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Author
Eisenhard, R. M.
Title
Building Energy Authority and Regulations Survey: State Activity. Final Report.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
Sponsor
Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, DC
Report
NBSIR 76-986
January 1976
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
energy conservation; energy policy; government policies; regulations; building codes; legislation; state government; buildings; design; construction; solar space heating; taxes; insulation; storm windows; weatherstripping; surveys | solar energy
Identifiers
retrofitting; tax credits
Abstract
This report provides information on the status of State authority to regulate energy use in new buildings and the status of bills creating such authority that were pending in the 1975 legislative session. Regulations that have been developed are identified and described. Legislation relating to solar energy, retrofitting, insulation and other building energy matters, is identified and the status indicated.