Oregon Building Codes Division adopts energy-efficient code for commercial structures
(WorldNews Environment)

Salem, OR-The State of Oregon has launched a new optional energy-efficient code to help achieve increased energy efficiency in commercial structures. This week, the Oregon Zero Code Efficiency Standard was approved by the Building Codes Structures Board and adopted by the Building Codes Division for use throughout Oregon. The code is based on nationally developed standards and establishes a predictable and efficient path for achievable energy-efficiency improvements. Adopting...