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Massachusetts

Summary

Chapter 61 is a mandatory state developed residential code that meets or exceeds the requirements of the 2009 IECC. The stretch code is also a state developed code, which allows projects to voluntarily go beyond minimum standard and further reduce energy consumption by 20%. Energy performance criteria are outlined for residential buildings, addressing thermal envelope components and energy efficiency requirements for HVAC, hot water and lighting. The codes allow a prescriptive path or simulated reference-building calculation to show compliance. Compliance can also be achieved for the stretch code by meeting HERS rating scheme requirements.

The first building energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in Massachusetts were adopted in 1975. In 2009, Massachusetts became the first state to adopt an above standard voluntary stretch code. The codes and surrounding policy systems incorporate a number of dynamic initiatives to improve energy efficiency, including mandatory air-tightness and duct tightness testing, renewable energy iniatives and special efficiency requirements for public buildings. Additionally, any jurisdiction seeking to be a “Green Community” must adopt the ‘stretch code’, with over 100 jurisdictions doing so as of December 2012.

General information

Full name of the code: Massachusetts Building Code For One- And Two-Family Dwellings, Chapter 61 + Massachusetts "Stretch Energy Code" Appendix 120AA (Voluntary) based on 2009 IECC, ASHRAE 90.1-2007, State-developed code, “Above and Beyond” Option for Green Communities
Year of Adoption: 2009
Date for enforcement: 2009-07-01
Authority in Charge: Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards.

Remit Code

Geographical Coverage: Massachusetts
Code set at: Regional/States

Coverage

  • Residential buildings
    • One family
    • Multiple family buildings
      • The HERS rating calculates the total expected annual energy use, but converts that into an index based on an energy use per square foot comparison of a baseline house against the actual house.
    • Other buildings
  • Commercial buildings
    • Offices
    • Retail and wholesale
    • Hotels
    • Hospitals
    • Educational buildings
    • Other buildings
  • Industrial buildings
  • Large Cities
  • All urban buildings
  • Rural buildings
  • GBPN Climate Classification
    • Cooling Based
    • Heating Based
    • Warm and Humid
    • Mixed
    • Climate Zone 5 and moisture regime A (Moist) shall be used in determining the applicable requirements from Chapters 4 and 5 for locations in Massachusetts.

Type of Building Code

Type of Building Code

  • Cooling Based
  • Prescriptive Codes
  • Trade Off
  • Performance Codes for Refurbishments

    Not entirely, the residential rule is that if you change a building component you are required to improve or replace it.

  • Performance Codes for New Builds

    All new residential buildings are required to meet performance requirements of the HERS rating scheme (65-70 points), based on a comparison with 2006 reference building.

  • Energy Declaration
  • Model / reference Building

    A performance based code requiring a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) maximum index score. 121 municipalities have adopted the HERS Index Score. A 2006 reference home is used. A performance-based code for large buildings is also available.

  • Mix of different models / Hybrids

Energy Covered

Basis for Energy Requirements

  • Overall performance frame

    Maximum HERS ratings for Residential buildings or proven energy reduction compared to 2006 Massachusetts Energy Code for Commercial buildings.

  • Final Energy

    Partially, the calculation determines 'Site Energy'.

  • Primary Energy
  • Life Cycle Assessment considered (embedded energy)

Energy Uses and Functions Covered by the Code

  • Heating

    Calculation of heating loads shall include an accurate representation of the building envelope, lighting, ventilation and occupancy loads based on the specific design characteristics of the project.

  • Cooling

    Calculation of cooling design loads shall include an accurate representation of the building envelope, lighting, ventilation and occupancy loads based on the specific design characteristics of the project.

  • Dehumidification

    Humidistats used for comfort purposes shall be capable of being set to prevent the use of fossil fuel or electricity to reduce relative humidity below 60% or increase relative humidity above 30%.

  • Ventilation

    Specific requirements for ducting including insulation and air-tightness - 3rd party duct tightness testing required.

  • Airtightness

    Mandatory air-tightness requirements and blower door testing (

  • Thermal bridging

    Some requirements for Commercial buildings, including continuous insulation. No linear value required at this stage. The next draft code is currently addressing envelope commissioning.

  • Hot water

    Use of high efficiency water heaters such as instantaneous 'tankless' units.

