Minnesota would accelerate its adoption of commercial building codes and put new large buildings on a path toward using 80% less energy by 2036 under legislation awaiting the governor’s signature. The ...

National building codes govern residential and commercial construction requirements to protect against substandard living and working conditions. Energy codes are a subset of building codes, designed ...

A change is in progress statewide that will lower operating costs and save energy for new buildings in our area. Building codes generally set a minimum standard of safety and durability in new ...

Individual energy-saving habits help, but buildings consume far more energy. Here’s what really drives efficiency.