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Assistance for Latest and Zero Building Energy Code Adoption

Federal Agency: Department of Energy
Bureau or Office: Office of State and Community Energy Programs

IRA Statutory Location: 50131

Program Description: To provide grants to states or units of local government to adopt updated
building energy codes, including the zero energy code.

Funding Amount: $1,000,000,000

Period of Availability: To remain available through September 30, 2029.

Funding Mechanism: Grants

New or Existing Program: New

Eligible Recipients: States and local government with authority to adopt building codes.

Tribal Eligibility: No

Eligible Uses: Grants to assist states and units of local government that have authority to adopt
and implement building codes to (1) adopt codes for residential buildings that meet or exceed the
2021 International Energy Conservation Code; and/or (2) adopt a building energy code for
commercial buildings that meet or exceed the ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1–2019.

Cost Share Requirements: No

Formula Funding: No

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: TBD

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