Lacey takes issue with state's new energy code, arguing it will drive up housing costs

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Builders in South Sound and throughout the state are struggling to understand the new Washington state energy code.

The new energy code, which emphasizes energy efficiency, took effect this month and is now being ratified by local governments. The energy code applies to residential and commercial construction.

Builders say the new energy code requirements are confusing and expensive, an expense they say is only going to get passed on to buyers and renters, making housing even less affordable.

The state Building Code Council voted last month to delay the implementation of the code until July 1, but after that decision was appealed by another building organization, Gov. Jay Inslee agreed with the appeal and ordered the new code to take effect this month.

Now, Lacey City Council, struggling with an ordinance to implement the code, is going to ask the governor for its own delay. The council recently voted to send a letter to Inslee, a draft of which says the following:

"It is estimated that the energy code alone will add $10,000-$30,000 to the cost to new homes after February 1, 2021," Mayor Andy Ryder writes.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/lacey-takes-issue-with-state-s-new-energy-code-arguing-it-will-drive-up-housing-costs/ar-BB1dHvSU?ocid=hplocalnews

And how much would that save you in energy costs over the time you own the home?

[KT2000]

1. It says they managed

to delay it since 2018 and since they are not getting away with another delay they are screaming. My BIL lives in Lacey and said the law requires everyone in Washington to get rid of all their gas appliances. If you read it on facebook it must be true!! I swear - the hysteria is beyond belief.