  • Technical installations
  • Lighting

    All commercial buildings shall be equipped with automatic control devices to shut off lightingin compliance with one of the following automatic control technologies: Occupancy Sensors, Time Clock Controls and Automatic Daylighting Controls

  • Appliances

    Not known at this stage.

  • Design, position & orientation of building

    Partially, there are no explicit incentives for these features, but the performance based modeling required for homes and large buildings rewards these approaches.

  • Heat recovery

    Rewarded but not required, Loads shall be adjusted to account for load reductions that are achieved with energy recovery systems.

  • Passive solar
  • Passive cooling

    Not known at this stage.

  • Natural ventilation
  • Solar protection

    Not known at this stage.

  • Daylighting requirements

    Automatic controls installed in day lit zones must control lights in the day lit areas separately from the non-day lit areas. Controls for calibration adjustments to the lighting control device shall be readily accessible to authorized personnel.

  • Renewable Energy (solar, PV, others)

    No requirement for Residential buildings, but it is encouraged. Commercial buildings or surrounding properties shall incorporate an on-site renewable energy system that supplies 3% or more of total building electrical loads.

  • Local renewable sources
  • Energy Offsets/Green Certificates

Enforcement

Type of Enforcement

  • Local enforcement
  • Third party inspection
    HERS Rating can be performed ONLY by a certified HERS raters.
  • Central enforcement
  • Accreditation of applicants
  • Post Occupancy control
    Post Certificate of Occupancy required for commercial buildings - See commissioning requirements.

On-site Inspections Occur

  • On-site inspections
  • During construction
  • Post completion
    Equipement functional performance testing, controls functional performance testing, preliminary and final commissioning reports are required.
  • Post occupancy

Certification to Support Enforcement of Code

  • Energy Performance Certificate support BC
    HERS Rating for residential buildings.
  • Positive labeling for building beyond the minimum BC level
    HERS Rating for residential buildings.
  • Existence of EPC register database at national level
  • Inspection of boilers
    Upon installation, not required post occupancy.
  • Inspection of HVAC systems
    Upon installation, not required post occupancy.

Penalties for Non-compliance

  • None
    Not known at this stage.
  • Fine
    Not known at this stage.
  • Imprisonment
    Not known at this stage.
  • Refusal of permission to occupy
    Non-compliance if identified during the construction period results in refusal of permission to occupy. Post occupancy there is no recourse.
  • Refusal of permission to construct
    Not known at this stage.
  • Demolition
    Not known at this stage

Measures Supporting Enforcement

  • Commissioning requirements
    Minimal general requirements for commercial buildings, including controls functional performance testing, preliminary and final commissioning reports. Similar to IECC.
  • Airtightness testing required prior to compliance
    Blower door testing required.
  • Mandatory Computer Modeling
    To calculate a home’s HERS Index, a rater uses a computer program — most commonly, REM/Rate.
  • Training of Inspectors
    Building inspectors receive free training or subsidized training is available for HVAC, Builders, designers and other interested parties.
  • Other

Values for New Buildings

Residential Buildings - Stretch Code.

Climate zone
Heating based
Coefficient for Comparison of Climate Zones
0.00
Mean Min Max
HDD (°C) 3241
CDD (°C) 514
U-Value (W/m²K)
Roof 0.17034 Roof2 -
Wall 0.323646 Wall2 0.465596
Floor 0.187374 Floor2 -
Window 1.9873 Window2 -
Other 1.9873 - -
Overall U-Value - - -
Window1 Window2
G Value/SHGC
Visible Transmission
Percent

Other Requirements Set for

  • Thermal bridge demands

    No linear value required at this stage.

  • Pressure testing for ducting

    Specific requirements for ducting including insulation and air-tightness - 3rd party duct tightness testing required.

  • Value for airtightness

    Mandatory air-tightness requirements, blower door test OR compliance with Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria.

  • Requirements for heat recovery

    Partially, rewarded but not required, Loads shall be adjusted to account for load reductions that are achieved with energy recovery systems.

  • Technical HVAC systems

    Minimum efficiency requirements for most air conditioning systems.

  • Requirements for efficient lighting

    All commercial buildings shall be equipped with automatic control devices to shut off lighting in compliance with one of the following Occupancy Sensors, Time Clock Controls and Automatic Daylighting Controls.

