Nevada Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 10/05/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Nevada |
| Incentive Type: |
Building Energy Code |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Residential |
| Residential Code: | 2009 IECC mandatory for all jurisdictions. Local governments are allowed to adopt more stringent standards provided they give notice to the Office of Energy. REScheck can be used to show compliance. |
| Commercial Code: | 2009 IECC mandatory for all jurisdictions. Local governments are allowed to adopt more stringent standards provided they give notice to the Office of Energy. COMcheck can be used to show compliance. |
| Code Change Cycle: | Nevada State Office of Energy is required to adopt the most recent version of the IECC every three years. Most recent code update was adopted on December 30, 2011. Nevada's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority indicates that code will be updated to the most recent version of the IECC by July 1, 2015. |
| Web Site: |
http://bcap-ocean.org/state-country/nevada
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Summary:
Much of the information presented in this summary is drawn from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program and the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP). For more detailed information about building energy codes, visit the DOE and BCAP websites.
Legislation signed in 2009 changed the process of adopting building codes in the state. Previously, the statewide code would only apply to local governments that had not already adopted a code, including less stringent codes. The code now applies to all jurisdictions, but local governments may adopt more stringent code provided they notify the Office of Energy.
The most recent code references 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007. The new code was passed on December 30, 2011 and became effective on July 1, 2012. Under state law, the Nevada State Energy Office must promulgate the most recent version of the IECC every three years. Due to this law, no revisions are expected to the building code until July 1, 2015. |
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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