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Flagstaff Council asks staff to study stronger energy‑code options, including net‑zero‑ready standards
Summary
City staff presented four energy‑code pathways tied to the 2024 IECC, with tradeoffs between upfront construction costs and long‑term utility savings. Council directed staff to prioritize studying higher‑tier options (including the 'net‑zero ready' appendix) and complementary measures such as multifamily opt‑ins and radon mitigation.
Genevieve Pertree, senior sustainability planner, asked the Flagstaff City Council on Jan. 6 to give staff direction on four potential energy‑code options based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). "Today, we're seeking council direction 4 potential energy code options," Pertree said, summarizing choices that range from maintaining current standards to adopting a "net‑zero ready" standard aimed at dramatically lowering operational energy use in new buildings.
Pertree said the options are layered: Option 1 keeps existing requirements, Option 2 adds several residential and commercial appendices (solar‑ready, electric‑ready outlets, EV…
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