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Committee places Illinois Stretch Energy Code ordinance for introduction, staff cites CEJA pathway
Summary
The committee voted to place for introduction an ordinance adopting the Illinois Stretch Energy Code (above the 2021 base code). Staff said the optional stretch code was established under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and would require electric- and solar-readiness and higher efficiency for new construction.
The Administration and Public Works Committee voted to place an ordinance on file that would amend City Code Title 4, Chapter 19 to adopt the Illinois Stretch Energy Code — an optional, more stringent pathway above the 2021 Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
Andrew Sanram, building and development services manager, told the committee the stretch code was developed under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and is an…
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