Stop the repeal of the 2012 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code.
Why is this important?
NC House Bill 201 introduced on March 5th seeks to repeal the 2012 energy conservation code and reinstate the 2009 energy code. As a home energy auditor working in the weatherization and building science industry, I know what a difference can be made when our homes and places of work are built with energy efficiency as a priority. The Energy Conservation Code put into effect in 2012 marked a great improvement in the minimum acceptable energy efficiency standards for buildings in North Carolina. Buildings are responsible for nearly half of the energy usage in the US, and cause more pollution than our cars. Better energy codes mean lower monthly operating costs for new home buyers and a decreased risk of loan default. Please join me in making sure that our state does not move backwards on this important issue.
