2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Overview Series

As states and jurisdictions consider updates to their energy codes, it is crucial for builders to understand the major differences in the requirements and format of the 2024 IECC compared to its previous editions. This video series will highlight the usability improvements of the new code and empower builders to assist their HBA to frame the discussion on energy code adoption in their jurisdiction. Viewers can select content specific to their IECC climate zone to learn about the model code’s requirements wherever they build throughout the United States. 

Although the 2024 IECC will achieve higher energy savings than the 2021 edition, the residential provisions will offer substantially more flexibility and a wider range of options for builders to achieve compliance. as part of its 2024 IECC Residential Code Adoption Kit to help builders and state and local HBAs navigate the new requirements. 

Nathan Kahre

Senior Program Manager

NAHB

Nathan Kahre works at NAHB as a Senior Program Manager of Codes and Standards. Nathan is a building science and energy codes expert focused on improving the application of energy codes and above-code programs. After attending the graduate program at Appalachian State University, Nathan worked for Thrive Home Builders and EnergyLogic in Colorado. In his roles, Nathan’s work focuses on the real-world struggles in complying with energy codes and above code programs. 

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2024 IECC Code Changes
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Begin self-paced component package. This program presents information about changes in the 2024 IECC energy code and compares those changes to 2018 and 2021 versions of the energy code.