WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced $45 million in competitive grants to help states and partnering organizations implement updated building energy codes and lower energy bills for American families and businesses. This funding is the first installment of a 5-year, $225 million program established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support building energy code adoption, training, and technical assistance at the state and local level. Modernizing the nation’s building codes is crucial to driving the development of more energy efficient commercial and residential buildings and is a key component of DOE’s efforts to address the climate crisis and meet President Biden’s goal of a 100% clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
“Building codes continue to be one of the most critical tools we have to improve energy efficiency and resilience in homes and businesses, which together account for more than one third of emissions across the country,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this transformative investment will help more states bring their energy codes into the 21st Century—putting money back into the pockets of Americans everywhere while substantially cutting carbon emissions and tackling the climate crisis.”
Learn more about this funding opportunity here.
The Building Energy Codes Program
The U.S. Department of Energy supports the advancement of building energy codes. Modern building codes and standards offer cost-effective solutions, contributing to lower utility bills for homes and businesses, and helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Learn more at energycodes.gov.