Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness
Building energy codes have significantly increased the costs of building a home and extended average consumer payback periods. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has prioritized affordability in housing and new construction across the U.S., including taking swift action via building codes to lower construction costs a
| Agency | Energy Department |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-05-04 |
| Summary | Building energy codes have significantly increased the costs of building a home and extended average consumer payback periods. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has prioritized affordability in housing and new construction across the U.S., including taking swift action via building codes to lower construction costs and deliver greater value to American households and businesses. As part of this effort, DOE is seeking input on its methodology for assessing consumer impacts associated with residential and commercial building energy codes, toward the objective of ensuring transparency in building energy code evaluations. As directed by statute, DOE conducts technical analysis to quantify cons |
| Document number | 2026-08646 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/04/2026-08646/updating-and-improving-the-methodology-for-assessing-affordability-and-cost-effectiveness-of |