Tools to Boost
Employment Reduce Pollution and Increase Energy Independence
Energy Codes are an
affordable and effective mechanism for increasing the long-term efficiency of
buildings. The concept entails a minimum level of cost-effective and
energy-efficient technologies to reduce utility bills for consumers and
businesses.
Definitions building energy
codes are managed at the state and local levels and are defined as the minimum
energy efficiency requirements for new or renovated buildings. Standards cover
building envelope - walls, roofs, windows, lighting, water heating, and space
conditioning. They are intended to ensure sound design and construction
practices.
Connect with Tema for Energy Water and Waste Solutions
Tema is implementing projects in
selected small towns, main streets and historic districts around the United
States that focus on tourism, energy efficiency and water conservation in
museums, breweries, vineyards/wineries, hotels and other accommodation venues
visited by our travel clients.
Participating Local Businesses
are provided with a no cost proposal
to implement energy savings and water conservation measures.
No Cost Solutions for Your Small Business
Benefits building operations
consume 38 percent of total U.S. energy spending. Code applications lead to
energy independence and reduced emissions of harmful pollutants.
Every Dollar
Spent Yields $6 in Energy Savings
Compliance most
jurisdictions lack the necessary training and enforcement resources to ensure
compliance. Full compliance with energy codes would produce significant annual
and cumulative energy savings. The average American household spends $2,150 each
year on home energy bills. Meeting the energy standards in building codes
typically cut costs by 15 percent or more.
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Tasks high levels of code
compliance can be achieved by:
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maintaining existing budgets for building
departments
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supporting strict and uniform enforcement of
building energy codes
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applying training tools in building departments
and by design professionals
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communicating the value of codes and standards
to the public and to local utilities.