Vermont Builders & Remodelers Association

PO Box 490, St. Albans Bay, VT 05481

Phone: 802.876.6200

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Vermont RBES Update

On September 17, 2025, Governor Phil Scott signed Executive Order 06-25, which aims to promote housing construction and rehabilitation and address Vermont’s severe housing shortage. The order addresses regulatory barriers and permitting requirements, energy code standards, and permitting costs associated with housing projects.

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Click here to view a list of online courses collected by Efficiency Vermont's EEN Network. Some very good stuff here - and it is all free!

For information on the 2020 RBES code see the videos and links below

Efficiency Vermont RBES Update and other videos regarding RBES
Click here for zip of supporting documents Efficiency Vermont provided for the VT 2020 RBES Code.

RBES 2020 Mechanical Requirements Presentation by Steve Spatz of Efficiency Vermont

Click here to download the slides from this presentation.

Efficiency Vermont Training Video

2020 RBES Chapter 5 Existing Homes SS:

Efficiency Vermont Training Video

2020 RBES Rx Requirements:

Efficiency Vermont Training Video

2020 RBES Code Change Summary:

Other Education Opportunities and Online Tools

Welcome to the NAHB’s new online learning portal. In this area, you will find and access on-demand courses, live online courses, webinars, replays and more.