ROOM- Toucan

Currently, over half the states and numerous jurisdictions have adopted or are in the process of adopting the latest model energy code (2021 IECC/90.1-2019), where additional capacity, education and training, and programs to support their implementation will be critical. The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will provide over $1.2 billion to support this implementation effort, but with the aging enforcement workforce and resource constraints at the jurisdictional level, alternative enforcement programs may be necessary. To address capacity constraints, many jurisdictions have developed a Third-Party Energy Code Inspection program – where outside inspection entities are vetted, approved, and managed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to conduct energy code inspections – and implemented it successfully. In this discussion session, we will learn from these established programs and discuss challenges, opportunities, and best practices when developing a successful Third-Party Party Enforcement Program from the ground up.