoming meeting dates and agendas may be addressed to Keith Levenson at (802) 828 4072 or via e-mail at keith.levenson@vermont.gov
Meeting Recording Agenda Minutes
July 14, 2023 2023.07.14 Agenda 2023.07.14 Approved Minutes
July 25, 2023 2023.07.25 Agenda 2023.07.25 Approved Minutes
August 8, 2023 2023.08.08 Agenda 2023.08.08 Approved Minutes
August 22, 2023 2023.08.22 Agenda 2023.08.22 Approved Minutes
September 5, 2023 2023.09.05 Agenda 2023.09.05 Approved Minutes
September 12, 2023 2023.09.12 Agenda 2023.09.12 Approved Minutes
October 05, 2023 2023.10.05 Agenda 2023.10.05 Approved Minutes
October 31, 2023 2023.10.31 Agenda 2023.10.31 Approved Minutes
November 17, 2023 2023.11.17 Agenda 2023.11.17 Approved Minutes
November 28, 2023 2023.11.28 Agenda 2023.11.28 Draft Minutes*
*The Minutes from Meeting #9 will not be formally approved as this was the final meeting of the BECSC
Committee Meeting Reference Materials
Meeting Materials for 8/8/23
Comparison of all 50 States' Building Codes updated 0904
Detailed Comparison of States' Energy Codes
Comparison of States’ Energy Codes - Commentary
Proposed MINIMUM Scenario for Vermont Energy Codes and Related Matters
Meeting Materials for 8/22/23
Michael Desrochers Energy Code Presentation
Walt Adams Energy Code Presentation
Jason Webster Energy Code Presentation
Sandy Vitzhum Energy Code Presentation
Bob Duncan Energy Code Presentation
Matt Musgrave Energy Code Presentation
AIA HBRA EFG - Joint Statement
Meeting Materials for 9/12/23
Act 47 BECSC Test agreement v.9-11-23
BECSC report outline 9-8-23 | Sandy Vitzhum Edits
Recommended CBES Phasing by AIAVT
Recommended RBES Phasing by VBRA
Vermont Contractor Registry Presentation
Meeting Materials for 10/05/23
Sub-Committee Proposed Cost Effectiveness Subcommittee Recommendations
VT Energy Workforce Development Funding and Initiatives_September 2023
50 State comparison v.0904 - S.Vitzhum
BECSC report task force edits- S.Vitzhum
Other Materials
Comments of Cost effectiveness 9-11-23 - W.Adams
State Building And Energy Codes
Energy Grant Money Use draft Oct 5
ACEEE Report_energy codes in each state
ACT 47 BECSC Report Draft 10-24-23
ACT 47 BECSC Report with AIA Proposed Edits 10-31-23