Wisconsin Energy Codes
Building a Strong Foundation for Wisconsin Energy Codes
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About us
Slipstream and a team of state and regional partners have received a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award to advance the development, adoption, and compliance of energy codes in Wisconsin. The award is part of the DOE's Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation awards, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, to ensure the nation's buildings meet the latest standards for energy efficiency.
Slipstream, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), Clean Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC), Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA), and New Buildings Institute (NBI) link arms to strengthen Wisconsin’s ability to enact residential and commercial energy codes that reduce energy use and bring the state closer to meeting its clean energy goals.
Wisconsin has gained momentum toward climate action since the state released its ambitious Clean Energy Plan in 2022 and has amassed a network of local governments eager to adopt policies that can make an environmental impact. This project will build on this traction to accelerate building performance in Wisconsin, which has lagged other Midwest states in the energy performance required of its buildings.
This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Building Technologies Office—DE-FOA-0002813—Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation.
Upcoming events
Uniform Dwelling Code Council Meeting- July
Starts at 9 a.m.
The Uniform Dwelling Code Council (UDCC) advises the State of Wisconsin on matters related to the dwelling code (administration, construction standards, energy, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), building inspector discipline, and contractor certification. Meetings are posted on the UDCC webpage linked above.
Wisconsin Residential Infiltration and Air Sealing- July
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This 1 1/2-hour course reviews the building science and building code requirements as they pertain to proper air sealing of buildings and homes. It highlights the common areas of air leakage within a structure and how to mitigate or minimize that leakage, and touches on the lesser-known areas of concern. 1 hour continuing education.
Wisconsin IECC 2015 Lighting Systems for Large Commercial Buildings- August
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Large commercial buildings are common in large urban areas, and while less common in suburban and rural areas, they have large per-building energy impacts. This 1 1/2-hour program will prepare contractors, design professionals and code enforcement officials to ensure their work results in buildings with better-than-average energy use intensities. 1 hour continuing education.