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'''Building Energy Codes Program (BECP)''' is dedicated to enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings by aiding in the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of energy codes. By promoting these standards, BECP seeks to reduce energy use, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and support the transition to sustainable and cost-effective building practices across the nation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/building-energy-codes-program |title=Building Energy Codes Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | '''Building Energy Codes Program (BECP)''' is dedicated to enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings by aiding in the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of energy codes. By promoting these standards, BECP seeks to reduce energy use, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and support the transition to sustainable and cost-effective building practices across the nation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/building-energy-codes-program |title=Building Energy Codes Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
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BECP is managed by the Building Technologies Office (BTO) within the U.S. Department of Energy's [[Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy]] (EERE). It involves collaboration with state and local governments, code officials, and industry stakeholders. Funding for BECP comes from DOE's budget for energy efficiency programs. | BECP is managed by the Building Technologies Office (BTO) within the U.S. Department of Energy's [[Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy]] (EERE). It involves collaboration with state and local governments, code officials, and industry stakeholders. Funding for BECP comes from DOE's budget for energy efficiency programs. | ||
The leader of the program holds the title/position of | The leader of the program holds the title/position of Director, Building Technologies Office. | ||
==Partners== | ==Partners== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Established under the | Established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, BECP has been instrumental in the evolution of building energy codes since its formal launch in 1977. Over the decades, it has influenced the creation of model codes like the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Key events include the program's expansion to support not only code development but also compliance and training initiatives, adapting to new technologies and policy goals. | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||