EDUCATION
RBES Updates! The Public Service Department has begun the next update to the building energy codes (Residential Building Energy Standards, or RBES, and Commercial Building Energy Standards, or CBES) with the target effective date of fall or winter of 2023. The code update process included multiple opportunities to provide input and feedback. There were stakeholder meetings held throughout the summer and fall, and virtual public hearings held on December 2nd., one for each code. Presentations and meeting recordings can be found here: CBES Presentation Slides, CBES Public Meeting Recording, RBES Presentation Slides, RBES Public Meeting Recording, The formal comment period began on November 2, and ended on Friday, December 9. Based on feedback, the Public Service Department will finalize its recommendations, and the draft rules will go to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules - likely in January/February - for final adoption. There will be more opportunity to testify or comment in front of LCAR.Click here for more information from the Department of Public Service We have gotten in touch with our partners and sponsors to provide a list of online material for and employees. |
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RBES 2020 Mechanical Requirements Presentation by Steve Spatz of Efficiency Vermont Click here to download the slides from this presentation. |
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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: |
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