New federal building and retrofit projects will be subject to updated energy consumption requirements starting in 2023, the U.S. Dept. of Energy announced. DOE estimates implementing its new rule will save the federal government $4.2 million in operating costs in the first year.
The department has also proposed new standards for residential room air conditioners and pool heaters. Together, the International Code Council estimates the new rule and proposed standards could result in more than $15 billion in savings over 30 years.