Commercial Buildings - All Other (Non Type R) - Stretch Code.

Climate zone
Heating based
Coefficient for Comparison of Climate Zones
0.00
Mean Min Max
HDD (°C) 3241 3241 3241
CDD (°C) 514 514 514
U-Value (W/m²K)
Roof 0.153306 Roof2 0.278222
Wall 0.289578 Wall2 0.45424
Floor 0.187374 Floor2 0.420172
Window 1.9873 Window2 -
Other 1.9873 - -
Overall U-Value - - -
Window1 Window2
G Value/SHGC 0.4
Visible Transmission
Percent
Thermal bridge demands

Other Requirements Set for

  • Thermal bridge demands

    Some requirements for Commercial buildings, including continuous insulation. No linear value required at this stage. The next draft code is currently addressing envelope commissioning.

  • Ventilation requirements (Electricity consumption for air transportation?)
  • Pressure testing for ducting

    Specific requirements for ducting including insulation and air-tightness - 3rd party duct tightness testing required.

  • Requirements for heat recovery

    Partially, rewarded but not required, Loads shall be adjusted to account for load reductions that are achieved with energy recovery systems.

  • Technical HVAC systems

    Minimum efficiency requirements for most air conditioning systems.

  • Requirements for efficient lighting

    All commercial buildings shall be equipped with automatic control devices to shut off lighting in compliance with one of the following Occupancy Sensors, Time Clock Controls and Automatic Daylighting Controls

Commercial Buildings - Type R Buildings - Stretch Code.

Climate zone
Heating based
Coefficient for Comparison of Climate Zones
0.00
Mean Min Max
HDD (°C) 3241 3241 3241
CDD (°C) 514 514 514
U-Value (W/m²K)
Roof 0.153306 Roof2 0.278222
Wall 0.289578 Wall2 0.403138
Floor 0.187374 Floor2 0.363392
Window 1.9873 Window2 -
Other 1.9873 - -
Overall U-Value - - -
Window1 Window2
G Value/SHGC 0.4
Visible Transmission
Percent
Thermal bridge demands

Other Requirements Set for

  • Thermal bridge demands

    Some requirements for Commercial buildings, including continuous insulation. No linear value required at this stage. The next draft code is currently addressing envelope commissioning.

  • Pressure testing for ducting

    Specific requirements for ducting including insulation and air-tightness - 3rd party duct tightness testing required.

  • Requirements for heat recovery

    Partially, rewarded but not required, Loads shall be adjusted to account for load reductions that are achieved with energy recovery systems.

  • Technical HVAC systems

    Minimum efficiency requirements for most air conditioning systems.

  • Requirements for efficient lighting

    All commercial buildings shall be equipped with automatic control devices to shut off lighting in compliance with one of the following Occupancy Sensors, Time Clock Controls and Automatic Daylighting Controls.

Code History and Future Targets

  • How far in advance are future targets set?
    3 years
  • Are stakeholders informed of future targets far in advance?
    Yes

Zero Energy Targets

  • Are all end uses considered in the target?
  • Is there a realistic roadmap towards ZEB
  • National Target date for nZEB

    There is no nZEB target as yet.

  • Special Requirements for public buildings
1

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Multiple Sets of Data

  • Levels beyond minimum

    Currently the Massachusetts code is a Stretch Code, levels beyond minimum can vary as a result.

  • Year historic or aspirational codes (planned)
  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Actual level of Energy Consumption in Target

  • Relative target in percent

  • Levels set in energy frame
  • Levels set in primary energy
  • Levels set in GHG emissions
  • Levels calculated based on prescriptive
  • Primary Energy Performance Frame Non-Residential

    20% more efficient than base code.

Supporting Measures

  • Incentives/Rewards to Encourage People to go beyond Minimum Level?
  • Involvement of Stakeholders in the Development of Codes
  • Level of Training Provided to Stakeholders Following Implementation of Code?
  • Supporting Certification Schemes
  • Codes Free to Access?

Evaluation

Evaluation
  • Impact assessment
  • Compliance assessment
    Note
    Partially, definitions of compliance in the US are fraught with inconsistencies. MA approach has been to move towards a performance standard as a way to better define and measure compliance. We have conducted residential and commercial compliance surveys, which illustrated higher compliance with the stretch code than the base IECC code despite requiring a higher energy efficiency level.

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