REGARDING ENERGY CODES TODAY!
It’s time to do it again! We need to show OPPOSITION for SHB 1770, the bill that would increase the requirements of our state energy code. This bill not only requires all homes to be net zero ready by 2034, it also focuses on greenhouse gas emission reductions rather than energy efficiency which changes the dynamics of the state energy code.
The biggest thing this bill does is create a statewide residential “reach” or “stretch” code that local governments can adopt. This would create confusion by having local governments with codes that are different than the state energy code.
SHB 1770 will increase the costs of housing by thousands of dollars and wreak havoc with the labor and supply chains when it comes to heating and cooling options for housing. In addition, since it moves the energy code further away from natural gas, options for secondary heating and energy efficient appliances will be eliminated for homeowners.
YOUR ACTIONS ARE WORKING! So far, your actions have led to the defeat of two of the four “building decarbonization” bills that are threatening this industry. We can’t let our guard down now.
You must sign in BEFORE 9 AM tomorrow to be counted on the record.
THANK YOU AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
