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4: Technical Qualifications and Resources

DOE INSTRUCTIONS The Technical Qualifications and Resources should contain the following information: A description of the project team’s unique qualifications and expertise, including those of key subrecipients; A description of the project team’s existing equipment and facilities, or equipment or facilities already in place on the proposed project site, that will facilitate the successful completion […]

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ALRD Overview

DOE INSTRUCTIONS For States initiating adoption of a qualifying code, each application will consist of: An Adoption Plan Additional detail on the submission to DOE to reserve funds to initiate the award and/or advance between project phases are outlined in Table 2 in Part III, Section D (ii). For States that have adopted and are

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1: Code Adoption and Implementation Plan

DOE INSTRUCTIONS Implementation, workforce training, and compliance activities are critical steps following the adoption of a qualifying building energy code. There are often a mix of entities and jurisdictions responsible for the successful implementation of a newly adopted building energy code and in determining compliance with that code. During the project, Grantees will be required

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1.1: Code Compliance and Enforcement

DOE INSTRUCTIONS Adoption or Implementation Plan requirements: Eligible activities for this funding include: Implementation support for successful administration of the adopted code Tools and analysis for reporting and administration of the adopted code Workforce training for compliance and enforcement activities Education and outreach for code officials, buildings professionals, unions, contractors, and communities and other stakeholders

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1.2: Go/No-Go Decision Points

DOE INSTRUCTIONS Each Phase will serve as a go/no-go decision point, where project applications may be submitted for the start of Phase 1 or the start of Phase 3. At each subsequent phase, the State will be required to submit documentation demonstrating that the conditions of the corresponding go/no-go decision point have been met. Architecture

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2: Identification of Personnel or Role

DOE INSTRUCTIONS Identification of personnel or role (or the capacity addition) that will be responsible for inspections and other compliance activities: Each person or role identified must be current and remain current on International Code Council (ICC) Certifications throughout the project period of performance, including but not limited to: Commercial Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner with ASHRAE

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2.1: Technical Assistance

DOE INSTRUCTIONS For States that have not adopted a qualifying code, the initial 15% of total available funding will be available on a reimbursable basis to support the State with technical assistance and capacity building to enable and support the adoption effort. Eligible activities for this funding include: Capacity building to enable the State to

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Box 1: Project Overview

App IN A BOX — BOX 1 Box 1: Project Overview CHOOSE AN opportunity Architecture 2030 drafted Project template language for both 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, Sec. 50131 Assistance for Latest and Zero Building Energy Code Adoption opportunities. Select the opportunity to fit your jurisdiction. PROJECT OVERVIEW Opportunity 1: State entities adopting statewide energy codes

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App In A Box

APP IN A BOX Unlocking IRA Funding for Building Codes ABOUT app in a box App In A Box is designed to streamline the application process for jurisdictions applying for IRA funding from the DOE to update their building energy codes. This IRA funding will support states and local governments in this effort through September

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News

The Zero Code ZERO CODE NEWS Zero Code Renewable Energy Standard Added to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code March 2021 The Zero Code Renewable Energy Standard has been included in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as Appendix CC: Zero Energy Commercial Building Provisions. The addition of this appendix to the IECC empowers local communities to

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