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* STATE ALERTS *
Illinois MEEA Issues RFP to Measure State Energy Code Compliance Nevada EduCODE 2011 in Las Vegas Jan. 31 Feb. 3; Scholarship Grants Available Vermont Comments on Updated Commercial Code Due Feb. 4

* GENERAL ALERTS *

IECC Free Downloads Available for 2009 IECC

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Alert Status: The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to measure the baseline compliance rate for residential and nonresidential buildings in Illinois with the 2009 IECC. The work that is to be carried out in the RFP is funded as part of the recent U.S. Department of Energy solicitation. This will include information on how to do the compliance measurement as well as data on what aspects of the code builders typically achieve compliance. All responses are due January 31, 2011, and questions may be submitted until January 24, 2011. More Information: BCAP Illinois Code News | MEEA RFP Announcement Top

NEVADA
Alert Status: The Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (SNICC) will be hosting EduCODE 2011 January 30 to February 4 in Las Vegas. EduCODE features highly specialized courses for working professionals, including architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, structural, fire protection, code enforcement, and leadership topics. Each day will include courses on topics related to the 2009 IECC and green building. The materials covered are essential for building design, expanding your skills, and earning and maintaining ICC-affiliated certifications and other credentials. The Nevada Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority (REEEA) is offering scholarship grants to cover the costs of attending EduCODE. Updates on the stakeholder process for the adoption and implementation of the 2009 IECC in Nevada can be found here. More Information: BCAP Nevada Code News | EduCode 2011 Homepage | Course Listing | REEEA Action: If interested in getting involved, please contact Paul Karrer with BCAP [pkarrer@ase.org] Top

VERMONT
Alert Status: As directed by Vermont Act 45 of 2009, the Department of Public Service (DPS) is working to update the 2011 Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) to reference the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 for commercial buildings (the 2005 RBES currently is based on ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004). DPS will hold public hearing on the proposed rule on January 27. Written comments must be submitted by February 4. DPS is also currently updating the 2011 Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) to reference the 2009 IECC with several strengthening amendments. More Information: BCAP Vermont Code News | Proposed Rules: CBES & RBES | DPS Home | Vermont Act 45 Action: If interested in getting involved, please contact Mike DeWein with BCAP [mdewein@ase.org] or Monica Schneider with BCAP [mschneider@ase.org] Top

***** FREE MODEL CODES DOWNLOAD

Alert Status: Via funding through a federal grant, the U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with ASHRAE and the International Code Council (ICC) to provide FREE electronic copies of the national model energy codes. To download a free electronic version of the 2009 IECC, you will have to fill out a form in order to receive the link and serial number to unlock and read the protected PDF. The allotment of available free copies is running low, so order today! Free electronic copies of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 (I-P Edition) are no longer available. More Information: BCAP Code News 2009 IECC | 2009 IECC Download Page | ICC Home Page | EnergyCodes.gov Top

***** EVENTS, HEARINGS,

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COMMENT DEADLINES

Mon, Jan 31: Illinois Compliance RFP proposals due to MEEA Mon-Fri, Jan 31-Feb 3: Nevada EduCODE 2011 conference in Las Vegas Fri, Feb 4: Vermont 2011 Commercial Building Energy Standards (ASHRAE 90.12007) public comments due Tues, Feb 22: Oregon Reach Code residential amendment proposals due Tues, Mar 1: Virginia Uniform State Building Code (2009 IECC) effective with one year phase-in period Wed, Mar 9: Michigan 2009 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (2009 IECC) effective Fri, Apr 1: Texas 2011 Texas BEPS (2009 IECC) for non-residential buildings effective Top

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