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Representative Franklin presents resolution urging pause on 2024 energy code adoption
Summary
Representative Franklin introduced House Resolution 1792 asking the Department of Community Affairs to pause adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, citing near-term housing affordability concerns; committee members probed tradeoffs between upfront construction costs and projected energy savings.
Representative Franklin introduced House Resolution 1792, which urges the Department of Community Affairs to pause adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code while members evaluate potential impacts on housing affordability. Franklin told the committee the resolution is intended to give legislators time to study the cost implications for construction in the current market.
Committee members questioned whether delaying the code would sacrifice long‑term energy savings. During discussion the committee noted published estimates discussed at the meeting that projected potential energy savings for a new home in the range of about $140 to $400 per year; members argued those savings might be outweighed by increased initial construction costs in the current market. A member also noted the department’s standards were last updated in 2015.
No committee vote on adoption of the resolution was recorded during this segment; the item was presented for consideration and followed by technical questions and requests for additional information. The committee proceeded to other agenda items and later set multiple substitute bills on the calendar for consideration.
