SCALE 2030

• Through the Market Transformation Hub, provide targeted funding and technical expertise to strengthen Washington’s energy codes and standards by significantly increasing existing support for code development, market adaptation, and on-the-ground compliance. This initiative would expand on NEEA’s existing code development support and add technical support, clearer building guidance, and tools to ensure consistent implementation.
• Activities could include developing a Washington code compliance manual, more training for builders and inspectors, and early market support for upcoming code updates.

Investing in technical and financial support during code development can ensure that proposed code changes are feasible, strong, and grounded in Washington’s specific goals, building practices, and market conditions. Strengthening support after adoption helps builders, contractors, and jurisdictions understand and meet new requirements, resulting in more efficient and lower-emission buildings statewide. Together, these efforts improve code effectiveness, lower long-term energy costs, and enhance comfort and health in new or updated buildings.

Work with rural jurisdictions and small builders to understand barriers to meeting new code requirements.  Develop accessible compliance tools and provide targeted training to smaller builders and rural jurisdictions to ensure that stronger codes benefit all communities.

2028: MT Hub allocates funding to expand codes and standard work; NEEA and technical contractors begin Washington-specific code development and support activities.

2029: Publish Washington-specific compliance resources, provide building and inspector training, and launch market adaptation initiatives ahead of upcoming code cycles.

2030 and beyond: Maintain ongoing technical support for code development, update resources as codes evolve, and coordinate compliance and adaptation efforts across utilities, builders, and local jurisdictions.

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