A number of things are happening of interest:
CALL TO ACTION: STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TO HEAR COMMENTS ON THE COMMERCIAL ENERGY CODE
The State Building Code Council ran out of time last week and did not hear public comments on the commercial energy code proposal. They will be holding another virtual meeting Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to take comments.
Three specific proposals are concerning for those who want to maintain energy choice. Proposals 21-GP1-103 and 21-GP1-136 ban the use of fossil fuel heat pumps and water heaters in the commercial code. Proposal 21-GP1-179 requires electrical connections every place there is a fossil fuel appliance – significantly increasing the cost of putting in gas appliances. If these pass in the commercial code, it is more likely they will become part of the residential energy code updates next year.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO CALL IN OR SEND AN EMAIL TO OPPOSE THESE SPECIFIC PROPOSALS THAT WILL EFFECTIVELY BAN NATURAL GAS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
To send an email opposing Proposals 21-GP1-103, 21-GP1-236 and 21-GP1-179, send to Members of the Washington State Building Council.
