More than $1B in grants for energy-efficient building codes

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["sup"],["strong"],["sub"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Enrollment will open soon for state and local governments to apply for more than $1.2 billion in federal grants to support adoption of energy-efficient building codes. The American Institute of Architects encourages state and local components to partner with their states leaders to access the significant support. The resources, a combination of funding made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), are aimed to enable sustained, cost-effective implementation of updated building energy codes, adopt the latest energy codes that meet or exceed the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and\/or ASHRAE 90.1-2019. Grants are also expected for adopting and implementing zero-energy stretch codes. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The IIJA funding is expected to be released by the end of 2022, while IRA funds are likely to roll out in mid to late 2023."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cState and local leaders across the country recognize the danger of climate change and look to architects for innovative solutions,\u201d said Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE AIA\u2019s EVP\/Chief Executive Officer. \u201cThese unprecedented federal grants offer large and small jurisdictions alike an opportunity to build communities that are efficient, resilient, and powered by clean energy.\u201d "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA and Architecture 2030 co-authored a voluntary appendix for the 2021 IECC detailing how jurisdictions can make zero-net-carbon their minimum code standard. Local jurisdictions that adopt the appendix could require all new commercial, institutional, and mid- and high-rise residential buildings to produce or procure enough renewable energy to achieve zero-net-carbon annually. These funds will help in the adoption of the standard. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cAIA is committed to climate action and stands ready to work with state and local leaders to adopt solutions that will improve energy efficiency and reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, in both the construction and operation of buildings,\u201d said Woods. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,1],2," $225 million from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: How to Apply "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This historic investment in advancing the efficiency and resilience of building energy codes in states and local jurisdictions through FY26 for projects tied to an updated building energy code, which includes any amendment or code update resulting in increased energy efficiency as compared to the previously adopted code. Priority criteria for the funding incl an established need by an eligible entity, the long-term sustainability of measures and savings, the ability to address equity, energy, and environmental justice (EEEJ) and resilience priorities, and others. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2,1],2,"Who can apply?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0," A relevant state agency, and priority will be given to teams that include strategic partnerships, such as a local building code agency, codes and standards developers, associations of builders and 5design and construction professionals, and many others. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],2,"Application Deadlines: "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Resilient and Energy Efficient Codes Implementation program is expected in late 2022. Application requirements will be available at that time. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],2,"$1 billion from Inflation Reduction Act: How to Apply"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The IRA of 2022 makes the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history. With this law, emissions in 2030 are projected to be 40 percent below peak levels, putting the country\u2019s climate goal of cutting pollution to half of peak levels by the end of the decade within reach. The law aims to lowers energy costs by helping families switch to cheaper electricity for home heating, cooking, and vehicles. The law was designed to spur domestic production of batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and more, setting the United States up to compete in the global clean energy economy and creating millions of clean energy jobs AIA is working to ensure that support for programs authorized under the new climate are retained and will remain available to support the adoption of energy-efficient building codes.\u202f\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2,1],2,"Who can apply? "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"States and local governments"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0," "],[0,[1],1,"Application Deadlines: "],[0,[],0,"Application requirements will be available following the release of a NOFO. "]]]]}