Washington energy code panel scales back predictive modeling, requires construction‑document EUI reporting
After hours of debate, the Commercial Energy Code TAG voted to remove a broad predictive energy‑modeling mandate and instead require construction documents to include an estimated energy‑use intensity (EUI) or equivalent benchmarking information, directing staff to pursue modeling and clearer thresholds later.
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The Washington State Building Code Council’s Commercial Energy Code TAG voted Friday to drop a broad requirement for predictive whole‑building energy modeling and instead require that construction documents include an estimated energy‑use intensity (EUI) or other engineering estimate for buildings subject to the Clean Buildings Performance Standard.
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