HJR132 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg Wren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Energy codes, residential and commercial, adoption of as part of statewide building code

Summary

This House Joint Resolution asks Alabama to include energy efficiency codes in the statewide building code, using IECC for residential buildings and ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 for commercial buildings, with updates every three years as new editions are released.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the resolution calls for the energy code based on the 2006 IECC for residential buildings and the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 standard for commercial buildings (or later editions) to be incorporated into Alabama's statewide building code. It also proposes creating a statewide process to amend the code and raise its stringency triannually as new IECC editions are published. Additionally, it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to members of the Alabama Building Commission.

Who It Affects

• Homeowners/residents: could benefit from energy-efficient homes, leading to lower energy costs and greater comfort.
• Builders/contractors/development industry: would need to comply with the new energy efficiency requirements in residential and commercial projects.
• Alabama Building Commission: involved in considering and implementing the energy code adoption and future amendments.
• State energy policy and general consumers: potential reductions in energy use and pollution, and better management of electricity demand.

Key Provisions

• Include an energy code based on the 2006 IECC for residential buildings and the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 standard for commercial buildings (or later editions) as part of Alabama's statewide building code.
• Establish a statewide process to amend the building code and increase its stringency every three years as new editions of the IECC are published.
• Transmit a copy of the resolution to every member of the Alabama Building Commission.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative