Illinois Advances Building Efficiency With Energy Conservation Code
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2024
The state implemented a custom energy conservation code based on the 2021 IECC this year and is in the process of developing a stretch energy code.
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ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2024
The state implemented a custom energy conservation code based on the 2021 IECC this year and is in the process of developing a stretch energy code.
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2024
The state implemented a custom energy conservation code based on the 2021 IECC this year and is in the process of developing a stretch energy code.
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